#12: Lack of Vitamin D Leads to Significant Depression

A Navy servicemember stationed on the USS Midway during Desert Storm recalled a decisive moment of emotional decline. After not stepping onto the deck for over a month, they began feeling deeply depressed. The culprit was likely a severe lack of sunlight, leading to a drop in vitamin D levels.

This deficiency can quietly take a toll, causing fatigue, mood swings, and irritability. While life aboard a ship is demanding in many ways, this story highlights a more invisible challenge: the mental and physical impact of being cut off from natural light.

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