Bob,

I can relate to the depression.  Initially, when I changed to
lower-slower carb diet I had trouble with it.  Now, I don't find it too
bad except if I get really tired.  Then I'm no longer just tired, I'm
tired and depressed.  It lifts after I catch up on my rest.

And yes, I too can relate to the feelings of well-being when I've eaten
some fast carbs.  I've done this after drinking alcohol which keeps my
sugar down.  The alcohol seems to prevent my sugar from going too high,
but I still get the "rush" of the fast carb.  Nevertheless, I'm
avoiding doing that for the most part.  Just an experiment really.

And I've turned into a veggie nut.  I NEED them!

Sometimes, I take 5HTP, which is supposed to boost serotonin.  It helps
me with moodiness and the occasional carb cravings.  However, I'm not
promoting it for everybody, and it might not be right for you.  I have
no particular expertise in its usage, so you'll need to do your own
research.  I can speak only from my personal experience.

I hear you - I've had clinical depression for years and recently found
out I was heading for T2 though not quite there yet. I cut out a lot of
the carbs and my moods have been all over the map.

Carb intake and brain serotonin levels are related and if you drop one
the other probably drops and you'll feel it until everything gets used
to it's new place.

I've been trying to eat foods high in tryptophan, then "chasing" them
with a few beans like chickpeas or kidney beans.
I had read that insulin helps trypotophan be taken up into the brain,
where the brain makes serotonin out of it.

While I don't want a big insulin surge a little one from a few beans
may help the tryptophan from the other food make it where I want it to
go.  

LQ

Bob, glad to hear that you are doing so well on your woe and getting
control of your diabetes.

I am concerned with your mood swings.  They may be totally unrelated to
diabetes.  If they interfere with the functioning of your life, you
might want to seek the advice of a professional.

Loretta

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