Low Carb= Low Depression?

teachbroeck · 12-08-2009, 12:20 PM

I have only been on LC for 2 weeks...I feel great! Lighter....less stressed! Is there any connection between LC and less anxiety and mild depression? I am not saying it a cure of course...i know it is a serious disease. My Stepdad truly believes the LC life helps his arthritis.

7littleangels · 12-08-2009, 12:23 PM

There is a connection for me. When I eat high-carb I suffer from anxiety,depression and a general lack of caring. Low-carb has been a life saver in a lot of areas.

Jeanie

JazzleBug · 12-08-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 7littleangels

There is a connection for me. When I eat high-carb I suffer from anxiety,depression and a general lack of caring. Low-carb has been a life saver in a lot of areas.

Jeanie

This^^ and the apathy gets really bad.

HotMommy · 12-08-2009, 12:54 PM

I know there is a link between depression and wheat-according to my Mom, who did some online research when she was feeling depressed with an unknown cause. I feel so much better on low carb not only physically but mentally it's whats kept me going for so long.

amber12 · 12-08-2009, 12:54 PM

I have been able to reduce my antidepressant meds since eating lc. I feel great, I believe it helps a whole lot.

Fizgig · 12-08-2009, 12:57 PM

Fitting into my skinny jeans sure makes me feel chipper!

sistertzu · 12-08-2009, 04:39 PM

For me there is a connection. I am feeling very well now living a low carb lifestyle. Although it's hard admit to depression, I have lived it. I am grateful I don't have to suffer any longer.

Sis

teachbroeck · 12-08-2009, 04:51 PM

THANKS EVERYONE! I am temped to go eat some pumpkin bread and hot chocolate right now but won't! Maybe Jello and whip cream.

12-08-2009, 12:20 PM	#1
teachbroeck Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI Posts: 69 Gallery: teachbroeck Stats: 180/169/150 WOE: low carbs Start Date: November 29	Low Carb= Low Depression? I have only been on LC for 2 weeks...I feel great! Lighter....less stressed! Is there any connection between LC and less anxiety and mild depression? I am not saying it a cure of course...i know it is a serious disease. My Stepdad truly believes the LC life helps his arthritis.

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12-08-2009, 12:23 PM	#2
7littleangels Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,745 Gallery: 7littleangels Stats: It does not matter. This is for life. WOE: Atkins '72/ Healthy eating for life Start Date: Does not matter. I have to eat this way for life.	There is a connection for me. When I eat high-carb I suffer from anxiety,depression and a general lack of caring. Low-carb has been a life saver in a lot of areas. Jeanie

12-08-2009, 12:54 PM	#4
HotMommy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 589 Gallery: HotMommy Stats: 5'8 175/127/120-133 WOE: LC primal Start Date: About 5 years ago	I know there is a link between depression and wheat-according to my Mom, who did some online research when she was feeling depressed with an unknown cause. I feel so much better on low carb not only physically but mentally it's whats kept me going for so long.

12-08-2009, 12:54 PM	#5
amber12 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 32 Gallery: amber12 Stats: 199/186/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2009	I have been able to reduce my antidepressant meds since eating lc. I feel great, I believe it helps a whole lot.

12-08-2009, 12:57 PM	#6
Fizgig Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 7,249 Gallery: Fizgig Stats: 5'7", 148/128/130 WOE: Pre-maintenance, kind of Start Date: Pretty much forever	Fitting into my skinny jeans sure makes me feel chipper!

12-08-2009, 04:39 PM	#7
sistertzu Resident crazy dog lady Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 5,121 Gallery: sistertzu Stats: 244/goal -90 Atkins/IF WOE: VLC/no grain/ minimal dairy Start Date: originally march 08 but every day is a fresh start	For me there is a connection. I am feeling very well now living a low carb lifestyle. Although it's hard admit to depression, I have lived it. I am grateful I don't have to suffer any longer. Sis

12-08-2009, 04:51 PM	#8
teachbroeck Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI Posts: 69 Gallery: teachbroeck Stats: 180/169/150 WOE: low carbs Start Date: November 29	THANKS EVERYONE! I am temped to go eat some pumpkin bread and hot chocolate right now but won't! Maybe Jello and whip cream.