admin Taking vitamins for your mental health is so important but there are so many vitamins out there. So I decided to share the best vitamins for your mental health all in one place. I have been on a mental health journey since after having my second child. I have been sharing it all along on my instagram and here on my blog. I have been on medication, off medication, on again, and off again. While I am a huge advocate for medication, I decided to stay off of medication since we plan on adding to our family and I don’t want to start a medication just to have to wean off it. After seeing a psychiatrist, I realized that it’s quite possible I am dealing with ADHD rather than GAD (general anxiety disorder) and depression.
When I was put on ADHD medication, most of my depression went away. As well as some of my anxiety and A LOT of other symptoms that I was struggling with every single day. This led me to researching all about ADHD and how I can better support myself. I came across vitamins that most individuals with ADHD or mental health issues like anxiety or depression are lacking.
Now that I have been on these medications for the past couple of months, I feel confident to make a blog post to share with others. I have seen a massive improvement with my mental health with taking the vitamins and currently not being on medication. Below is a list of vitamins that I am taking that have been supporting my mental health in wonderful ways and I hope it can help you, too!
Medical Disclaimer: I am not a medical expert or doctor just a mom sharing her mental health journey and what has helped me. So please check with your doctor first before adding any vitamins to your diet to ensure it is safe to do so.
Best Vitamins For Mental Health:
Omega 3: This one is great for your heart and brain. It’s also an important vitamin if you struggle with ADHD or ADHD Symptoms.
B12: When I saw my psychiatrist for ADHD symptoms, she recommended this. It HELPS a ton for clarity and energy. I can tell a difference if I forget to take it. Eventually, I want to start taking B complex because all the B vitamins are so important for your mental health.
Vitamin D: When I started taking this, my depression significantly improved. I have rarely had lows since I started introducing this vitamin.
Zinc: Zinc is so essential because there have been studies that taking zinc can reduce depression especially in women and has positive affects for people with ADHD.
Ashawanda: I take this to help with anxiety and I have noticed an improvement when taken regularly.
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Magnesium: I literally cannot sleep if I miss taking magnesium. This has been a game changer for me when it comes to sleep. I could never sleep and since taking this, I sleep so hard and so good. Magnesium has also show to reduce depression and help with ADHD, too.
Probiotic: A happy gut equals a happy brain. I love this one because it’s formualted for women. Since I have started taking it, I have noticed a significant improvement with IBS symptoms I struggle with.
Hair, Skin, Nails: This is a fairly new one I started implementing since I have been struggling with hair loss. I haven’t even taken it a month but I have notice some hair growth (which could be contributed to scalp treatment I do once a week). But I am loving it so far.
