Does what I eat affect depression?

Guest_1055 · ‎13-11-2015

Hi Just wanting to know if anyone has experienced changes in behaviours, moods and their emotions depending on what they do or do not eat. Because I am very convinced that for me, consuming refined sugar, the ingredient you find in a lot of processed foods makes my emotions all over the place. And when I choose to eat mainly whole natural foods, I am so so much calmer, happier and my brain is no longer foggy or heavy.Just want to know what others think. Thanks heaps.

Guest_1055 · ‎17-11-2015

Hello Shaz

Is that diabetes 11,you have been diagnosed with? If you did not already know there is a lot of knowledge on the internet about reversing diabetes 11 that I have come across. More a plant based, no refined sugar type lifestyle.

I noticed you said blocks of chocolate, same here I eat blocks, not small bars. I have spent the last day in bed with an awful headache, and it is only now just lifting. I have even tried to make raw chocolate at home, without refined sugar, just so I can get my fix. Gosh I sound like I am taking like drugs. But no I do not. But that is why I think sugar, and particularly chocolate is addictive it acts like a drug. I am sure it affects a lot of people's emotions and mental health.

I really enjoyed replying to you Shaz, and I am sorry if I waffle on.

With love to you

I also eat subway sometimes as well, I tell myself at least it has all the salads.

Guest_1055 · ‎17-11-2015

Hello StefT

Yes the same for me, eat chocolate and junk for taste and yes the comfort. Comfort like a hug, to fill the emptiness inside our hearts. I don't know??? And did you also get rewarded with sweet food when you grew up. Like" you can't have dessert until you eat all your dinner" thing?

With kindness

Shelley anne

Guest_1055 · ‎17-11-2015

Hello Gremz

I have heard about omega- 3. Is it the fish oil tablet that you take? I did start having Chia seeds in like a smoothie, which also has omega 3. Though I have not kept it consistent. But you have inspired me to keep going with that. So thank you.

So what you are saying Gremz is that when you have sugar it does affect you level of anxiety. Have I got your meaning?

Now drinking coffee, that would be iced coffee for me, well it is not my friend. I am not sure about you, but it causes my heart to race and I do not feel relaxed at all. Any more thoughts Gremz?

In appreciation to you !

StefT · ‎17-11-2015

Yes there were sugar filled deserts every night. Dinners were healthy although carb loaded, the fast food industry was just kicking off and no one was aware of the health cost of processed foods. We are much better informed these days. This week I learned that apparently dairy milk saps calcium out of the bones..

Yeah I understand how you feel when you mention comfort eating to fill that void, for that special someone who isn't in your life. I get it, I keep falling back into bad habits because I feel alone and empty. The challenge is to fight for ourselves, for what we know we need to do to improve our lives, regardless if anyone special is in our lives or not.

Guest_1055 · ‎18-11-2015

Hello StefT

How are you getting along today? Yes I agree the fight is a real challenge, and it feels so so hard sometimes. I think we need every weapon or strategy to help in the victory. And I am thinking by being real healthy and making sure that we get rid of the foods that simply don't help, like refined sugar. And then maybe consuming better foods that will work on our side,like maybe more green leafy vegetables. I don't know ,it is just my thoughts.

I did embark on a two week juice fast last month, even though I felt quite tired I noticed I did feel calmer, clearer in the head like my brain was no longer foggy and like dull. And my emotions were not all over the place, I don't even remember crying at all. My outlook, I don't know, seemed more positive or something. Well I think I have said enough for now.

Bye to you StefT

StefT · ‎18-11-2015

I ate a fast food burger yesterday and I didn't feel like finishing it. It doesn't take long to taste junk food as they really are. Today I will kick start the waking again and daily I do mental self development.

I watched a You Tube video on Codependency yesterday, my ex from way back ticked most of the traits of a sociopath.

Guest_1055 · ‎19-11-2015

Hello StefT

I think I replyed to another one of posts, just a while ago.

Do you like exercise StefT? I know it is a benefit. I know you said you are going to start walking again. That is good. Do you go walking outside? I will be going walking with my sister, tomorrow morning . So I will probably have to really push myself to get up early.

I am not sure what a sociopath is, but I am guessing is not real good.

Take care StefT and sending you a hug.

XXX

StefT · ‎19-11-2015

I've gone off the rails this week, walking included 🙂 Thats ok every failure is focusing me more. I will pick up walking again, it's so beneficial. It's good you have a walking buddy especially if it becomes a regular thing, if not thats time for you and your thoughts.

Guest_1055 · ‎19-11-2015

No drama about going off the rails. It is hard to exercise when you don't like it too, which is me. As for food especially the sweet stuff I am always falling off the rails.

So are you still eating paleo? That is like the high protein, healthy fats, no junk,and low carbs lifestyle. I have made a few paleo type desserts which were based on cashews. Just so I could get my sweetness fix. And I made a chocolate mousse pudding in which the taste of it surprised me ,because it had avocado in it.

I was wondering if you or anyone else who reads this thread, wants to go on a juice/ smoothie cleanse for 3 days. I am hesitating to ask, because I am not sure if you can sort of post this type of thing on beyond blue??? Or even if it would be of benefit to others. Anyway just throwing it out there.

Thanks StefT for letting me get that all out, and I am so sorry if I ramble on.

Hugs to you

StefT · ‎20-11-2015

Hey Shelley anne did you go for that walk today. I'm going for one later. Yes i'm pretty much eating paleo, Omelette's, stir fries, nuts, green tea instead of coffee with milk. I need to find more recipes especially healthy treat snacks so if I get cravings at least I will be eating healthy avoiding sugar.