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Nubianess
02-22-2009, 07:20 AM
Hi guys,
just completed a 7 day water fast last week, it was my deepest/best detox, I really enjoyed it, didnt have any harsh physical symptoms except for the occasional headache and light headedness, but i definately felt like I was cleaning out. I felt i detoxed more emotionally than anything else.
Anyway, Ive been feeling really really emotional after the whole detox I mean, im teary, finding it hard to focus on ANY thing, e.t.c I dont know whats wrong with me.
When I broke the fast, I felt like my body wanted to fast some more but i had all this food/ recipes in the house i wanted to try out. I could easily have continued as food cravings/hunger wasnt the issue, my mind wanted food but not my body.
.I just felt like I was going into uncharted territory and was a little frightened of what the detox might bring up and ive been fasting/feasting majority of this year so i decided to take a break.
My body has become extremely sensitive after this fast, i mean I get gassy/ bloated if I have a green smoothie with a spicy salad. or If I snack between meals. my digestion is in upheaval because although I have been about 95% raw, Ive been eating late/staying up late/ comfort eating . I just dont feel good physically and emotionally.

Is it my frame of mind affecting my body? or I dont know,.. I think i want to fast some more,.. but for fear of my food in the fridge going off, Ill go on a green smoothie feast/ fruit fast until I use everything up and then I'll be on juice for a few days , and then the ultimate- Water!
I just cant be bothered eating now, if this is the result of it. I felt sooo light and elated and happy and peaceful on my fast, and I want to go back to that feeling. Anyone else ever had the same experience?

Aleesha Sattva
02-22-2009, 11:10 AM
yup. i sure have and do.

breaking your fast, especially after water needs to be done really really really really slowly and gently. i know my body often (when breaking a fast) is not happy with what i put it into it. it complains loudly! this can continue for a month (for me)...

as for your emotional self... fasting can start the detoxing of emotions but it's not like bringing food in just shuts off that flow. if you are detoxing... you are detoxing. be gentle with yourself, write in a journal... do some artwork... let it out!!! assist your body to let it out. (((hugs)))