Depression and diet
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Depression and diet
| Mon, 02-01-2010 - 1:40pm |
Have any of you experienced the impact of diet on depression or bipolar disorder? I don't drink alcohol at all. I know my depression gets worse when I eat junk (i.e., sugary, fatty, salty) and gets a bit better if I eat healthful foods. I also tend to get reflux if I eat things like pizza, which doesn't help depression. I'm not sure that there is a lot of advice out there on this. Please comment, thanks!
Deb

Hi Deb,
I agree, my depression is better when I eat healthy!
Hi, Heidi - as a matter of fact, I have indeed heard that the B vitamins help depression.
HI Deb: I take a multivitamin/mineral with breakfast and a separate Vit B complex with supper.
yes, this is true - vitamins from group B as B1, B6, B12 are very good for depression. From time to time I do injections Milgamma which contain all the necessary vitamins from this group, and I feel better.
As to the food, I feel better when I eat sweets. Dieting and healthy eating just worsen my state of mind...
Hi, Josie - I LOVE pop tarts!
Deb: we are always so similar in a lot of ways!