Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 > > Okay, I've been wanting to ask this question since I began SCD but not > sure how to approach it. For years I have been eating low sugar because > it kept me feeling less reactive to anxiety, which I struggled with > year ago. After recovery I always managed to eat carbohydrates with > protein to keep my serotonin levels boosted, and it did give me a sense > of well being. Now I find when I have a flare-up, or a sad event (death > in family occurs) I have become a little more reactive emotionally. Not > a clinical depression, just more sensitized. I'm trying to keep my > carbohydrates up to avoid this (without making myself too gassy or > causing loose stools) and wondering if anyone else has experienced this > and if so what they do for it? I feel like I'm also struggling to > balance constipation and loose stools, trying to get the right amount > of fruits and veggies without going over the mark. > > Thanks all, I appreciate your answers very very much! > > Best wishes, > > Ronnie Dear Dr. Ronnie, As a person experienced in anxiety Issues, you may be super sensitive to your own anxieties. I used to have agoraphobia and panic attacks and they were linked to reactions to chemicals or anticipation of same. Many things can provoke a depressive episode, even changes in barometric pressure. How you micromanage the balance in your diet may be anxiety provoking. if you want a guideline from one who often logs food on to: www.fitday.com This is an excellent free subscribed website used by millions to count and journal food intake and plan meals. You can also track nutrients, monerals and vitamins . I find this relieves anxiety about following SCD and also getting adaquate adult nutrition. It ia also fun. Although SCD is not a weight loss diet, I like to keep some boundaries since I was grossly obese for many years and now maintain a healthy appropriate weight and this is made possible by SCD's limitaions regarding the wrong kind of carbs. I include lots of protein , about 100 grams daily but use at least 80-100 grams of carbs too. Carol F. SCD 6 years. celiac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 > > > > Okay, I've been wanting to ask this question since I began SCD but not > > sure how to approach it. For years I have been eating low sugar because > > it kept me feeling less reactive to anxiety, which I struggled with > > year ago. After recovery I always managed to eat carbohydrates with > > protein to keep my serotonin levels boosted, and it did give me a sense > > of well being. Now I find when I have a flare-up, or a sad event (death > > in family occurs) I have become a little more reactive emotionally. Not > > a clinical depression, just more sensitized. I'm trying to keep my > > carbohydrates up to avoid this (without making myself too gassy or > > causing loose stools) and wondering if anyone else has experienced this > > and if so what they do for it? I feel like I'm also struggling to > > balance constipation and loose stools, trying to get the right amount > > of fruits and veggies without going over the mark. > > > > Thanks all, I appreciate your answers very very much! > > > > Best wishes, > > > > Ronnie > > > Dear Dr. Ronnie, > As a person experienced in anxiety Issues, you may be super sensitive to your own > anxieties. > > I used to have agoraphobia and panic attacks and they were linked to reactions to > chemicals or anticipation of same. Many things can provoke a depressive episode, even > changes in barometric pressure. How you micromanage the balance in your diet may be > anxiety provoking. if you want a guideline from one who often logs food on to: > > www.fitday.com > > This is an excellent free subscribed website used by millions to count and journal food > intake and plan meals. You can also track nutrients, monerals and vitamins . I find this > relieves anxiety about following SCD and also getting adaquate adult nutrition. It ia also > fun. Although SCD is not a weight loss diet, I like to keep some boundaries since I was > grossly obese for many years and now maintain a healthy appropriate weight and this is > made possible by SCD's limitaions regarding the wrong kind of carbs. > > I include lots of protein , about 100 grams daily but use at least 80-100 grams of carbs > too. > > Carol F. > SCD 6 years. celiac > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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