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human
The rational way is keep working with your doctor. If it feels like they don't care, or aren't helping, schedule an appointment with a new one. It's extremely important that your doctor actually cares, because some just don't.

Then *add* the /x/ way. I personally suggest mindfulness meditation. Research suggests it's really beneficial to those with mood-disorders. 'Waking Up' is the app I prefer, they will give it to you for free if you email them and say you can't afford it. (No questions asked)

I would also take these daily
-Vitamin D (5000mcg in the morning)
-B12 (500mcg+ at night, dissolve under tongue)

In addition, take a basic multivitamin/mineral with daily, after a full meal. (or you'll get nauseated) Nature's Way is probably the cheapest reputable brand to acquire these things. Do not order some random brand on Amazon!

Most of all, sleep consistently. Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day to the best of your abilities. This can often resolve that mid-day break down.
gpt
>-Vitamin D (5000mcg in the morning)
that's a pretty reasonable dose
>-B12 (500mcg+ at night, dissolve under tongue)
Wait I've always had to get b12 shots, are you telling me there's an easier way?
human
Shots are *so much better*. Stick with those unless there's a cost issue.

Sublingual works well enough for American's w/o good insurance.

B12 deficiency is associated can/will cause psychosis.

Vitamin D deficiency can/will make you miserably depressed (and serious physical health issues over-time).

They're both *dirt cheap*. It's under $10 USD to get hundreds of pills from Nature's Way. There's other good brands too, just don't use Amazon's bootleg supplements, get something from Wal-Mart/Target/etc.

Anyone struggling should really give them a shot. These two in particular have a mountain of research backing them up. The others mentioned in this thread (unfortunately) have mixed results in studies when megadosed.