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Trying Vitamin B-6

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kelly3120
kelly3120

Hey everyone

New to the group...I think I'm experiencing perimenopause. I have a history of anxiety it that has gotten so bad and now has made my periods and the time around them 10's worse. I used to have 1 good week now I'm lucky if I get 1 good day. I've started taking vitamin b6, has anyone tried this and had any success with some of their symptoms? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

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  • lori93950
    lori93950 kelly3120

    Posted

    Get your blood work done now ! I’ve had 11 years of anxiety and did not know it was due to Peri. You need to find out what you are deficient in before you start buying loads of vitamins as most of those we take we don’t need .

    I was low on b12 and salt I discovered after my blood work . Also imperative you get your hormones checked as this is what causes our anxiety and you don’t want it to spiral . 

  • mauiblue
    mauiblue kelly3120

    Posted

    I can say for sure that magnesium a couple of times a day will help things. For sure.

    If you're needing to calm down during sleeping hours Valerian is also very helpful the tincture. A dropperful.

    There are very few things that I stick with but magnesium is one of them and valarium early morning hours when I can't go back to sleep.

    I hope this helps

    Xoxo

  • jennifer85442
    jennifer85442 kelly3120

    Posted

    Hi Kelly. Hopefully it helps a bit just to know you are not alone and that this is common with perimenopause! Take a B-Complex twice daily, with breakfast and lunch. Your Bs deplete with anxiety and stress. Keep busy and active. That helps me. So many things that would benefit you, but being as I don't know if you have medical issues, etc. I don't want to suggest too many. I saw a Naturopath and that helped me greatly. Meditation, also. There is also a workbook called the Panic & Anxiety Workbook, which was a godsend for me. It's on amazon. Helps you get everything out and gives you perspective. As well, when you are in moments of anxiety, doing something in that book really takes your mind off things. You're not alone. My anxiety has skyrocketed with perimenopause. It's all a part of the lovely process! 😰

    • kelly3120
      kelly3120 jennifer85442

      Posted

      Thanks Jen! I will definitely order the book. I do like to stay active and have always been. The only thing of course that slows me down now is the up and down fatigue that comes with everything else. Thanks for the advice
    • jennifer85442
      jennifer85442 kelly3120

      Posted

      Ah yes. The fatigue. It sure sucks sad.... I haven't found anything to conquer that, except the sleep that I should be getting!!

    • jill19850
      jill19850 jennifer85442

      Posted

      Hi girls- I am new here too and desperately looking for help and reassurance.

      My anxiety is almost unbearable. For me, I get a quick palpitation and then a wave of coolness over my body, then the severe anxiety. This will have over 50 times a day sometimes. Does this sound normal? Please help.....

    • lori93950
      lori93950 jill19850

      Posted

      Yes that sounds like hormones . I have a trauma spray that you spray in the mouth from the health store .... I think it’s mainly alcohol but it works !! otherwise you may have to go on Xanax I have it for emergencies as have a hard time driving since Peri 11years!so nip it in the bud as once you experience it it becomes normal and extremely limits your life. You get the OCD of panic .. will I ... can I .. what if? It’s like a military operation to get anywhere . 
    • jill19850
      jill19850 lori93950

      Posted

      Thank you for the response, Lori. I feel like my life is over with the way things are. its debilitating. :-(
    • lori93950
      lori93950 jill19850

      Posted

      I’m

      Also doing acupuncture and a b6b12 combo pill that has worked wonders for the fatigue ...I take it with coffee and boy it gets you moving . After 3 months either lay in bed or couch so appreciative to have some energy and not ready for bed at 5pm ! 

    • mrs_susan74280
      mrs_susan74280 lori93950

      Posted

      Also the name of your combo vit please as I am suffering with depression and anxiety, doctors gave me HRT yesterday, I am 58 and menopausal,
    • lori93950
      lori93950 mrs_susan74280

      Posted

      It’s by a company called ‘KAL’ B6 B12 methyl folate 3mg 2500mcg 400 mcg.

      I take one on the morning then 1/2 in the afternoon before my run. Don’t feel tired anymore.... really works ! I was ‘crashing ‘ a lot and can’t believe this new energy I have .

      I still go to bed at 10 but could actually stay up later which is amazing as up to a few weeks ago was ready for bed at 5pm! 

    • mauiblue
      mauiblue jill19850

      Posted

      Hi Jill

      Its hard to give immediate remedies or fixes to something so huge that we are transitioning into.

      I feel for you completely. Your life isn't over however you will get through this. Right now it seems impossible, as it has seemed that way for me as well. Life becomes overwhelming, every step, every decision, every move is indecision, worry, doom, depression etc. I didn't realize how much i have been suffering until i begin to feel a tad bit better. I too can have a thought and it sends a jolt through my body and im filled with dread and fear its so awful.

      How old are you and where are you at in this?

      You will get through it, but it takes time. Just do all the things that you think may help, be your own experiment (safe ofcourse) and you have this forum. We will help.

      x0x0x

    • jill19850
      jill19850 mauiblue

      Posted

      Thank you so much. You words are comforting. I am 51. STil trying to rule out this being something other than menopause. The constant adrenaline rushes make me worried it’s something else. sad
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