I Thought I Had Anxiety — Turns Out, I Was Just Magnesium-Deficient
For years, I told myself I just had anxiety.
The tight chest, racing thoughts, restless sleep — it all seemed to fit. Every night I’d wake up at 2 AM, heart pounding, mind spinning, body tense. I was exhausted but couldn’t fall back asleep.
I blamed stress, hormones, caffeine, and the busy pace of life. I even convinced myself that feeling “wired but tired” was just normal.
But deep down, something didn’t feel right.
The Breaking Point
It hit hardest during the holidays. Between cinnamon lattes, late nights, and endless to-do lists, I was living on coffee and adrenaline. My body felt puffy and drained, my skin broke out, and my moods swung wildly. Everyone said, “It’s just the holidays,” but my body was clearly at a breaking point.
When I finally went to my doctor, I explained the fatigue, mood swings, and restless nights. Every test came back “normal.” The only suggestion? Try anxiety medication or sleeping pills.
Something about that didn’t sit right. No one asked about my diet, stress, or lifestyle — just more prescriptions. That’s when I started looking for answers myself.
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for your nervous system and sleep. It regulates muscle relaxation, supports serotonin and melatonin production, and helps your body shift out of fight-or-flight mode.
But here’s the part no one talks about:
Stress, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and even intense exercise quietly deplete magnesium — leaving your body running on empty.
When magnesium levels drop, cortisol rises, and your nervous system stays on high alert. The result?
- Tight muscles
- Racing thoughts
- Restless sleep
- Sugar cravings
- Fatigue that doesn’t go away
Sound familiar?
Low magnesium can look exactly like anxiety.
The Missing Link
It wasn’t until I learned about magnesium deficiency that everything started to make sense.
My body wasn’t anxious — it was depleted.
That realization changed everything about how I approached my sleep, my stress, and even my skincare.
I shared the full story — including what I changed in my routine, how I refilled my minerals naturally, and the magnesium-rich bedtime routine I use every night — inside this week’s Substack post.
👉 Read the full story: “I Thought I Had Anxiety — Turns Out I Was Just Magnesium-Deficient”