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Does Deficiency In Vitamin D And B12 Cause Anxiety Disorders?
Question: Hello Doctor,
Subject:Anxiety
I have anxiety disorder for travelling . In general travel by car,bus, train etc..
Also in general thought of travel causes severe panic.
It all started after bus accident about 6 years back, Before which i didnt have any anxiety problems.
Because of above issue even travelling to office daily causes severe dis-stress.
I have hypothyroidism for which taking thyronorm 125 mcg.
It already one month into treatment and dont see much important, recently noticed in blood tests that there is deficiency in Vitamin D and Vitamin B12
Please find attached Consultation and medicines and blood reports
Is there any relation to anxiety and deficiency in Vitamin D and Vitamin B12.
Additionally plesae suggest what else can be done to reduce the panic.
Subject:Anxiety
I have anxiety disorder for travelling . In general travel by car,bus, train etc..
Also in general thought of travel causes severe panic.
It all started after bus accident about 6 years back, Before which i didnt have any anxiety problems.
Because of above issue even travelling to office daily causes severe dis-stress.
I have hypothyroidism for which taking thyronorm 125 mcg.
It already one month into treatment and dont see much important, recently noticed in blood tests that there is deficiency in Vitamin D and Vitamin B12
Please find attached Consultation and medicines and blood reports
Is there any relation to anxiety and deficiency in Vitamin D and Vitamin B12.
Additionally plesae suggest what else can be done to reduce the panic.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First of all I like to inform you that yes, there is a relation between vitamin D3 and anxiety. The relation between vitamin B12 deficiency and anxiety is not direct there is indirect evidence which suggests that anxiety symptoms are more severe while someone is deficient with vitamin B12. In addition, even the hypothyroidism is strongly related to anxiety and depression.
Secondly, your symptoms need cognitive behavior therapy in addition to medications. There is a good chance that a combination of medication and psychotherapy will yield more positive results.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First of all I like to inform you that yes, there is a relation between vitamin D3 and anxiety. The relation between vitamin B12 deficiency and anxiety is not direct there is indirect evidence which suggests that anxiety symptoms are more severe while someone is deficient with vitamin B12. In addition, even the hypothyroidism is strongly related to anxiety and depression.
Secondly, your symptoms need cognitive behavior therapy in addition to medications. There is a good chance that a combination of medication and psychotherapy will yield more positive results.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Doctor for quick reply.
Should i be asking doctor for additional supplements for B12 and D deficiencies.
Please suggest
Should i be asking doctor for additional supplements for B12 and D deficiencies.
Please suggest
Brief Answer:
Yes they are required
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Considering the current level of vitamin B12 and vitamin D3, there is a definite need for supplementation. In case this has not been done till date, you need to start them as early as possible after consulting your doctor.
Take Care!
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar,
Psychiatrist
Yes they are required
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Considering the current level of vitamin B12 and vitamin D3, there is a definite need for supplementation. In case this has not been done till date, you need to start them as early as possible after consulting your doctor.
Take Care!
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar,
Psychiatrist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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