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Posted 10/4/2014 10:51 PM (GMT 0)
any certain foods to eat when anxiety /depression hits ~trying to see..
Posted 10/4/2014 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
When I get anxiety my stomach wont let me eat : (
Posted 10/5/2014 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
banana. excellent potassium levels. esp for depression. brain food. i hope for anxiety as well.
Posted 10/5/2014 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
Deborah-i can relate to you but i am trying to eat when i can as i happen to have low B.S and get panic attack for staying away from food.

HT-Banana is so good for brain and energy ,i make sure i have it available.But due to diabetes i am just careful with it.

thanks so much !

keep more responses coming !trying to eat better now a days ~
Posted 10/5/2014 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
me t1. so i know.
Posted 10/5/2014 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
LoL... It's funny because I don't know what foods to eat when I have anxiety but I know what foods not to eat....

I stay away from fatty and spicy foods, chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol. I also noticed that when I overeat, it can make my anxiety spike.
Posted 10/5/2014 8:40 AM (GMT 0)
i know i shouldn't but at the moment my dependency on caffeine is in the acute addictive phase!!!! a mate found the brand i like does a strong dark one. mmmmmmmmm. i am a naughty over caffeinated turtle. sure can move after a few-dozen cups!!!!
Posted 10/14/2014 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
The best food for anxiety is over-cooked onions. The onions must be VERY over-cooked. Over-cooked onions have a special quality that reduces anxiety.
Other good foods for anxiety:
Sweet potatoes, any root vegetables, hot oatmeal, hot soups, and spicy herbal teas.
Worst foods for anxiety: sugar, caffeine, chocolate, all cold foods, all cold drinks, salad.
Posted 10/14/2014 3:16 AM (GMT 0)
This is a good list....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/23/best-foods-for-anxiety_n_4810919.html

...of course diet is only a piece of the puzzle...but good nutrition along with other treatment options that work for you is a great part of anxiety management.;)

S.C.

Posted 10/14/2014 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
When I'm being good, I will eat lean protein (like tuna) and raw veggies. Also, since I usually crave sugar when I'm stressed, I try to satisfy that craving with hibiscus tea. My favorite is the Hibiscus Iced Tea at Panera. YUM! It lowers blood pressure & levels out blood sugar, plus it tastes really good even without any sweetener.
Posted 10/14/2014 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
I can hardly eat when my anxiety kicks in, but I sure will try!😏
I love to snack on almonds and cashews throughout my day. Cashews have omega-3 which is a good mental health boost.. They seem to help my anxiety levels a lot.
Posted 10/14/2014 1:29 PM (GMT 0)
Great list S.C. Explains why the summer I was feeling the worst the only thing I could eat were eggs!

I'd also add, for the women out there...escpecially those of us that may be estrogen dominant as we enter peri/menopause...broccoli, spinach, kale, cabbage, brussel sprouts. They all help rid the body of excess estrogen that can contribute to anxiety. And, stay away from soy.
Posted 10/14/2014 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
I don't eat sugar in any form. I just don't like it.

But if my anxiety kicks in, I find myself craving a little something sweet, and somehow, dunno why, but it seems to help. Go figure, eh?




M.
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