Keto diet for mental illness

[TL500]

Has anyone or anyone you know of experienced this diet?

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[Adorable1]

I follow fairly strictly a low carb diet which is what Keto is as far as I’m aware.

Have done for about three years. It works for me as it stops me craving sweet things. Also I lost a lot of weight on it. It helps me maintain the weight loss to continue with it. I have over the last few months lapsed a little as in, my portions have gotten a little bigger, so must rein it in I definitely have felt healthier on this. I can’t do diets usually but once the first couple of weeks were done in this I found it easier as the cravings weren’t around, it also takes some determination obviously and some distractions ..I did a little more walking …I love meat, fish ,cheese, eggs etc so it suits me too.

[Adorable1 in reply to Adorable1]

PS I think If you feel healthier and better about yourself it does help mental health…

[TL500 in reply to Adorable1]

Does it help your mental health?

[Adorable1 in reply to TL500]

It helps me because it creates a mindset and an aim ,feeling healthier helps me feel better about myself. A slimmer me is healthier

[TL500 in reply to Adorable1]

Have you tried to reduce or off meds?

[Adorable1]

No, I’ve had a really bad year,

In my opinion it helps to make me feel better but not so far a substitute for meds…a bit like exercise it helps a lot but only you will know if you can chance coming off meds..I guess a combination of things could make it possible to come off meds but in my opinion not keto alone, only your GP could advise on this as it depends what meds you take too.

Best wishes

[TL500 in reply to Adorable1]

Thanks

[TL500 in reply to Adorable1]

Did/do you have any professional working with you on the diet?Could you share what you eat and drink for this diet please ? Thanks

[Adorable1]

Hi

No I didn’t have a professional working with me. I researched online.

Should check with your Dr prior to starting any diet check it is suitable for you.

There is a lot of information online about the Keto or low carb diet. I eat a lot of chicken, fish, cheese, eggs as a rule, no bread pasta or potatoes which can take getting used to. But I’m used to that now.

Check out details on line there is so much information and recipes and tips.

[TL500 in reply to Adorable1]

Keto diet has less vegetables and fruits and more meat. Would that cause constipation?

[LaCerdita]

Yes! I’m actually a specialist in keto for ADHD. My ADHD is now 95% gone and my PMDD (severe PMS) is 100% gone.

For me and the people I work with, it has been a miracle.

If you like I can send you a bunch of resources, including a directory of practitioners who are trained in keto for mental health.

[TL500 in reply to LaCerdita]

If you could please. International. Thanks

[LaCerdita in reply to TL500]

Yes for sure! I will message you in just a moment!