Question 1

does vitamin b work for depression? if so, how much should i take?

Accepted Answer

B Vitamin/Dep.: If depression is caused by vitamin b deficiency, yes.

Question 2

can vitamin b, exercise and.other things (haha) really help with depression?

Accepted Answer

They can: Exercise is great for getting those endorphins going. The supplements can help give you a boost as well.  Depending on the severity of the depression, usually the alternative treatments are not enough.  For severe depression a combination of therapy and medication works best.

Question 3

can i take zoloft (sertraline) ssri depression medication with vitamin b complex ?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: But also check with doctor prescribing your Zoloft (sertraline). He/she knows your medical history. Take care.

Question 4

can manic/paranoid episodes be induced by supplements taken for depression/anxiety, like st. john's wort and vitamin b complex?

Accepted Answer

NO: But they can increase those symptoms in the primary stage of treatment if that is what they are being used for. Persist with them and the symptoms may well improve.

Question 5

i am depressed, so is vitamin b complex the answer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The question is why are you depressed?The answer can be best reached with thh help of a psychologist or psychiatrist. Don't search for answers in pills until you fully understand the root cause of your depression.  Vitamin pills do nothing if you don't have a deficiency.

Question 6

my depression and anxiety is so worse and i'm on my normal medication paxil (paroxetine) 60mg concerta 36mg klonopin for panic attacks i've fake b vitamins , magnesium , vitamin d, folic and iron. ?

Accepted Answer

Depressive relapse: Sounds like a relapse into depression. In these situations with the medications you're on it's likely that there is a dopaminergic disturbance. I think it would be reasonable to talk to your psychiatrist about the possibility of adding in Abilify (aripiprazole)  as an augmentation strategy.

Question 7

how can deficiency to vitamin d3 cause depression?

Accepted Answer

Not really known yet: Depression is a complex problem & no one really knows the cause of any type of depression! many people get depressed in winter; it was thought to be due to lack of light but may be due to low vit d- giving d works better than light therapy! there are vit. D receptors in the brain & it may help regulate the levels of serotonin. See http://www.Vitamindcouncil.Org/health-conditions/depression/.

Question 8

which vitamins/supplements should i take to battle depression?

Accepted Answer

Not by yourself: I often think of questions like this as fear of looking weak or foolish to someone else. However, sadness and misery suffered alone often gets worse. Consider including your doctor in. Maybe a therpist helping you could carry you farther than your efforts alone.

Question 9

depression hello these questions are for research i am doing and it would be nice if you could kindly answer them for me :)
1 do you see more males or females with depression?
2 is it true that with vitamins one can prevent depression?
3 is it easy to see

Accepted Answer

You : You are very lucky that dr kardener gave you such great info for your paper. I will just add a little bit more data.   In the United States women attempt suicide 2 to 3 times more often than men. However in the united stated the rate of completed suicides is 4 times higher in men than in women.  The highest suicide risk in this country is for men aged 85 and older. Dr. Kardener already explained the reason that men have a higher completed suicide rate - they chose more aggressive means to kill themselves.

Question 10

will being on depression pill and multi vitamin affect the flow of my period?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It is possible that you might have some ideosyncratic change , but i would not expect so.

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VITAMIN B AND DEPRESSION

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Does vitamin b work for depression? if so, how much should i take?

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Can vitamin b, exercise and.other things (haha) really help with depression?

A member asked:

Can i take zoloft (sertraline) ssri depression medication with vitamin b complex ?

A member asked:

Can manic/paranoid episodes be induced by supplements taken for depression/anxiety, like st. john's wort and vitamin b complex?

A member asked:

I am depressed, so is vitamin b complex the answer?

A member asked:

My depression and anxiety is so worse and i'm on my normal medication paxil (paroxetine) 60mg concerta 36mg klonopin for panic attacks i've fake b vitamins , magnesium , vitamin d, folic and iron. ?

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How can deficiency to vitamin d3 cause depression?

A member asked:

Which vitamins/supplements should i take to battle depression?

A member asked:

Depression hello these questions are for research i am doing and it would be nice if you could kindly answer them for me :) 1 do you see more males or females with depression? 2 is it true that with vitamins one can prevent depression? 3 is it easy to see

A member asked:

Will being on depression pill and multi vitamin affect the flow of my period?

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