Vitamin D and Anxiety

wanting2quit · 11-24-2009, 01:06 PM

Is there any link between the two?

I had bloodwork done, and my vitamin D level came back extremely low. I have also been having more anxiety lately. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is any correlation.

LCrawford67 · 11-24-2009, 01:13 PM

Absolutely! We have a few threads about it, actually. Here are some articles

http://www.prohealth.com/library/sho...le.cfm?id=7227

http://www.mindalive.com/1_0/article%209.pdf

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16850115

wanting2quit · 11-24-2009, 01:18 PM

VERY interesting Laurie! Thank you!

I guess my doctor said the range for vitamin D was between 20 (being very low) and 100 (being average high). She said I should be at about an 80, and I was only at a 21! SHe said having my two kids sucked it all out of me, and that since I am SO low, I should really consider not having any more children.

This would explain soooo much...

LCrawford67 · 11-24-2009, 01:26 PM

When I was having some anxiety issues in the Spring (which turned out to be hormonal) my doctor checked my vitamin D levels. They were normal, but I take Vitamin D supplements because I don't drink milk. Also, living in Ohio....not a lot of sunshine in the Winter.

wanting2quit · 11-24-2009, 01:29 PM

Laurie... do you mind sharing your hormonal issues? I ask because I think mine may be related to that as well...

LCrawford67 · 11-24-2009, 01:51 PM

Mine are because I'm in my 40s and starting peri menopause. YAY!!!!

BlueEyes · 11-24-2009, 02:04 PM

Oh no, there's that dreaded word again - PERIMENOPAUSE - I swear, the word itself is EVIL!

Terri

LCrawford67 · 11-24-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueEyes

Oh no, there's that dreaded word again - PERIMENOPAUSE - I swear, the word itself is EVIL!

Terri

LOL!! I welcome menopause...I've irregular periods since my 20s and I have a small fibroid. It's just getting to menopause that sucks!

I started having problems last Spring and it was around my cycle. I'd been on Ortho Tricyclen and was smart enough to figure out it was hormonal. When I went to the gyno in June, she put me on Lo Estrin, which made a world of difference, but we also discovered my ovaries had shrunk between yearly visits and I figured, it's about time to stop BC pills; I'd been on them 11 years. So, I just quit this month and I'm hoping I feel even better, although not looking forward to the whacked out cycles again.

Who knows....maybe I just had my last period! LOL!!! Hope this helps explain things, Wanting.

Jean56 · 11-24-2009, 02:23 PM

I have a Vitamin D deficiency too. I didn't know about the anxiety connection but it does contribute to depression and major body pain.

jule1 · 11-24-2009, 02:24 PM

What is the recommended amount of Vitamin D??

I'm curious because I have to take the Calcium D Glucarate for hormonal reasons (breast cysts) and think I'm not getting enough D but find it very difficult to find Calcium D Glucarate with an adequate amount of vit D in it. Mine only says Calcium 50 mg and Calcium D Glucarate 250 mg and I take two of these a day.

LCrawford67 · 11-24-2009, 02:28 PM

These are the RDA guidelines:

Infants, children and adults up to 50 years of age - 5 micrograms of Vitamin D per day (200 IU)
Pregnant and lactating women of all ages, 5 micrograms of Vitamin D per day (200 IU)
Adults 51 to 70 years old, 10 micrograms of Vitamin D per day (400 IU)
Adults above 70 years old, 15 micrograms of Vitamin D per day (600 IU)

Those values are very low and in fact, I take 500 IUs in one vitamin, plus there's D in the yogurt I eat, and I take a supplement during the winter.

jule1 · 11-24-2009, 02:32 PM

Thanks Laurie. I thought it was higher. The label on this bottle is very confusing. Doesn't measure it in IU or mcg. Just says what I posted above??? Oh actually it's in mg??? Really confusing!

LCrawford67 · 11-24-2009, 02:36 PM

Here's a CNN article that may help:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/exper...lis/index.html

jule1 · 11-24-2009, 02:40 PM

Thanks Laurie! So I'm guessing a microgram is smaller than a milligram correct? I thought it was measured in milligrams??

