Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability

Winniewildflower · 04-12-2015, 06:25 AM

Hey all... I need your wisdom..

I'm trying to get well... I've just come off Anti-depressants after 1yr on lexapro for anxiety. I don;t like anti-depressants but at the time I just needed to do it for my family!

Now that I'm free from them, I'm starting to struggle again. I've felt incredibly tired since my son was born 2 years ago, and a naturopath friend believes I've got adrenal fatigue. I'm also anemic.

I've started having panic attacks again and feeling really irritable.

This is not the mumma I want to be.

I'm hoping it is all stemming from the one problem - Anemia.

I've been on Iron tablets for about 2 months now and I still don't feel any better (I will try and get bloods again tomorrow)

I'm wondering if anyone on here has super knowledge as I am in a smaller town in Thailand with no doctor or many resources!

I'm also taking:

*Adrenoplex (Withania somnifera, siberian ginseng, Korean gineng, american ginseng and reiishi mushroom

*Nutrivital Stress and Anxiety (Rhodiola, Withani Somnifra, sacred basil, siberian ginseng, lemon balm)

*B12

* Spirulina

* Trying to get a wheatgrass shot in every day or every second day

* And as of today also Vitex.

I was wondering if I could go to the big city and get Injections of Iron and B12? WOuld that help?

Most days I wake up and all day I am just trying to keep myself awake. Even though I am getting enough sleep... I am just sooo tired.

Thanks in advance sweet mumma's (I know you are not doctors...But When in Thailand!)

tempus vernum · 04-12-2015, 08:46 AM

I've gone through adrenal fatigue and I'm convinced my teen has it right now. I may as well as. It's been a very very difficult year

Some things we will be using.
*high quality salt
*vitamin C
*acupuncture
*fresh juicing

I'm researching other important things. Im so overwhelmed because there are so many ways to approach this

Praying for wisdom. This is a brutal thing to battle

bananacake · 04-12-2015, 08:54 AM

I took an adrenal fatigue supplement that really helped. I also had to overhaul the foods I ate and when I ate them.

No fruit before lunch
A green smoothie, low on fruit, with or after lunch
A lot more quality protein
A reduced amount of carbs
Limited sugar

tempus vernum · 04-23-2015, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonshineMama

I've gone through adrenal fatigue and I'm convinced my teen has it right now. I may as well as. It's been a very very difficult year

Some things we will be using.
*high quality salt
*vitamin C
*acupuncture
*fresh juicing

I'm researching other important things. Im so overwhelmed because there are so many ways to approach this

Praying for wisdom. This is a brutal thing to battle

How are you? We've been doing the above plus dgl and caayenne pepper and I'm shocked at how much it's helping my dd's energy level

HomeWithMyBabies · 04-23-2015, 07:50 AM

How much magnesium are you getting from your diet and supplementation? So many things depend on it.

graciousmomma · 04-23-2015, 09:21 AM

If it is helpful, 5htp is a natural supplement that has a similar function as many antidepressants. It helps increase the serotonin in your brain. You could maybe research and see if it is something that would be beneficial to you.

MrsHutch · 04-23-2015, 09:31 AM

I went through this about 5 years ago. The biggest improvement came when I stopped eating gluten. I later realized that it was connected to the bacteria in my gut, and started cutting back on my sugar intake. Now I eat hardly any sugar, and I can really tell when I've had more than usual because my anxiety and depression start to creep back in.

Other things that have helped have been high doses of vitamin B complex, dessicated liver, and dl-phenylalanine (links to the brands I use).

Hannah Elise · 04-23-2015, 10:15 AM

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arelyn · 04-23-2015, 11:33 AM

Praying for wisdom so you'll know what your body needs and where to get the best help.

Also, when's the last time you got rid of all the parasites? If you're eating for 3 million it will definately sap you of nutrients no matter what you do.

Chaos Coordinator · 04-23-2015, 12:21 PM

Your list of symptoms describes me when I have gluten. Is that a possibility?

Winniewildflower · 06-10-2015, 08:41 AM

Arelyn, that's a good thought... I've left Varanasi but maybe Varanasi hasn't left me! Ha!

