Panic and Gluten-free diet

[JLK]

Hi everyone!

A gluten free diet was recommended to me by a few different people when my anxiety became really severe. I didn't try it until recently, and found that I did feel really good for a few days, then it sort of leveled out again.

Anyway, after a month of this, I thought the diet really wasn't doing anything for me, and I ate some pizza which gave me awful, awful heartburn. A few days later, I tried some pasta and cheese and experienced the same thing, but I actually threw up what little bit I had eaten of the pasta. Now, I'm just not sure what's going on with me and I'm afraid to try eating "glutenous" things again.

Does anyone have experience with eliminating certain things from your diet and lowering your anxiety? Or anything like what I've mentioned here?

Thanks!

[Enduronman]

I was ordered to be a Vegan.
The food I was eating prior, caused increased anxiety, stress, and pain. (disease)
From the looks of your post, you have GER or GERD. Look it up. Simple fix..not a big deal.
Not real sure about the gluten issue, pizza, pasta, cheese, whatever was on the pizza,..GER....not gluten.
Yes, eating the right foods (healthy) will lower your anxiety. Fact!
Welcome friend!!

E-Man.

[jessed03]

The GER/GERD issue is a huge issue for so many people. Loads of anxiety folk are suffering from symptoms when they needn't be, simply because that issue isn't in order. Eman is preaching the gospel on that. Worth looking into if you believe it could be affecting you. I think there's a big chance it could be.

Cutting food groups can help sometimes, sure. It's mainly because they help with with GERD issues, digestive issues, blood sugar issues, that are affecting the anxiety.

Diets that promote lesser inflammation and better digestion are always useful. They do usually forbid gluten too lol.

[JLK]

I'm just trying to puzzle this all out. I did look up GERD and it does sound like what I have, but the thing is I never had experience with heartburn until taking anti-anxiety meds (I learned really fast not to take those on an empty stomach) and I've never had it so severe as I did this week with re-introducing the gluten. I don't want to go to the doctor, because I'm sure she'll just prescribe another pill to take :/

[Enduronman]

Another great reply Jesse..

It (may) very well be the medication raising the acid levels in your stomach itself.

I also think that you may have went abit beyond the re-introduction of some gluten into your diet friend, I got GER just reading it...all of those things that you mentioned, are packed with bad fats, sodium, high carbs, dairy,..and basically not "good" foods although they taste really good!

I would try a medication designed to lower and block acid reflux, asap..you may be very surprised at the results.

Also, if you don't already have an (auto-immune system disorder) then generally speaking, people go "gluten" free because of digestive issues or difficulties and not so much for mental health reasons or because it may be linked to anxiety/panic but I am going to search that subject now because maybe I just learned something new too!!..

E-Man..

[JLK]

Although it didn't work dramatically for me, gluten-free can help mental health issues! It's been linked for years to schizophrenia, and more recently to autism, ADD and, yep, anxiety. lol I guess it's all about the chemistry of the body.

Thanks for all the help guys!

[Enduronman]

Thank you because I had no idea that there may be links to gluten/anxiety/depression...I just read some articles. Geeze can we eat anything!!!!

[JLK]

I think broccoli is okay.

[Enduronman]

oh geee...yum

[Chiddler]

Hi everyone!

A gluten free diet was recommended to me by a few different people when my anxiety became really severe. I didn't try it until recently, and found that I did feel really good for a few days, then it sort of leveled out again.

Anyway, after a month of this, I thought the diet really wasn't doing anything for me, and I ate some pizza which gave me awful, awful heartburn. A few days later, I tried some pasta and cheese and experienced the same thing, but I actually threw up what little bit I had eaten of the pasta. Now, I'm just not sure what's going on with me and I'm afraid to try eating "glutenous" things again.

Does anyone have experience with eliminating certain things from your diet and lowering your anxiety? Or anything like what I've mentioned here?

Thanks!

Unless you have been diagnosed with celiac disease or an actual allergy of intolerance to gluten there is absolutely NO benefit to be gained from a gluten-free diet. Giving up random foods on the off chance it might help really really isn't a sensible approach. Get yourself properly diagnosed! If you actually are a celiac you need to know!