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I also tend to eat little or nothing during depressive episodes and have to make a consious effort to eat. Not eating prepetuates the depression in a major way for me, so I try to have fruits and veggies around. I try to at least snack throughout the day if a regulare meal just isn't appealing. I think this not only helps avert or shorten an emotional spiral, but I believe snacking continually may keep my metabolism from getting all out of wack and sluggish with the undereating. Lots of water, yes, breathing exercises, and regular sleep schedule help too of course. I also steer clear of sugar and other processes foods that tend to, even on a regular day, upset digestion. Definitely seems to be a connection between digestive and mental health.
Anyone notice gluten or other wheat / baked goods causing a depression onset?
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Depression and Digestion
Posted by Nirmala N.
I don't know about anybody else but I've noticed that when I go through periods of extreme stress or depression, my digestive system gets all out of whack. I know a lot of people have problems with overeating when they're depressed, but I'm the opposite. I tend to undereat and I also suffer from perpetual indigestion if I'm overly wigging out. I've noticed this can also lead to bad breath, which makes sense, if your alimentary tract is just one long tube through your body. I find that deep breathing exercises, eating fruits and veggies even if I'm not hungry enough for a full meal, and drinking lots of water all tend to help the digestive problems AND the depression. How about other people? Do you find there's a connection between your feelings and your eating habits?