Posted by Snoozy on April 29, 2003, at 10:07:50
In reply to Blood Sugar Levels and Anxiety Symptoms, posted by KellyD on April 29, 2003, at 6:36:14
I can have lots of unpleasant things happen if I'm not careful about eating regularly. My understanding is that big fluctuations in blood glucose can cause these problems. If you haven't eaten in a while, your glucose is down and if you have a big meal it spikes.
(I hope someone can scientifically explain this - I know I can't!)
What works for me, and is supposed to be healthy, is frequent small meals. I try to have protein, carbs and fat in each one. It does help.
> I don't know where to ask this question, so I'll start here. I have GAD and hx of panic attacks. Fairly controlled at this point. Used Klonopin for a while and now use it PRN. My improvement has been good, but on rare occassions, maybe once a month, I have a toned down version of those weird feelings and mild phyical anxiety feelings, again. It is normally after not eating for a while and eating a big meal. Not a good idea to do that anyway, but it's how it is sometimes. Happens after I FINISH eating and lasts for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Then it goes away and I'm fine. I have not had blood glucose problems in the past. What is going on? Is there really a relationship there? Any ideas, it's strange ?
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