[schitzo-girl626]

i woke up to an add on the radio about the b1bomber,which is a combination of 14 vitamins,including ,b1 ,b5, b6, and others (not sure)they are claiming the b5 would help what stress takes from the body,and that alot of our mental illnesses in america,such as deppression and even some phycosis is related to the vitamin deficiency.as ive heard niacin deficiency adds to schitzo symptems.im wondering if anyone else here has any knowledge on vitamins and some of our mental illness.my past habits,(smoking tabacco,stress-for example),have a big affect on robbing the body of vitamins, it would be ridiculous for me to stay on meds if i am only vitamin deficiant.does any one also know of a test the medical drs. can give for checking on something like that?anything would be so appriciated.i just did some investigating and got the other ingrediants,also that the new intrest in omega 3 fatty acids also have a positive effect on anxiety,depression and overall health.

[schitzo-girl626]

ok ive been manic for a few days.....i now am going to try to get my head together and realize im sick as much as ive tried to fight it.i have no way to desribe my thoughts on this and i am very sad right now for even being me.i hate myself,i try to pretend im ok and even on the internet im probally not accepted.i suppose ill just sit in my own tears,which are thought not real cause i cant feel anything in the correct way anyway.i wonder if my life will ever be right,normal.correct,or will i be a complete *** for the rest of it.anytime i try i go splat and its so pathetic anymore.

[jbug]

I have heard of people being vitamin deficent and it contributing to their difficulties. Before taking supplements though check with your doctor as some of them could interact with your meds.

Jbug

[schitzo-girl626]

Originally Posted by jbug

I have heard of people being vitamin deficent and it contributing to their difficulties. Before taking supplements though check with your doctor as some of them could interact with your meds.

Jbug

ok jbug,thank you.

[naturalgirl]

Originally Posted by schitzo-girl626

i woke up to an add on the radio about the b1bomber,which is a combination of 14 vitamins,including ,b1 ,b5, b6, and others (not sure)they are claiming the b5 would help what stress takes from the body,and that alot of our mental illnesses in america,such as deppression and even some phycosis is related to the vitamin deficiency.as ive heard niacin deficiency adds to schitzo symptems.im wondering if anyone else here has any knowledge on vitamins and some of our mental illness.my past habits,(smoking tabacco,stress-for example),have a big affect on robbing the body of vitamins, it would be ridiculous for me to stay on meds if i am only vitamin deficiant.does any one also know of a test the medical drs. can give for checking on something like that?anything would be so appriciated.i just did some investigating and got the other ingrediants,also that the new intrest in omega 3 fatty acids also have a positive effect on anxiety,depression and overall health.

Don't know about B vitamin deficiency helping with "mental illnesses" but they do help stress. I don't have a mental illness (don't think) but I've taken B's for years. Years ago I had a problem with grinding my teeth in my sleep. I bought some High Stess B's and I quit. B5, believe it or not, helps swelling and pain of gout and gouty arthritis. Works like a charm, but for that, I take Hi potency B5 by itself. I have never found that information on the internet anyplace. I was told by an herbalist, but a few doctors do know it helps that. I only take the B5 as long as I need it. When you start messing with hi-potency vitamins, some can cancel out something else so you end up with a deficiency in another thing - but I've known people that have taken it for years without a problem. Some prescription drugs deplete the body of certain nutrients too.

As for checking with your doctor, I personally would ask a pharmacist. Doctors don't get very much schooling in vitamins and nutrition and some are totally against them, except for daily multiple. I worked at a hospital and it was the job of the pharmacists to keep track of possible interactions just between drugs given because some docs (even specialists) don't even know those. Pharmacists are trained to know all that.

As for testing for vitamin deficiency, there are hundreds of different blood tests that you can get to check for a specific deficiency but I suppose you have to have a doc knowledgeable enough in what deficiencies can cause what, willing to order the test, and insurance that will pay for it.
Maybe your doc could refer you to a good dietition in the hospital he's connected with. That's just an idea. I found a wonderful one at the hospital where I worked. She knew it all - foods, vitamins, and herbs and printed out over 50 pages of information.

When I read about a specific thing that helps a problem I have, I do all the research I can, like check on studies, & check with a pharmacist before I try it. Sometimes ask dr first. The doc I have now most always never objects but he has screwed up plenty on prescriptions for me. (I'm extra sensitive)

Most times, if I don't notice a difference in two weeks in a nutrient (and herbs-I take those too) within two weeks I generally quit. I'm also careful what company I order from, and rarely pay more than $20 for anything unless its Co-Q 10.

In all fairness to doctors, so many new findings are coming up all the time, I doubt they have time to keep up with everything.

[schitzo-girl626]

thanks naturalgirl,i plan to try to find out more in my case,ive had some bit of crisis this week (cant talk about)and havent been able to concentrate on anything else,what kind of herbs do you take?i always have been intrested in natural remedies if the situation allow for it.i look up so much my brain gets mixed up and i know when we talk about herbs i could never keep up like minerals,i probally do need a nutrition help person.i will try to find out if i can work it in my therepy some how.thanks for the information,and hope the best to you.schitzo-girl.