LCrawford67 · 11-24-2009, 03:15 PM

A a microgram is smaller than a milligram. It can be measured in either.

nickels · 11-24-2009, 06:59 PM

here is a recent thread about Vit D...more than a few of us here seem to have an insufficiency: http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/...ad.php?t=44194

pboy · 11-25-2009, 10:56 AM

I wonder if Vit D defficiancy is caused by SSRI use.

jule1 · 11-25-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pboy

I wonder if Vit D defficiancy is caused by SSRI use.

I do too since there IS a link with SSRI's and osteoporosis...

LCrawford67 · 11-25-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pboy

I wonder if Vit D defficiancy is caused by SSRI use.

Vitamin D deficiencies are common in women and even more common in older women.

Also, in states like Alaska, Vitamin D is sorely lacking and a good majority of the population suffers from this.

This isn't that uncommon at all and isn't caused by SSRI use. In fact, many people are put on SSRIs, when they simply have a Vitamin D deficiency.

pboy · 11-26-2009, 02:25 AM

So that's why my bottle of Calcium/Vit D tablets says "for women's health". I always wondered why but never bothered to find out.

Mixter · 11-29-2009, 12:23 PM

I also take Vit D, in form of Greath Earth chelated Calcium/Magnesium 2:1 600/300mg, max 2 tabs each day (divided in 4 doses), it seems to help my depression and anxiety.

Contents of one tab is 2,5µg which is 50% of RDA. Also because I use Rhinocort 200µg, for controlling my asthma - it can take off calcium in the bones, as also antidepressant can do (increasing risk for osteoporosis) so I find Calcium, Magnesium and Vit D is important for my health.

Living in sweden, and also this season is dark, get too little sunlight.

It has made difference, feels more calmer. Try and find out for yourself!

pboy · 12-04-2009, 09:02 AM

I got some Vit D tablets today, I'm not sure if I'm actually deficient but lately with finding it hard to get much done I havent been to see the doctor about it (also I imagine I'd have to give a long explanation to get any tests done) Also I have never been one for getting out in the sun much so I cant imagine I get that much, I also dont drink a lot of milk (just in tea/coffee).

It says it contains 10ug/400 I.U per tablet, I wonder if I should cut them in half since the RDA is 200 I.U per day?

LCrawford67 · 12-04-2009, 02:11 PM

The RDA is very, very low. Yes, by all means, start out slowly, but don't get hooked on the RDA. I take 2000 IUs/daily and have for years.

Mixter · 12-04-2009, 05:34 PM

1,000 international units (IU) (or 25 micrograms) for vit D

So really low dose for me for 50 RDA, 2.5µg but it is double compared to 2,5 = 100IU?

I will buy D-vit supplement when I get money soon! I PROMISE YOU LC, LOL!

jule1 · 12-06-2009, 07:34 AM

I have a question because I think my vit D is too low in the supp I take. Can you overdose or take too much Vitamin D??

I'd like to raise my levels some because I have always had improved mood with sunshine and bad moods without which leads me to think I probably have a deficiency of Vit D.

11-24-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
wanting2quit Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Posts: 278	Vitamin D and Anxiety Is there any link between the two? I had bloodwork done, and my vitamin D level came back extremely low. I have also been having more anxiety lately. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is any correlation. __________________ Prescribed Paxil (10 mg.) Went cold turkey in 2003. Put back on 10 mg. in my third trimester Stayed on until 2005, and tried stop CT again. Failed! Weaned to 5 mg. on 6/2006. Weaned to 2.5 mg. on 9/15/2006 Last Dose of Paxil on 10/3/06[/font][/color] Started Lexapro, 5 mg. on 7/22/07 for Post Partum Depression (had a daughter on 7/1). Went up to 10 mg.March/April of 2009 weaned from 10 mg to 5. End of May, weaned from 5 to 0. Sept. 2009 back on 10 mg.

