Sceptical

[masa2333]

Hi everyone.

As I’m doing my research on panic disorder, I find more and more correlations between anxiety/panic and diet, claiming that removing certain foods (spicy, sweets, high fat etc.) and adding others (healthier) could help with overcoming anxiety. Has any of you tried it or found it helpful?

Also, supplementing with certain minerals and vitamins? (Vitamin D, B6 and B12, magnesium...)

[kholoudkotb]

Hey there i dnt think it helps

[masa2333 in reply to kholoudkotb]

Yeah I was also sceptical...thanks anyway

[Hidden in reply to kholoudkotb]

Agree

[Anxietyhappens]

There is a correlation between Anxiety panic disorder and vitamin deficiency. Based on my research a lack of vitamin c in a persons diet could be the cause of anxiety or panic, hyperthyroidism can also cause anxiety symptoms. There's a plethora of information out there. I believe in the science.

[masa2333 in reply to Anxietyhappens]

I’ve recently found out that I am deficient in some vitamins. I have Hashimoto’s too. Will work that further

[melissan]

I think vitamin D helped me!

[masa2333 in reply to melissan]

I’m deficient in vitamin D. 🤔

[SJC3]

I don't know about everyone, but for me, there is a direct correlation between my anxiety and gluten. I'm okay unless I've been glutened (I have NCGS). Every single time. The last time it happened (priest accidentally switched the container with my safe host with another nearly identical container with a wheat host), I was in hell for 6 months. It's what finally drove me to getting on Lexapro.

[masa2333 in reply to SJC3]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been eating gluten since forever and couldn’t imagine a day without it. I guess I will have to research further

[Anxietyhappens in reply to SJC3]

Thank you for the Gluten information. I recently stopped eating gluten because I'm allergic, but I agree with you. There may be a correlation.

[SJC3 in reply to Anxietyhappens]

I believe for those of us who react to gluten, there is a huge correlation. I know many people who have had the same experience as I have. I don't believe everyone reacts to it, but for those of us with a genetic predisposition to react to gluten, one of the ways it shows up is mental symptoms. I get lots of physical symptoms too, but the mental ones are longest lasting and most debilitating.

[masa2333 in reply to SJC3]

May I ask what your symptoms were, if it is okay with you to share? I am oftentimes bloated and constipated and feel pain in my stomach but I never thought about food that could contribute to that feeling

[SJC3 in reply to masa2333]

I had too many to name all of them. The biggest ones that all went away after I eliminated gluten and then healed my gut were: diarrhea (often), constipation (sometimes), acid reflux, brain fog, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, exhaustion, tooth enamel erosion, easy bruising and low iron levels. I didn't get much bloating but that's a super common symptom of both Celiac Disease and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (I tested negative for Celiac but have 2 of the genes and react strongly to gluten, so I have a diagnosis of NCGS).

[socratesanne in reply to SJC3]

There is a nerve that affects the stomach when stressed and can be affected by history of PTSD. You are right to eat foods good for your gut. There is a diet on line under Gut Psychology that speaks to a healthy gut. What you should eat and what not to eat.

[socratesanne]

See if you can watch Mark Hyman's U tube videos on the brain and health. I will try to find the name of the series. He really makes you think and he has a whole series that you mght find you can get information for free for the first two videos and they emailed mt eht rest for free. Also helpful is the Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges, regarding PTSD and also The body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk. Worth looking into for some guidance regarding PTSD. There are others if you seek this info.

[masa2333 in reply to socratesanne]

I will check it out, thank you.

I did find that my anxiety lowered when I cut out coffee, sugar and processed foods. Changed it with lots of fruits, veggies, nuts, cooked meat and tea. I also find that Magnesium works for me for relaxation before bed.