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Soliloquy · 06-10-2015, 09:16 AM

Most iron pills do more harm than good. We've had intense issues with complicated anemia and there are only two iron supplements I recommend:

#1 choice- Ferrabsorb by Thorne Research
#2 choice- Raw Iron by Garden of Life

Both are available at Amazon.

rjy9343 · 06-10-2015, 11:24 AM

Two teaspoons of blackstrap molasses a day as helped my daughter's iron levels and two tablespoons of it helped my mother.

Hannah Elise · 06-10-2015, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soliloquy

Most iron pills do more harm than good. We've had intense issues with complicated anemia and there are only two iron supplements I recommend:

#1 choice- Ferrabsorb by Thorne Research
#2 choice- Raw Iron by Garden of Life

Both are available at Amazon.

What do you think of TriLight Health's TriIron supplement? That righted my anemia levels after ds1. I've also heard liver is good for it...

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ECingMama · 06-10-2015, 05:31 PM

Have you tried Niacin?

Google Niacin for anxiety/depression.

04-12-2015, 08:54 AM	#3
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,124	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability I took an adrenal fatigue supplement that really helped. I also had to overhaul the foods I ate and when I ate them. No fruit before lunch A green smoothie, low on fruit, with or after lunch A lot more quality protein A reduced amount of carbs Limited sugar __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (16 1/2, 14 & 9) Praying for semi-son, age 35 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

04-23-2015, 07:50 AM	#5
HomeWithMyBabies Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,062	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability How much magnesium are you getting from your diet and supplementation? So many things depend on it.

04-23-2015, 09:21 AM	#6
graciousmomma Moderator It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,063	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability If it is helpful, 5htp is a natural supplement that has a similar function as many antidepressants. It helps increase the serotonin in your brain. You could maybe research and see if it is something that would be beneficial to you. __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

04-23-2015, 09:31 AM	#7
MrsHutch Rose Garden An Enneagram 7 type 1/2 ENTP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malawi! Posts: 6,295	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability I went through this about 5 years ago. The biggest improvement came when I stopped eating gluten. I later realized that it was connected to the bacteria in my gut, and started cutting back on my sugar intake. Now I eat hardly any sugar, and I can really tell when I've had more than usual because my anxiety and depression start to creep back in. Other things that have helped have been high doses of vitamin B complex, dessicated liver, and dl-phenylalanine (links to the brands I use). __________________ Stacy here! Enjoying my Complementarian marriage to Mr. Hutch since May 20, 2006 Blessed Mama of Miss H (16), Mr Big J (15), Miss T (14), Mr Little J (11), & Mr A (7) Missing three I will meet in Heaven (Feb 2012), (Apr 2016) & (Jun 2020) "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands, they just don't." -Legally Blonde

04-23-2015, 10:15 AM	#8
Hannah Elise Rose Trellis Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,124	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability Sent from my Huawei-U8665 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Hannah Elise: GAPS mama, novice gardener, libertarian, INTP and procrastinator extraordinaire Wife to Spencer (5.29.10), momma to Asher (3.19.11), Benjamin (12.30.12), and Elisabeth (1.9.15)

