Depression, Anxiety, Bi-polar??!

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• dz

  okay … fats as in … nuts?!

  cheers for the reply! :))
• loorin

  nuts and avocados and legumes.. seeds, olives, beans, grains.. can all be high in fats. but it sounds like detox, d&z.. I didn’t have any symptoms of detox the 2 times I tried the lemonade “cleanse”. My teeth just got kinda.. fuzzy… 3 weeks is what you can expect. Up your fruit and water in take and it should help greatly!
• dz

  that makes sense, loorin :))

  i’ve been eating a ton of avos and seeds and oils and nuts!! my body weight is on the slim side & i don’t want to end up losing weight … i’m 5’8, 124 pounds.

  i haven’t been drinking that much water & my fruit intake has not been that great … so basically i have to reverse what i’ve been doing

  thanks!! :))
• loorin

  It’s tricky to find the right balance for you right off the bat, every body is different.. you might lose some weight over the first little bit but that’s not to say there aren’t lots of ways to put it on again later! Good luck! Let us know how your transition goes! I find I am still trying to make it to 100% raw.. I am currently battling with a bunch of health issues and am using some cooked foods as a crutch.. So far today has been a 100% day and I am hoping to keep it that way for the rest of the week.. Just take it a day at a time.. It’s a HUGE life change! But I know so worth it.
• dz

  guys … you’re awesome!!! maybe it’s just in my head that i’m thinking that i’m all depressed and yada, yada.

  i went to a raw food restaurant today with my daughter and hubby and i feel great!! :))

  meloe … love your attitude … especially the crayons and doodling part!! :))

  thank you all :))

  xoxo Z
• dz

  well, that’s the thing, bean … i was diagnosed with a mild depression from an acupuncture dr … i don’t know … maybe it’s in my mind or maybe not … i’m trying to figure things out for myself and hence improve on my diet for a better state of mind … any food that improves mood .. ? thanks!
• schmoopee Raw Newbie

  d&z When you are new to raw food it is completely normal to have mood swings. In my case I have binge eating disorders that motivated my switch to raw foods. When you no longer have the trigger foods to soothe, smother, or evoke your emotions you are left only with the “raw” feelings to deal with. This can be difficult and many times is the reason people stop being raw, although they might not even know it.

  I would suggest keeping a journal. Track the food you eat and your mood each day. This will help you know what works and what doesn’t. Some people react too strongly to high sugar fruits (i.e. bananas) and have to stay away from them.

  keep it simple and go easy on yourself!
• dz

  thanks again guys :))

  i’m more lost than ever … i don’t know what to do anymore … do i keep being raw, do i follow the ayurvedic diet, the blood type diet … i can’t even hear what my body is telling me anymore.

  when i did eat regular food (i’ve always been healthy) i didn’t think about all this stuff and it was just a tad easier.

  i’ve heard about maca … my husband told me about it and i can agree that it improves my mood or maybe it’s because i know about it that i think this way.

  i’m craving a ton of cooked food … not something fancy – just the simple things … rice, bread, etc.

  at the end of this day i chose this lifestyle for a clear, healthier mind … yet i’m more confused than ever :)))
• dz

  i am 100% raw-vegan … except for honey :)) raw honey is deelish! today is my … okay, don’t make fun of me, okay … 7th day on raw food :)) before that i did 8 days and i couldn’t handle it and ate a little rice with some other cooked food :(( i’m also nursing my 5 month old, beautiful daughter :))

  my goal isn’t to lose weight, i’m already slim … so keeping my weight would be best!

  yeah, schmoopee did say it best! :))

  you know, after all the support i received from you guys i feel SO MUCH better! thank you raw people :)) i’m going to toughen up and stick with it :))
• schmoopee Raw Newbie

  Cool. If you continue to have problems please give us more information about what exactly you’re eating so we can better help you figure out what’s happening.

  Some people simply can not combine fruits and fats(nuts), it causes slower digestion…bloating. Bloating could also be a sign of a food allergy. Bloating, irritability + craving bread can be a sign of candida (you can google for a self-test).

  Don’t worry too much about being 100% to start. Many people transition into raw. Don’t feel like its all or nothing or 100% of one certain program. Last week I was mostly 100% raw except for a thai lunch with friends where i ordered steamed veggies and brown rice without hesitation. It is far more important to me to have fun and laugh and relax with my friends then to not go out because there’s nothing on the menu for me.

  Some of the biggest personalities in the raw food movement will admit to not being consistently 100% raw. I just saw an interview with Cherie Soria the founder of the Living Light Institute (where all the raw food chefs go to get certified) and she said she often is not 100% raw, in fact when she travels sometimes she’s only 50% raw and she was perfectly okay with that.

  Do what makes you feel good, strong, energized and calm, because in the end the most detrimental thing of all is stress.

  OH, geez…sorry this is so long. I love bread too, I sprout quinoa and it satisfies the craving for grain, only takes a day.
• dz

  i’m combining everything just because i’m so hungry all the time … i’m eating raw bread, burgers, chocolate … all the recipes from this site :))

  i can’t believe it that some of the biggest personalities are not raw 100% consistently … i needed to hear that … & for you to admit that you have rice w/steamed veggies … that’s just awesome! :))

  i know it’s not all or nothing but i am that way … either i’m raw or i’m not … i’m working on finding a balance that suits me best & am having such a hard time. hanging out with friends def. makes me a tad stressed just because often times i can’t eat anything …

  i love what you say “Do what makes you feel good, strong, energized and calm, because in the end the most detrimental thing of all is stress.” SO TRUE!!

  i just don’t want to give up because i know how good raw food is for us however i find that often times i’m stressing out over it.

  my hubby is sprouting quinoa & if it wasn’t for him i’d be off the raw food by now … he’s the one that makes all the food :))) i’m just not as motivated … i’m working on it :))
• dz

  hey raw mama!! :))

  it’s awesome that you posted :))

  do you think that maybe our hormones are a little crazy because we are nursing & that’s why we are experiencing all these feelings … ?

  i’m not taking any supp at the moment, i’m trying to gain all the vitamins from the food.

  i am not sure if bee pollen is considered vegan-raw but i know it’s excellent for the B group vitamins :))

  today i ate really simple food with simple combinations & feel really well! :)) BUT for dinner i had two types of raw bread & a burger (raw) and this spinach, tomato salad and i bloated … goes to show that keeping it simple is the best way … at least for me! :))

  peace light & love :))
• dz

  vegan2raw,

  Thank you for the advice & for the web site. I’ve stumbled across it before, but it was nice to review it again.

  I know what you mean about the night cravings, I have them as well :) I made a bunch of dips with crackers and breads and that way I always have something to eat, but just like you I can forget to eat during the day.

  These days, or it seems ever since I posted this topic, I feel so much better, knock on wood. I am starting to figure out this lifestyle and I am starting to enjoy it. It’s only when I haven’t ate anything in a while and hunger hits that I just want to eat everything in sight :) I, also, started to make big bowls of salad so that I have them ready during the day.

  If you experience anything let me know and I will do the same! Good luck to you on your raw journey and on your motherhood, too :)

  Thank you for all your advice everyone, it is much appreciated and I feel a lot better! Yay :)

  Live Love Laugh :)