Depression, anger issues

[thru_her_eyes]

Hi everyone, im struggling raw and i just feel so depressed like almost suicidal sometimes i havent felt this way before, and i have anger issues to the point that my psycharist prescribed meds to take to deal. I just need some encouragement and also im curious has anyone cured depression or i guess anger that could have stem from their depression, i guess anyone have luck with their mental health?? Ok thanks
Blessings

[rande]

yes! i've only been all raw for 20 days but no matter what detox symptoms i have i always seem to be in a great mood, feeling light and happy. never used to be the case, used to be very depressed ALL the time.

[Solace]

I hear you !Please read over my thread on painkillers and depression. If you want to ask me anything personally you are more than welcome. http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?p=247435#post247435

[solarliving]

If someone is used to eating refined sugar then they can get moody when they are detoxing from it, like withdrawls. Even bread has sugar in it.

If you have been feeling this way prior to raw and for a while now, figure out what is it your angry about.

Here is something you can try:

Say "I am completely and permanently releasing and letting go of these feelings of anger," Take a deep breath in and as you exhale let them go.

"I am now letting go of these suicidal thoughts I have been holding on to. I now know I belong in this world, I am thank-ful to be alive." Take a deep breath in, exhale and let them go.

[dreamrawalwz]

Welcome to emotional detox. It's a very real thing. I went through a very rough patch a few weeks ago and was extremely suicidal. Once you get past it it's like a wave of "ah hah!" momtns. I feeling of serenity and peace. Just please try to look towards the other side. Remember, nothing is ever permanent. Things WILL change even though they don't look like they when you're in the moment of depression. It's difficult, trust me, I know all to well, but it WILL get better. Hang in there.

[DavidZaneMason]

I hear you.

Opinion:

-You don't know EVERY way there is to live and feel. Trust that there are better ways out there - and have the COURAGE to reach for them every day. Don't judge yourself based on what you've accomplished.....but only whether you REACHED for those new things every day. If you did it ONCE in a day.....that's more than some people do in a lifetime.

-If you are struggling raw....you need to cut back to a level that you ARE currently very comfortable with....and stretch from there. Put one foot in fron t of the other from there. THAT is YOUR path. If you are very uncomfortable - that rather defeats the purpose - don't you think?

-My depression and anger issues stemmed from issues with my mother. Are there issues relating to your parent(s) or feeling abandoned or hurt by one or both of your parents? Try to be honest with who/what you are mad at - and to forgive them. Try to figure out what one of THEIR shortcomings are.......and to commit to trying to help THEM.

-Try to really identify what you would like the person who hurt you to DO. Think of 3 things they can do to show you that they love you......and then go back and ask them if they would do those things for you. Be very specific. This can be very healing / therapeutic.

-And whatever you needs are that are not being met - try to provide them to yourself. Be a good parent toward yourself.

-Lastly, a good therapist or peer/anger support group can be helpful to talk about your issues with those who have also been through a little of what you are going through.

-These are just some suggestions/experiences that I found helpful....and I hope they are a little helpful to you.

-David Z. Mason

[chilove]

Hello there,

I'm so sorry that you struggling so much. I second Dave's advice to consider seeing a counselor. Some support and perspective on things can really help.

If these feelings have occured since you started raw, I would say that they are very likely a withdrawal from sugar and grains. If you had them before going raw, then yes, going raw and detoxifying your system will most likely help a great deal, but there is no telling how long that might take. Some people, like me, feel a relief from depression immediatley and others take awhile. But staying raw will definitely help in the long run.

Wishing you all the best,

Audrey
www.rawhealing.com

[yhill]

yes! i've only been all raw for 20 days but no matter what detox symptoms i have i always seem to be in a great mood, feeling light and happy. never used to be the case, used to be very depressed ALL the time.

Was the diet hard to begin

[cassidy]

I don't have any advice really. My moods go up and down. Sugar, I think, has a lot to do with it. I go from terribly TERRIBLY depressed to OK a few days later to MUCH better a couple weeks later. Your mind is sorting something out. You need to let it do that.
YOU WILL FEEL BETTER... SOON, NO DOUBT!
Keep writing and researching. Excercise. Be with people and talk. Try not to think about what you are feeling too much. Just be in the moment - in what you are doing and do your best to relax and know that you are healing.

BIG HUGS TO YOU!!!!!

[spicyfull]

Hang in there.............

[misslinda]

This is a serious post and I hope that you are still with us or if you are, update us. A statemet to say you are feeling suicidal needs to be discussed b/c as you detox, there may be a period of wanting to isolate as the body works hard to heal~the last hting you want to do is be depressed/suicidal and surround yourself by four walls where the possibilites are limited.