04-12-2015, 06:25 AM	#1
Winniewildflower Rose Blossom Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: the Subcontinent Posts: 132	Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability Hey all... I need your wisdom.. I'm trying to get well... I've just come off Anti-depressants after 1yr on lexapro for anxiety. I don;t like anti-depressants but at the time I just needed to do it for my family! Now that I'm free from them, I'm starting to struggle again. I've felt incredibly tired since my son was born 2 years ago, and a naturopath friend believes I've got adrenal fatigue. I'm also anemic. I've started having panic attacks again and feeling really irritable. This is not the mumma I want to be. I'm hoping it is all stemming from the one problem - Anemia. I've been on Iron tablets for about 2 months now and I still don't feel any better (I will try and get bloods again tomorrow) I'm wondering if anyone on here has super knowledge as I am in a smaller town in Thailand with no doctor or many resources! I'm also taking: Adrenoplex (Withania somnifera, siberian ginseng, Korean gineng, american ginseng and reiishi mushroom Nutrivital Stress and Anxiety (Rhodiola, Withani Somnifra, sacred basil, siberian ginseng, lemon balm) B12 Spirulina * Trying to get a wheatgrass shot in every day or every second day * And as of today also Vitex. I was wondering if I could go to the big city and get Injections of Iron and B12? WOuld that help? Most days I wake up and all day I am just trying to keep myself awake. Even though I am getting enough sleep... I am just sooo tired. Thanks in advance sweet mumma's (I know you are not doctors...But When in Thailand!) __________________ Married to a sweet hairy man with 2 beautiful children. Elkarnah Halcyon (3yrs) and Jasper Sacha Antarayami (21.03.13) Blog: http://adventuresontheindiatrail.wordpress.com

04-12-2015, 08:46 AM	#2
tempus vernum Rose Garden I am the mountain. I am not the storm and the storm is not me. -Ian Cron Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 28,913	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability I've gone through adrenal fatigue and I'm convinced my teen has it right now. I may as well as. It's been a very very difficult year Some things we will be using. high quality salt vitamin C acupuncture fresh juicing I'm researching other important things. Im so overwhelmed because there are so many ways to approach this Praying for wisdom. This is a brutal thing to battle __________________ ~Spring always comes after winter~ 2 Corinthians 4:16 “ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ”

04-23-2015, 11:33 AM	#9
arelyn Rose Trellis Soli deo Gloria Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amidst Tourists and Temples Posts: 3,139	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability Praying for wisdom so you'll know what your body needs and where to get the best help. Also, when's the last time you got rid of all the parasites? If you're eating for 3 million it will definately sap you of nutrients no matter what you do. __________________ arelyn World traveling mama to my star my sunshine and the monsoon baby Wife to my crazy ethnomusicologist This road that we travel, may it be the straight and narrow. God give us peace and grace from you all the day through.

04-23-2015, 12:21 PM	#10
Chaos Coordinator Rose Garden They need freedom to just be fluffy mashed potatoes and feel their fluffy feelings. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Up to my earballs in little boys. Posts: 20,259	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability Your list of symptoms describes me when I have gluten. Is that a possibility? __________________ Joy Progressive Methodist Enfp mama to Sparrow, 10 Zion, 7.5 Baby Gus, 4.5 Preschool teacher. Musician. Timelord. Www.justicemercymayhem.wordpress.com "What you plant in the kingdom will surely grow, and what you grow with love will surely bloom, and the fruit of the spirit will come back to you."

06-10-2015, 08:41 AM	#11
Winniewildflower Rose Blossom Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: the Subcontinent Posts: 132	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability Arelyn, that's a good thought... I've left Varanasi but maybe Varanasi hasn't left me! Ha! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Married to a sweet hairy man with 2 beautiful children. Elkarnah Halcyon (3yrs) and Jasper Sacha Antarayami (21.03.13) Blog: http://adventuresontheindiatrail.wordpress.com

06-10-2015, 09:16 AM	#12
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability Most iron pills do more harm than good. We've had intense issues with complicated anemia and there are only two iron supplements I recommend: #1 choice- Ferrabsorb by Thorne Research #2 choice- Raw Iron by Garden of Life Both are available at Amazon.

06-10-2015, 11:24 AM	#13
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability Two teaspoons of blackstrap molasses a day as helped my daughter's iron levels and two tablespoons of it helped my mother. __________________ Rita s IstJ Wife to my brilliant geek James iNtJ since 4/08 Mom to our angel boy Jay 5/08 our quirky miracle DD Ivy 6/10 mellow miracle DS Jacob 7/15 Often Please forgive my frequent typos Standing firmly on Team Lioness!!! Roar!!! I am ready for people to know I am a GCM find me on Facebook

06-10-2015, 05:31 PM	#15
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Adrenal Fatigue, anemia, anxiety, fatigue, irritability Have you tried Niacin? Google Niacin for anxiety/depression. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

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