Raw food and emotions

[Nichola]

I was hoping to hear from others about how their emotions are affected by raw food.

My parents have just been visiting me, and lets just say, my raw diet went completely out the window and I didn't see my juicer for 10 days.....always happens.

Since they left, I have been to the store and purchased bags of fruit and veg, and for 4 days now, have been back on fruit breakfastes and vegetable juice meals.....

Yesterday I felt so depressed that I could only sit on the sofa, and act listless. I am angry at my husband for things that happened 6 years ago (and have given him an earful about, much to his suprise) and I feel like old emotions are swirling around inside me.

I have heard about raw food doing this, but is it true? Do other people experience it? I feel terrible, terrible, terrible!!!!!

[rawstrength]

I've experienced it, too. As old toxins resurface in the body as part of the detoxification process, old emotions can also resurface. I've had spells of being very depressed, or very angry on raw. Feeling tired or energyless can also be a side-effect of the changes going on in your body as you transition to raw. Fortunately, those days are over for me now! I spent three days alone by myself, water fasting, and let my emotions go crazy! After the three days were up, I gradually began to eat again, starting with limited amounts of juicy fruit. Now I feel so peaceful and yet energetic almost all of the time. Give yourself some time, and you will find your balance on raw. It may take a while, and you could speed up the process by fasting, or you could just be patient and keep eating raw.

[Maui Girl]

For me it is just the opposite. When I used to try cooked foods, I became a different person. I was mean, grumpy, and stressed about everything. Sticking to the raw foods changed everything for me. I hope it changes soon for you too.

[DavidZaneMason]

I hear you. Sounds frustrating. People have their own fixations, emotions and Karma. But more important that THAT is knowing IN ADVANCE what your goals and real motivations are. A person can lie about that to OTHERS....or make light of it....but can never really lie about THAT to yourself. So: Identify what are YOUR key lifetime goals and passions. If raw food is a NECESSARY tool to reach that.....you'll find a PROCESS to use it....and be joyful daily.....and be a great example to your friends and loved ones.

-I eat with my family perhaps 100 times per year. I always just bring an apple or two...or cut up a pineapple or whatever. If I'm out on business or whatever....I simply order a glass of water and say, "I am here to spend time with YOU. I'm not hungry (which is true)...so I'm not eating." If I get cross-examined....I play it off with humor. If pressed, I just say, "Nope. No more talkin or my feet do the walkin!" :) Gotta put out those dignity boundaries! Ha! ha!

-David Z. Mason

[shashibala]

It sounds like maybe your emotional trauma could be related to detoxing from all the cooked foods you ate recently when your family was visiting. If I eat cooked foods I feel my mood fall and feel depressed. When I first started I had some mood swings while getting used to all raw. I have found that my moods and emotions have stabilized on raw, but I also feel much clearer about what I want in my life and don't put myself in situations that don't feel right energetically. I protect myself more from negativity more now.
Best wishes to you!

[Eva]

I'm happier when raw. BUT I have had a number of emotional days where I've recalled things from the past, started to realize some big things, etc. Then I get over it and feel better than ever. :)

I also am VERY good about keeping boundaries now but wasn't before. For example, if my mom calls just to chat in the middle of my workday and it's not a good time for a break, NOW I say, "Mommy (yeah that's what I call her!), it's so nice to hear from you. I can give you a minute or two of undivided attention, but I'm in the middle of something for work. How are you? Is everything okay?"

Whereas before, for some reason I didn't catch on when people were sucking my energy away or distracting me majorly. Now, I'm more aware of these things.

Speaking of distractions, I have got to get moving on work and get off of RFT for a bit. ;)

[jacsam]

For me it is just the opposite. When I used to try cooked foods, I became a different person. I was mean, grumpy, and stressed about everything. Sticking to the raw foods changed everything for me. I hope it changes soon for you too.
I too find the opposite....the better I stick to raw foods the more upbeat and light I feel emotionally.

[RawHeaven]

Strong emotions are also trapped in our tissues when we are not vibrating on a high frequency and eating well. This can be cummulative and intense when the process begins. When your body is detoxifying itself, more often than not those emotions are also being released in addition to the toxins that have been trapped in your body. It's a good thing when you experience this because everything is on it's way out. Yay! But on the flip side it's not always pleasant, fun nor easy to experience the sometimes raging emotions or spaciness.

I try to retreat from others when I feel particularly angry for no reason. I grab a good book, meditate and listen to calming music. Yoga really helps compliment the release in that you're letting go of the intense emotions while bringing in more positivity and balance. Helps ease the process I believe.

[2 Corinthians 7:1]

Nichola, I'm so glad you posted this. I'm going through much of the same. This thread has been very helpful.
~Lynn

[Maui Girl]

Has anyone tried E3 live or pill form? It is supposed to help with these issues. The reviews look promising.