Low Iron causing anxiety and severe depression?
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Hi everyone,
i am 35yo and i have recently found out i have borderline Ferretin (31) that cycles lower during very difficult menstruation cycles.
I have spent the last 4 years recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome and so, i thought many symptoms were part of my existing illness.
However, it explains my recent setback in health the last 6 months.
my question is, have you found that you suffer very bad anxiety and depression when iron is low?
i have been crying every day, unable to feel any positive emotions or induce them, have no motivation at all, and i am overwhelmed very easily and my nervous system is triggered.
i am thinking this is due to the excess physical stress on the body that is triggering an internal stress response? i have also read iron is needed for dopamine cycle.
lastly, i would be so grateful to hear any stories of this easing after iron level being corrected if you have experienced positive results?
Thank you!!
Monika
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monika32440
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Also, my symptoms have been:
-Going into fight or flight when bending down to pick something up, getting up from sitting, going up stairs, lifting items etc.
-throbbing sound in ears when lying down
-super dry skin
-nervous system feels in overdrive
-severe depression, crying episodes, hopelessness
-cold hands and feet
-subconcious TMJ/jaw clenching during period
-crushing fatigue and pain and weakness during first two days of period