11-24-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,634	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety Absolutely! We have a few threads about it, actually. Here are some articles http://www.prohealth.com/library/sho...le.cfm?id=7227 http://www.mindalive.com/1_0/article%209.pdf http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16850115 __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together. ~ Verna M. Kelly

11-24-2009, 01:18 PM	#3
wanting2quit Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Posts: 278	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety VERY interesting Laurie! Thank you! I guess my doctor said the range for vitamin D was between 20 (being very low) and 100 (being average high). She said I should be at about an 80, and I was only at a 21! SHe said having my two kids sucked it all out of me, and that since I am SO low, I should really consider not having any more children. This would explain soooo much... __________________ Prescribed Paxil (10 mg.) Went cold turkey in 2003. Put back on 10 mg. in my third trimester Stayed on until 2005, and tried stop CT again. Failed! Weaned to 5 mg. on 6/2006. Weaned to 2.5 mg. on 9/15/2006 Last Dose of Paxil on 10/3/06[/font][/color] Started Lexapro, 5 mg. on 7/22/07 for Post Partum Depression (had a daughter on 7/1). Went up to 10 mg.March/April of 2009 weaned from 10 mg to 5. End of May, weaned from 5 to 0. Sept. 2009 back on 10 mg.

11-24-2009, 01:26 PM	#4
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,634	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety When I was having some anxiety issues in the Spring (which turned out to be hormonal) my doctor checked my vitamin D levels. They were normal, but I take Vitamin D supplements because I don't drink milk. Also, living in Ohio....not a lot of sunshine in the Winter. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together. ~ Verna M. Kelly

11-24-2009, 01:29 PM	#5
wanting2quit Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Posts: 278	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety Laurie... do you mind sharing your hormonal issues? I ask because I think mine may be related to that as well... __________________ Prescribed Paxil (10 mg.) Went cold turkey in 2003. Put back on 10 mg. in my third trimester Stayed on until 2005, and tried stop CT again. Failed! Weaned to 5 mg. on 6/2006. Weaned to 2.5 mg. on 9/15/2006 Last Dose of Paxil on 10/3/06[/font][/color] Started Lexapro, 5 mg. on 7/22/07 for Post Partum Depression (had a daughter on 7/1). Went up to 10 mg.March/April of 2009 weaned from 10 mg to 5. End of May, weaned from 5 to 0. Sept. 2009 back on 10 mg.

11-24-2009, 01:51 PM	#6
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,634	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety Mine are because I'm in my 40s and starting peri menopause. YAY!!!! __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together. ~ Verna M. Kelly

11-24-2009, 02:04 PM	#7
BlueEyes Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 812	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety Oh no, there's that dreaded word again - PERIMENOPAUSE - I swear, the word itself is EVIL! Terri __________________ On Prozac/Trazodone since 1991 Tried unsuccessfully to come off it "the doctor's way" 3 separate time. Weaned myself off Trazodone 2006 Started off at 25 mg of Prozac in 2006 Slow my own slow wean of 1 mg every 4-6 weeks From 2008 - Dec 21, 2008 - 3.5 mg Jan 27, 2009 - 3 mg; Feb 23, 2009 - 2.5 mg March 25, 2009 - 2 mg; April 21, 2009 - 1.5 mg June 6, 2009 - 1 mg; July 14, 2009 - 0.5 mg LAST DAY OF PROZAC - August 13, 2009!!!!

11-24-2009, 02:23 PM	#9
Jean56 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 592	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety I have a Vitamin D deficiency too. I didn't know about the anxiety connection but it does contribute to depression and major body pain. __________________ Paxil for depression since 1998; ambien for delayed sleep cycle since 1998. started tapering from 30 mgs Paxil in Dec. 08. Paxil free since July 7! Still on 10 mgs ambien for sleep issues.

11-24-2009, 02:24 PM	#10
jule1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,314	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety What is the recommended amount of Vitamin D?? I'm curious because I have to take the Calcium D Glucarate for hormonal reasons (breast cysts) and think I'm not getting enough D but find it very difficult to find Calcium D Glucarate with an adequate amount of vit D in it. Mine only says Calcium 50 mg and Calcium D Glucarate 250 mg and I take two of these a day. __________________ Was on Effexor (150mg) @January? of 2006 until January 1, 2008. Weaned off over 3 month period with no instructions of weaning from doctor. 24 months off Effexor January 2010 Supplements: Tryptophan, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Calcium D, Inositol, Stress B Complex, Ashwagandha, Progesterone Cream, Vit C .5 mg Xanax at bedtime

