Posted by SLS on January 6, 2013, at 21:35:15
In reply to Re: More evidence of inflammation and depression., posted by larryhoover on January 6, 2013, at 20:11:31
I eat a diet high in carbohydrates, mostly because I still lack the energy and motivation to cook. Bread and cereal are cheap and easy. I definitely crave them. Abilify doesn't help. I have begun to change my behaviors, though, but I have trouble changing them all at once. Today was fresh broccoli day. For me, this is a significant change.
I feel that you hit the target with much of what you have written over these last few weeks. You have changed the way I think about diet. I appreciate the information that you present and your insights. It makes sense to eat and exercise your way to good health; as good as one's biology will allow.
When I was in my 20s, I changed my diet to be rich in protein and vegetables. I stayed away from sugars and starches. I exercised regularly. I remained very ill despite all of this. If I were to replicate these behaviors, I imagine I would feel better in a way an otherwise healthy person would feel were they to make similar changes. However, my experiences lead me to believe that diet is not the culprit in my illness. I have even looked at food allergy and have performed rotation diets.
Melatonin makes my depression decidedly worse. I took it at night, though. Some people need to take it in the early afternoon in order for their sleep to improve at night. Prazosin has helped me sleep along with reducing depression. My sleep had been very choppy previously. That said, my current sleep hygiene is not optimal. I need to make some changes.
Too many bagels.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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