I have had a resurgence of some feelings of depression/anxiety in the last 6 months. I wasn't sure if it was perimenopause and hormonal so I went to the Doc. She upped my usual dose of Zoloft which works well on me but there was little change. Anyway....after a number I tests it was found I have a vitamin B12 deficiency. I did a "google" on B12 and found that neuropsychiatric like symptoms of depression/anxiety can be caused by lack of B12. It was great to find the reason behind my symptoms. I will be getting B12 injections and watching my levels. B12 is found naturally in red meat and milk but if you have "tummy" troubles may not be absorbed. I also take omega 3 fish oils as they are recommended for depression ( and on the side they are helping the arthritis in my hands too...a bonus). Anyway, its not a bad idea to have your B12 levels checked and make sure your diet includes B12 rich foods.


Thanks HM,
Off to the doc today for the injections......ouch!
Anyway its nice to know there is a cause and not just my funny genes.Have been reading your posts. So glad things are settling down for you.
R