BestSinceDAYONE
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So, like many of us on this forum, I have tried many diets, low carb, high carb, vegan, IF etc.
So my question is as it relates to mental health, anecdotally (and it sounds like others have the same experience) a low carb diet feels GREAT for a few days almost euphoric and then I slip into a deep depression where I am super passive about everything. Very rigid in my thinking and just in general a blank mood, not really smiling etc. But it seems to be the best for my physique in terms of fat loss and as far as work, you almost become hyper aware of things and Vulcan like.
With carbohydrates it definitely seems to improve my mood and overall happiness with life but I tend to get fatter and overeat VERY EASILY
Can anyone ELI5 why this occurs? Given my hormone panel (I can attach again, but I am low SHBG guy) what can I do / take to improve this? (Thyroid, testosterone, etc. )
So my question is as it relates to mental health, anecdotally (and it sounds like others have the same experience) a low carb diet feels GREAT for a few days almost euphoric and then I slip into a deep depression where I am super passive about everything. Very rigid in my thinking and just in general a blank mood, not really smiling etc. But it seems to be the best for my physique in terms of fat loss and as far as work, you almost become hyper aware of things and Vulcan like.
With carbohydrates it definitely seems to improve my mood and overall happiness with life but I tend to get fatter and overeat VERY EASILY
Can anyone ELI5 why this occurs? Given my hormone panel (I can attach again, but I am low SHBG guy) what can I do / take to improve this? (Thyroid, testosterone, etc. )