While I don't have research and science behind me, I suggest inositol. It is a b-complex vitamin that comes in both pill and powder form. I like the powder because I can mix it into my morning coffee. When I am feeling extremely emotional it seems to help stabilize my mood so instead of a full-blown panic attack, it is more like a small storm that I can see will pass.

My research mentions B-12 in particular. Others mention folic acid. Others say there is no particular vitamin treatment for depression EXCEPT in correcting a deficiency. All 'meds' should be discussed with one's medical doctor.

I agree with WanderingVet. Definitely talk with your doctor about vitamins and supplements - some interact with medications, and it's also important to know how much of a particular vitamin you should be taking. Too much of any good thing can become problematic.

I get Vitamin B injections because I have an actual deficiency. I get regular labwork to monitor my levels. I also have to take Folic Acid. I think for absorption purposes. This stuff gets complicated, so again, always good to consult with your doctor.

I take Vitamin b-12, in methylcobalamin form. It's important that it is in methyl form instead of the common cyanobalamin form. The methyl form you put under your tongue to be absorbed directly into the blood stream, so it is more potent than the cyano form that has to go thru the digestive system.

I take 5000 mcg/day for my nervous system and muscle pain (I have fibromyalgia). This is a super high dosage (I read that for fibro, I need this high dosage and even higher). I checked with my doctor to see I if I could overdose with this dosage. She said no. (I had initially tried 10,000 mcg, but it made me hyper, so I pulled back to 5000 mcg.) Note: I said "mcg", not "mg".

I went to the doctors for non depression related issues and the doc said I had a vitamin D deficiency. I tell you for that first week I felt great. Eventually it leveled off and back to the same old rut. But B-12 and other vitamins are definitely essential. I honestly think that the way we live today contributes a lot to people’s depression and anxiety. Phones, computers, etc. I’m not that old but in the 80’s growing up it was a big thing to get a phone call. Now we carry them around in our pockets. Totally unrelated to the vitamin discussion but it was a big thing to make a call at like 7-8 on a rotary phone.

I hear you doncornelius. I grew up around the same time as you I think, though my family had a push button phone, and it was fun to get phone calls. Now every time my phone buzzes it stresses me out.