First of all, please continue to work with your psychiatrist what you are feeling and express them openly. Does your psychiatrist also do psychotherapy?

....I'm assuming you have been in therapy prior to RAW so there may be some issues that you are working thru while being raw. It's very common for us to be unveiling the inner core of our weaknesses,emotions,feelings etc on RAW b/c our body is sloughing off the layers to heal~~it's like a reflection back of everything you have felt and thought that gets tossed back out.

This process is real and can be debilating if you already have an undelying weakness........so please have support.

RAW does heal-depression/suicide. I have done it and been there. When I hear the word suicide or someone utters it, IT'S A STATEMENT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.......more so, we don't know you and what your history is.

Here is my story in a nut shell and prob a fw details I've never discussed :o

I had a long history of major depression approx over 20 some years. A history of suicide attempts and other self destructive behaviors and habits. LIFE was out of control.........2004, I found RAW and like I've told my friends before, this is what has kept me here longer than expected.

Thru this journey, I struggled greatly. RAW rebuilt my resilience to keep going. My last struggle with major depression/suicide, I found myself driving to the bridge at least 2 dozen times......this last time about 2.5 months ago, I was on the guardrail and a few steps from going........luckily, I had taken a good number of pain killers and dozed off on the side.

I made the mistake of not following thru with my psychiatrist and psycotherapist b/c I had already isloated myself and the suicidal ideaitions became a illustarted reality. Big mistake.

I had become so "ill" that eating was shunning,taste was non existent and my body felt lifeless............I fasted on raw juices and water. I am still here and intend to be here.........HEALING~~ CAN HAPPEN but utilize all your resources for WHOLLISTIC healing approach. Eat raw if that is your choice,work with your psychiatrist and make sure you have other support of family and friends...........here also.

I agree, keep you sugar blood balanced and get plenty of fresh air and good blood flowing workouts!!!! Stay active and expressive........have you checked out our blogging section?...........it's a FUN way to check in with each other.

[dreamrawalwz]

Here is my story in a nut shell and prob a fw details I've never discussed :o

I had a long history of major depression approx over 20 some years. A history of suicide attempts and other self destructive behaviors and habits. LIFE was out of control.........2004, I found RAW and like I've told my friends before, this is what has kept me here longer than expected.

Thru this journey, I struggled greatly. RAW rebuilt my resilience to keep going. My last struggle with major depression/suicide, I found myself driving to the bridge at least 2 dozen times......this last time about 2.5 months ago, I was on the guardrail and a few steps from going........luckily, I had taken a good number of pain killers and dozed off on the side.

I made the mistake of not following thru with my psychiatrist and psycotherapist b/c I had already isloated myself and the suicidal ideaitions became a illustarted reality. Big mistake.

I had become so "ill" that eating was shunning,taste was non existent and my body felt lifeless............I fasted on raw juices and water. I am still here and intend to be here.........HEALING~~ CAN HAPPEN but utilize all your resources for WHOLLISTIC healing approach. Eat raw if that is your choice,work with your psychiatrist and make sure you have other support of family and friends...........here also.

Wow Misslinda. I'm glad you're still here. I believe if I didn't find raw that I wouldn't be on this Earth anymore.

[trinity082482]

Ya, My ex (son's father) is like that. He has depression He can be nice one minute and the next min he is a pretty angry person, lots of things set him off and he became abusive to me.
He is still the same way and he has attempted suicide twice with sleeping pills. He is on strong meds right now but he is still the same person. Two nights ago he flew off the handle and I decided to cut ties. It was impossible to be friends. I am trying to be civil.. but in all honesty.. the anger issue is what bothers me. I can deal with someone being depressed.. Being very angry all the time, personally pushes me away. I don't want that negativity in my life. So I feel your pain because I used to live with someone who was the same way.
Depression and anger are a scary combination. I wish you well my friend. :o

[Pennypower]

Oh my gosh, I just posted "Depression" right after you. We must have posted at the same time practically. I'm confused about this issue also, but trust me, I understand how you feel!
Penny

[Veganforlife]

I truly believe eating 100% raw can cure and heal practically anything, especially depression. Misslinda - thanks for sharing - and we are so glad you are still here.
With my migraines my entire life - believe me - I had thought about leaving this circle of life. Living with pain every single day is not fun. I was at my wit's end and then Alissa and raw happened.
I hope the original poster is lurking and reading what the responses are from her asking for help.
I will never go back to SAD/CRAP foods. I don't want to ever be in that mindset or that "place" again.
I feel like I am living - finally.
I see things differently.
I smell things differently.
I taste things differently.
I believe in things differently.
I trust things differently.
I deal with things differently.
I am living differently - better. Much better since being 100% raw.
Raw is so very healing. Healing the mind, body, and soul.