I have had issues with mild depression. I've mentioned it here and there on NeuroTalk. I've had freakishly good luck with vitamin therapy...D3 and the B's. I recognize that this is a very fortunate thing.
Our close relative has Bipolar Disorder. She is adopted...not blood related.
I have thought of giving her low doses of Vitamin D and a B Complex (surely they are out there someone) and suggesting she try them if she finds herself depressed to see if it helps her.
Maybe just take it for 3-5 days. I just don't know.
Has anyone experimented with something like this?
Is it likely to cause a manic episode?
Is it a relatively safe thing to do?
Does anyone take these vitamins regularly? Did it cause any issues at all for you?
Thank you.

have her check her vit d levels, I was low so I take 5,000 units every day to bring my levels up to 50-60 the recommended level.
nothing wrong with the b vitamins. I take a multi vitamin.I take lots of supplements too, have never been stimulated from them.
good luck
bizi

Vitamin B's can be energizing for some people.

Vitamins for Bipolar Disorder | Psych Central


And they should be taken in the morning instead of at night when
they could interfere with sleep.



M

B vitamins are water soluble so you can take them without much worry... the excess is passed out through the urine. Vitamin D is a different story. As Bizi mentioned, levels need to be monitored.

Hi!

Sorry I'm just a newbie and I came across the posts - could i ask what is the relevance of Vitamin D with depression?

Your answer is highly appreciated. Thank you.

Because he needed something, and getting to a psychiatrist for meds was/is going to be at least another month or two.

I bought St. John Wart and SAMe for him. He takes the St John Wart as directed
but we found that he didn't need as much SAMe as recommended.

Its helped his depression and other issues a lot.

This is my son Dan. He is bi-polar and other issues. And stops taking meds,
And then doesn't do what he needs for his insurance all the time.
So we are seeing how this works for him.

But I'm interested in the B's and then D's because of his lead levels from
his job. That he now gets Disability insurance from.
I am not sure that part makes sense. But he worked in a battery factory
and his lead would skyrocket.

Donna

Molecular Psychiatry - Abstract of article: The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders

Vitamin D Supplementation for Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Can Low Vitamin D Levels Cause Depression? - Ask Dr. Weil

M

I hope that D is doing well.

For some people, taking too high of Dose of SAMe can cause mania symptoms.
I guess he knows that right dose for himself.

M

I started taking vitamin D because I have MS. There is a theory that vitamin D has a positive effect on the immune system and that maintaining adequate levels could reduce the frequency and/or severity of relapses.

How much vit d are you taking kay?
(((HUGS)))
bizi I take 5,000 units a day which brings my level up to 50-60 which is the recommended level.
bizi