Depression seems to be disappearing already. - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

light the world · 05-08-2009, 06:33 PM

My depression seems to be disappearing already which surprises me only because usually it lasts for a lot longer. Usually I would need an antidepressent as well for it to go away. Not complaining since my mood is normal now and has been for the past 3-4 days. Its especially nice to not have any suicidal thoughts. I'm just wondering whether B12 injections could help improve the depression. I have a B12 deficiency and have had 5 injections so far. I just hope that this won't turn into any hypomania or lack of sleep soon.

dreams in neon · 05-08-2009, 07:22 PM

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My depression seems to be disappearing already which surprises me only because usually it lasts for a lot longer. Usually I would need an antidepressent as well for it to go away. Not complaining since my mood is normal now and has been for the past 3-4 days. Its especially nice to not have any suicidal thoughts. I'm just wondering whether B12 injections could help improve the depression. I have a B12 deficiency and have had 5 injections so far. I just hope that this won't turn into any hypomania or lack of sleep soon.

Focus on the positive Ben. Try not to think about what may or may not happen. Enjoy how you're feeling right now.

I'm glad you're feeling better.

It's quite possible that the B12 injections are helping your depression since vitamin B12 has been proven to increase energy and enhance mood.

katlin09 · 05-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Ben,

I'm glad your depression is getting better so soon. As mine has started and taken hold with so firm and rapid a hand that I've not been out of bed since Wednesday evening. I wish you luck in that youfs stays away.

kat

light the world · 05-08-2009, 09:04 PM

I hope that you will be able to get out of bed soon. Have you at least ate anything in that time period. I know that I will not eat much of anything when I'm depressed. My appetite seems to be back as well which is good. My anxiety just doen't seem to be improving though. The clonazepam is definitly better than the ativan but when I'm at school the anxiety just seems to be the same. I've definitly found an increase in energy after these B12 shots.

BipolarPrincess · 05-08-2009, 09:21 PM

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I hope that you will be able to get out of bed soon. Have you at least ate anything in that time period. I know that I will not eat much of anything when I'm depressed. My appetite seems to be back as well which is good. My anxiety just doen't seem to be improving though. The clonazepam is definitly better than the ativan but when I'm at school the anxiety just seems to be the same. I've definitly found an increase in energy after these B12 shots.

So glad your depression has lifted. I also take B12, and Omega 3 fish oil. Apparently it does me no good. No energy, no better feelings, nothing. I take them anyways because I'd like to think that it's working in some way. Or will eventually when I find the 'right meds'...