Hi
I am researching the pros and cons of taking magnesium to help with anxiety and OCD in autism. Has anyone had any experiences of this supplements? Thanks.
Hi
I am researching the pros and cons of taking magnesium to help with anxiety and OCD in autism. Has anyone had any experiences of this supplements? Thanks.
Same as the other answers so far - it helps me with sleep, but after a while it didn't help as much, so I take the occasional break from it. It doesn't make me 'sleepy' really, it just kind of relaxes me. Make sure you check with the shop you buy it from though, too much of it can cause problems. A small amount was sufficient for me. But, it depends on your diet and how much magnesium you're already getting. You may not need any!
Getting a blood test can tell you your magnesium levels and then your GP or pharmacy can advise what would be right for you if you want to know 
just to add, if you are low or deficient in anything (vitamin D, B12, iron etc), that can exacerbate health conditions you have, such as anxiety, and can also cause new ones. It is worth getting blood tests every couple years or so, or when you notice changes in how you feel that last more than a few weeks. I've found my energy levels and mood dips when I've had low vitamin D and B12 and it can show up differently for everyone. Vitamins and minerals seem to get shrugged off by some people, but a lot of them provide essential functions in your body.
Same as the other answers so far - it helps me with sleep, but after a while it didn't help as much, so I take the occasional break from it. It doesn't make me 'sleepy' really, it just kind of relaxes me. Make sure you check with the shop you buy it from though, too much of it can cause problems. A small amount was sufficient for me. But, it depends on your diet and how much magnesium you're already getting. You may not need any!
Getting a blood test can tell you your magnesium levels and then your GP or pharmacy can advise what would be right for you if you want to know
just to add, if you are low or deficient in anything (vitamin D, B12, iron etc), that can exacerbate health conditions you have, such as anxiety, and can also cause new ones. It is worth getting blood tests every couple years or so, or when you notice changes in how you feel that last more than a few weeks. I've found my energy levels and mood dips when I've had low vitamin D and B12 and it can show up differently for everyone. Vitamins and minerals seem to get shrugged off by some people, but a lot of them provide essential functions in your body.