11-24-2009, 02:28 PM	#11
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,634	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety These are the RDA guidelines: Infants, children and adults up to 50 years of age - 5 micrograms of Vitamin D per day (200 IU) Pregnant and lactating women of all ages, 5 micrograms of Vitamin D per day (200 IU) Adults 51 to 70 years old, 10 micrograms of Vitamin D per day (400 IU) Adults above 70 years old, 15 micrograms of Vitamin D per day (600 IU) Those values are very low and in fact, I take 500 IUs in one vitamin, plus there's D in the yogurt I eat, and I take a supplement during the winter. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together. ~ Verna M. Kelly

11-24-2009, 02:32 PM	#12
jule1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,314	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety Thanks Laurie. I thought it was higher. The label on this bottle is very confusing. Doesn't measure it in IU or mcg. Just says what I posted above??? Oh actually it's in mg??? Really confusing! __________________ Was on Effexor (150mg) @January? of 2006 until January 1, 2008. Weaned off over 3 month period with no instructions of weaning from doctor. 24 months off Effexor January 2010 Supplements: Tryptophan, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Calcium D, Inositol, Stress B Complex, Ashwagandha, Progesterone Cream, Vit C .5 mg Xanax at bedtime

11-24-2009, 02:36 PM	#13
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,634	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety Here's a CNN article that may help: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/exper...lis/index.html __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together. ~ Verna M. Kelly

11-24-2009, 02:40 PM	#14
jule1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,314	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety Thanks Laurie! So I'm guessing a microgram is smaller than a milligram correct? I thought it was measured in milligrams?? __________________ Was on Effexor (150mg) @January? of 2006 until January 1, 2008. Weaned off over 3 month period with no instructions of weaning from doctor. 24 months off Effexor January 2010 Supplements: Tryptophan, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Calcium D, Inositol, Stress B Complex, Ashwagandha, Progesterone Cream, Vit C .5 mg Xanax at bedtime

11-24-2009, 03:15 PM	#15
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,634	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety A a microgram is smaller than a milligram. It can be measured in either. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together. ~ Verna M. Kelly

11-24-2009, 06:59 PM	#16
nickels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,042	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety here is a recent thread about Vit D...more than a few of us here seem to have an insufficiency: http://www.paxilprogress.org/forums/...ad.php?t=44194 __________________ Nicole 2000 - 20mgs Paxil for GAD & Panic Attacks 2001 - 30mgs increased to 40mgs 2006 - back down to 20mgs - poop out 2/2007 - C/T off 20mgs - went back on at 10mgs 7/2007 - stabilized then started my taper off of 10mgs 8/2007 - down to 5mgs then found PP and began 10% taper 10/15/2008 - 0! 2/2009 - started CBT to finally work on anxiety

11-25-2009, 10:56 AM	#17
pboy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 518	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety I wonder if Vit D defficiancy is caused by SSRI use. __________________ On Lexapro for about 2 months & cold-turkeyed. Had withdrawal so re-instated. Started chopping tablets. Then crushing into juice. 5mg (3 weeks until stabilized) then chopping so unsure how much (2.5 weeks) 4.4mg (4 weeks) 4.2mg (3.5 weeks) 3.8mg (4 weeks 4 days) 3.6mg (3 weeks) Now at 3.26mg I am going to get past this and appreciate life!! If you type google into google, you can actually break The Internet

11-26-2009, 02:25 AM	#20
pboy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 518	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety So that's why my bottle of Calcium/Vit D tablets says "for women's health". I always wondered why but never bothered to find out. __________________ On Lexapro for about 2 months & cold-turkeyed. Had withdrawal so re-instated. Started chopping tablets. Then crushing into juice. 5mg (3 weeks until stabilized) then chopping so unsure how much (2.5 weeks) 4.4mg (4 weeks) 4.2mg (3.5 weeks) 3.8mg (4 weeks 4 days) 3.6mg (3 weeks) Now at 3.26mg I am going to get past this and appreciate life!! If you type google into google, you can actually break The Internet

