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She thought it was depression and visited psychiatrist, but Delhi ortho surgeon found a silent vitamin deficiency wrecking her mood

A Delhi-based 27-year-old sought psychiatric help for depression but found no relief until medical tests revealed severe Vitamin B12, D3 and magnesium deficiencies. In an Instagram post, Dr Obaidur Rahman of RML Hospital explains how hidden nutritional gaps can mimic mental health disorders. With targeted supplements and lifestyle changes, the woman recovered within months, highlighting a frequently overlooked cause of emotional and cognitive distress.