Posted by dmlvt on September 21, 2006, at 12:51:33
In reply to Re: What would the perfect anti-depression diet be, posted by Meri-Tuuli on September 21, 2006, at 9:17:26
> 'Diet change cured me of depression'
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4610998.stmThanks for the link. I had found that article myself and read it within the past week. But, as an experiment of one, it provides hope but certainly not conclusive evidence.
> Although I would perhaps ditch the coffee. I
I am working on that. Previously, I would drink two cups of coffee at home and then one more at work. The coffee at work sucks, so I was putting extra sugar and some half-and-half into it. I've now cut out the cup at work, and at home, I'm mixing decaf and regular 50/50. So, I'm at about 1/3 of the caffeine of a month ago, and I'll see if I can keep dropping it.> I think sugar control is quite important too.
I've found that after a month without wheat products, including flour, and a month with very limited sugar, that my cravings for sweets have dropped considerably.But, think about how many foods are simply off limits if you take sugar and wheat out of your diet. It's amazing how few foods I can eat.
My weight has dropped about 8 pounds in a month though.
I have reduced my medicine intakes as well. Within a month or so, I may be completely off of ADs, although Ativan and Ritalin may stick around a bit longer.
If I can drop all of the meds and remain in a good mental state, I'll do it. If not, it will have been an interesting experiment.
I must admit that I'd rather live a life without sugar and wheat and caffeine and alcohol than a life where I'm constantly worried about what medications are doing to my body (liver) and brain and my ability to think clearly. Well, at least today I believe that. After a few more weeks or months without ice cream or beer, I might be singing a different tune.
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