How to never be depressed or anxious again by lifeisgood61

"There was more than one root cause, but the biggest was gluten."

How I did it: Well, it's a big claim to say NEVER. But I can't believe how much better I feel since I stopped eating gluten. My understanding is that for the gluten sensitive person, it destroys your uptake of nutrients. Since most of your seratonin is made in  your gut...it makes sense that gluten sensitive people might also be anxious and depressed. I couldn't figure it out. I'd have everything in the world going for me, but still be fighting this depression. I can't believe how much more sturdier I feel.

Lessons & tips: You may want to read up about gluten and depression. And try an elimination diet. It can't hurt you.


 

Jan 05, 2011, 02:45PM PST | 3 comments | 4 cheers


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buffalosnowangel is enjoying her last days of being 24

Very interesting...

I’ve had a lot of digestive issues, and I’ve only recently heard about how malnutrition can impact depression/anxiety. Ever since I started having IBS and reflux, it’s kept me from properly absorbing nutrients, and I’ve been incredibly anxious and (on and off) depressed. This would make a lot of sense!

Jan 05, 2011, 03:29PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

hopena

This makes a lot of sense for me, too

I’ve had more digestive issues – getting to the point where I could barely keep anything down for the past year or more – and I’ve been incredibly anxious/depressed (although I’ve had reasons for it, it’s too much/ongoing). I should have checked out the gluten-free books, when i was in the bookstore. (I was too focused on the pet health section.)

Jan 09, 2011, 10:22AM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer

lifeisgood61

Recommend: Start following some of the discussion boards out there about gluten free and celiac disease. You’ll be amazed.

Two I like are “Gluten Free” and The Celiac Diva both on FB.

Jan 24, 2011, 10:17AM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer


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