What Vitamin Might You Be Lacking?

Question 1

How would you describe your energy levels most days, even after what should be a full night of sleep?

Accepted Answer

I crash hard after any physical or mental exertion and recovery takes way too long, My energy is okay but I feel wired and tired at the same time, restless but exhausted, I feel mentally foggy and physically drained, especially by mid-afternoon, with moments of tingling or numbness, I am exhausted constantly, a deep bone-level tiredness that sleep does not fix

Question 2

What is happening with your skin, hair, and nails lately?

Accepted Answer

My hair is thinning or falling out more than usual and my nails are brittle and ridged, I get cracks at the corners of my mouth, or my lips are perpetually chapped no matter how much balm I use, My skin is dry and dull despite moisturizing, and I seem to bruise more easily than I used to, My skin is pale and I have noticed dark circles under my eyes that will not go away

Question 3

How often do you get sick with colds, flu, or minor infections in a typical year?

Accepted Answer

More than four or five times, I seem to catch everything that goes around, Not especially often but when I do get sick, it lingers and recovery is painfully slow, About average but I notice seasonal patterns where I am much more vulnerable in winter, Frequently, and I also seem to get random infections or wounds that heal slowly

Question 4

How is your mood and mental state on a day-to-day basis?

Accepted Answer

Emotionally volatile, I swing between fine and overwhelmed with little warning, Low and flat, not necessarily depressed but joyless, like the color has been drained from everything, Foggy and slow, I struggle to concentrate, find words, or remember things I should know, Anxious and irritable with racing thoughts that I cannot shut off, especially at night

Question 5

What is your relationship with sunlight and the outdoors?

Accepted Answer

I live somewhere with long dark winters and limited sunshine for several months of the year, I get decent sun exposure and spend a fair amount of time outdoors, I get outside regularly but I always wear high SPF sunscreen on every exposed surface, I spend most of my time indoors, I work inside and my hobbies are mostly inside too

Question 6

How would you describe your typical diet over the past year?

Accepted Answer

Fairly restrictive, I have cut out multiple food groups for weight loss or health reasons, Mostly plant-based with very little or no animal products, Decent variety but I do not eat much dairy, fish, or spend time in the sun, Heavy on processed and convenience foods, not much variety in fruits and vegetables

Question 7

What do your muscles and body feel like most of the time?

Accepted Answer

General achiness and bone pain, especially in my back and legs, that is hard to explain, I get random muscle cramps, especially in my calves and feet, often at night, Weakness and fatigue in my muscles, exercise feels disproportionately hard compared to my fitness level, Restless legs, eye twitches, or a general sense of tension that I cannot release

Question 8

How would you rate your sleep quality?

Accepted Answer

I fall asleep fine but wake up multiple times and never feel rested, My sleep is inconsistent and seems to get worse in winter months, I have trouble falling asleep and my mind will not stop racing, I sleep heavily but wake up still tired, like the sleep is not restorative

Question 9

Do you take any of the following medications regularly?

Accepted Answer

None of these apply to me, Diuretics or blood pressure medication, Antacids, proton pump inhibitors, or metformin, Oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy

Question 10

Which of these less obvious symptoms resonates most with you?

Accepted Answer

My gums bleed when I brush my teeth or I get frequent nosebleeds, I get dizzy when standing up quickly or feel short of breath climbing stairs, I feel pins and needles in my hands or feet, or parts of my body go numb randomly, I crave chocolate or sweets intensely, especially in the evening

What Vitamin Might You Be Lacking?

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