Anti depressants and hair loss

[Aliceband]

Has anyone experienced hair loss whilst taking anti depressants?

[Redbel]

Hi Aliceband, my next door neighbour is on Anti Depressants and the first thing she noticed was hair loss. But stress and anxiety can cause that too. So it may not be the tablets she's on, just the way she is feeling.

[Ethel]

No, but being depressed can cause you to neglect yourself, not eat as well as you should and thesubsequent lack of vitamins, minerals and iron can have an effect on your hair.

Stress classically affects your hair and can cause some hair loss.

Some people find they have strange bald patches when they are depressed. They do not realise that they are almost constantly fiddling with their hair, wrapping it round their fingers so tightly it breaks off.

If you are concerned, speak to your GP and get an unbiased opinion.

[Aliceband]

Hi Redbel, thanks for replying. I developed alopecia last time I took anti depressants. Could of been coincidental. But was curious to know if anyone else had been affected the same way.

[Aliceband]

Thanks Ethel

[wolf63]

Hi

I suffer from bipolar disorder and have been on cipramil and lithium for years. I notice a change in my hair 'fall out' rate. When I am feeling really ill I shed much less hair than when I am healthy.

I also have PCOS (policystic ovaries) and have very irregular periods. Certain times of the month my hair falls out more than others.

My psychiatrist advised me to take mega-doses of Omega 3 EPA and it has really helped my moods. I pay about �18 for a two month bottle of tablets. I buy them from a specialist company on the internet as the tablets in the shop are not so 'potent'.

If you suffer from depression it seems that keeping your blood sugar levels stable also can help. I am on a low GI diet and am feeling good.

Good luck. Susan.

[wolf63]

http://www.oilofpisces.com/depression.html

http://www.healthyandessential.co.uk/shop/inde x.php?cPath=30

try these websites if you are interested

[loopyc]

hi aliceband like you i had alopica this was when i had post natal depression which i had anti depressants for and like you i thought it was coincidental but maybe there is something in it as we both suffered

[loopyc]

hows your alopica now? it took my hair two years to grow back i was totally bald now i have a lovely head of hair. how did you cope with it? my way was by telling myself yes i had lost my hair but thats all, i do not have cancer i am not dying thats what got me through, now i never take my hair for granted or moan about a bad hair day.

[wonderwoman1]

yes i have aliceband, but i get stressed very easily as well so i dont think that helps...mine comes out in clumps!! luckily i have long thick hair so its not n oticable!!!

[Aliceband]

Thank you for your replies, sorry for not answering sooner. Pc problems!

Probably too late to reply to this now..... will post a thankyou.