I have been suffering lately from what I guess they call the blues. I suffer from depression (Yes, i have no problem admitting this). The more I read about depression the more I realize that being medicated is not THE answer. Does it help, yes of course. But, it does not really get to the root of it. I think therapy can help also but that does not always do it either because depression, I truly believe, is chemical. Yes, it is true that some people get the blues during tough times and can talk it out and be fine. I am talking about the kind of depression that you live with on and off all the time or for some just plain ole' all the time. If that makes sense. I truly, truly believe that diet can be the answer. I have been on an eating plan before and most of my depressive symptoms have almost all together gone away. If it worked why did I stop eating that way? Along with depression i also suffer from an eating disorder. No, not anorexia or bulimia. I have been over weight all my life and have suffered from yoyo dieting since I was 11 or 12 years old. Anyways, getting back to topic... I have been doing more and more research and it just can not be any more clearer to me. I have to change my eating habits to feel better.
My last blog I talked about the first baby step and that is getting rid of sugar. It started out great but by the end of the week there were some yummy foods in my house that spoke my name, hahaha, and I gave in to them. So here I am ready to "start" again. I have to get rid of that crap (with many arguments from my children). But I think I know one of my biggest issues. I am not good at baby steps. For me it is all or nothing. So the next few days I am going to be planning and preparing for my "depression diet". Once I have it all figured out I will be writing about it. I know that sugar and breads are big no no's for me. I know that I need to up my greens and one way i do that is by adding greens such as kale to smoothies. I will also be upping my fruits and veggies. Shopping day is tomorrow and.....
Tomorrow is a new day!!
"Good morning, Eeyore," said Pooh.
"Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning, which I doubt," said he.
"Why, what's the matter?"
"Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can't all, and some of us don't. That's all there is to it."
"Can't all what?" said Pooh, rubbing his nose.
"Gaiety. Song-and-dance. Here we go round the mulberry bush."
A. A. Milne
From book Winnie the Pooh
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YES! Count me in. Been thinking the same thing & also knowing what you know as well. God I love sugar & food...but even more I miss the person I had become/was becoming last Spring before I, too decided "just a little" wouldn't hurt. Well, it DOES! I just saw myself in a mirror covered wall waddling away from the Chinese buffet & decided time to throw it all out again (my turn kids) AMEN SISTER, to the all or nothing, baby steps do NOT work, thanks for the reminder, was hoping today for just this kind of inspiration. THANK YOU. I will join you on Monday, when company is gone. Let's help each other stay focused. Sugar bad. Got it.
Support is always the best way to go!! Glad you are going to join me on this journey.
Hi Mary,
I was just on your friend's blog and read how you were both giving up sugar. It sound like you both have investigated "Potatoes Not Prozac" by Kathleen DesMaisons, which absolutely links depression to the naturally low serotonin in sugar sensitive people. I think many are misdiagnosed in the depression department and the single most obvious and logical reason is food. Our food supply has changed dramatically over the years and depression and other illnesses have increased. I don't think it takes a rocket scientist to put those two things together!!! Anyhow, I strongly encourage you to read her book and give her program a try. It has made the biggest difference in my life. After many years of struggling, after a short time doing her program (I am now on step 5), my depression is 100% gone, along with about 40 other chronic symptoms. I am happy, productive and feel a freedom I can hardly describe. I also recommend not going off sugar cold turkey, but following her plan for detox. Giving up sugar without her steps generally will lead to relapse later on. Best of luck to you!
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