11-29-2009, 12:23 PM	#21
Mixter Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,126	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety I also take Vit D, in form of Greath Earth chelated Calcium/Magnesium 2:1 600/300mg, max 2 tabs each day (divided in 4 doses), it seems to help my depression and anxiety. Contents of one tab is 2,5µg which is 50% of RDA. Also because I use Rhinocort 200µg, for controlling my asthma - it can take off calcium in the bones, as also antidepressant can do (increasing risk for osteoporosis) so I find Calcium, Magnesium and Vit D is important for my health. Living in sweden, and also this season is dark, get too little sunlight. It has made difference, feels more calmer. Try and find out for yourself! __________________ On SSRIs from -02 (Celexa&Effexor) Abused benzos, ct Lyrica&Remeron 10 mo wd off them. Quitted nicotine. Taper too fast, 300mg Effexor Jan-08 to July-08, reinst 3 mos out. Inc dose to max 450mg, bad sxs, discovered I felt better dropping in poop out. Effexor taper: 412.5 - 25 may-09 391.9 - 8 june-09 372.3 - 6 aug-09 353.7 - 20 aug-09 337.5 - 25 aug-09 318.8 - 24 sep-09 300.0 - 14 oct-09 285.0 - 5 nov-09 270.0 - 1 dec-09 255.0 - 22 dec-09 240.0mg - 15 jan-09 (-5.9%)

12-04-2009, 09:02 AM	#22
pboy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 518	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety I got some Vit D tablets today, I'm not sure if I'm actually deficient but lately with finding it hard to get much done I havent been to see the doctor about it (also I imagine I'd have to give a long explanation to get any tests done) Also I have never been one for getting out in the sun much so I cant imagine I get that much, I also dont drink a lot of milk (just in tea/coffee). It says it contains 10ug/400 I.U per tablet, I wonder if I should cut them in half since the RDA is 200 I.U per day? __________________ On Lexapro for about 2 months & cold-turkeyed. Had withdrawal so re-instated. Started chopping tablets. Then crushing into juice. 5mg (3 weeks until stabilized) then chopping so unsure how much (2.5 weeks) 4.4mg (4 weeks) 4.2mg (3.5 weeks) 3.8mg (4 weeks 4 days) 3.6mg (3 weeks) Now at 3.26mg I am going to get past this and appreciate life!! If you type google into google, you can actually break The Internet

12-04-2009, 02:11 PM	#23
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,634	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety The RDA is very, very low. Yes, by all means, start out slowly, but don't get hooked on the RDA. I take 2000 IUs/daily and have for years. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together. ~ Verna M. Kelly

12-04-2009, 05:34 PM	#24
Mixter Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,126	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety 1,000 international units (IU) (or 25 micrograms) for vit D So really low dose for me for 50 RDA, 2.5µg but it is double compared to 2,5 = 100IU? I will buy D-vit supplement when I get money soon! I PROMISE YOU LC, LOL! __________________ On SSRIs from -02 (Celexa&Effexor) Abused benzos, ct Lyrica&Remeron 10 mo wd off them. Quitted nicotine. Taper too fast, 300mg Effexor Jan-08 to July-08, reinst 3 mos out. Inc dose to max 450mg, bad sxs, discovered I felt better dropping in poop out. Effexor taper: 412.5 - 25 may-09 391.9 - 8 june-09 372.3 - 6 aug-09 353.7 - 20 aug-09 337.5 - 25 aug-09 318.8 - 24 sep-09 300.0 - 14 oct-09 285.0 - 5 nov-09 270.0 - 1 dec-09 255.0 - 22 dec-09 240.0mg - 15 jan-09 (-5.9%)

12-06-2009, 07:34 AM	#25
jule1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,314	Re: Vitamin D and Anxiety I have a question because I think my vit D is too low in the supp I take. Can you overdose or take too much Vitamin D?? I'd like to raise my levels some because I have always had improved mood with sunshine and bad moods without which leads me to think I probably have a deficiency of Vit D. __________________ Was on Effexor (150mg) @January? of 2006 until January 1, 2008. Weaned off over 3 month period with no instructions of weaning from doctor. 24 months off Effexor January 2010 Supplements: Tryptophan, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Calcium D, Inositol, Stress B Complex, Ashwagandha, Progesterone Cream, Vit C .5 mg Xanax at bedtime

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