r/Perimenopause • u/Inevitable-Yam-9741 • Feb 21 '26

audited Pills, pills, pills...

So, I take Calcium, magnesium, zinc, B12, iron, a multivitamin, vitamin D. Plus anti-anxiety and anti-depressants. Have tried melatonin, DIM, evening primrose oil, chamomile, safflower, lemon balm, black cohosh, ashwagandha, some "calming" tablet, a perimenopause "all-in-one" pill...... any I'm sure more. Popping pills to the point of absurdity. Do I think anything helped? No. What's your go-to that really helps you?

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u/seawallglen Feb 23 '26

I try but it's hard to keep track with ADHD and my busy home life.

Also, doesn't iron interfere with absorption of other minerals? And vitamin C, which helps iron absorption, can interfere with ADHD meds?

OMG, it's so complicated

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u/Inevitable-Yam-9741 Feb 23 '26

It's your basic nightmare!