raw food and anxiety

[EscapeArtist]

i dont know if i already posted a thread awhile back about this
I went raw for 30 days and my anxiety DRAMATICALLY reduced. I suffer from GAD and social anxiety
I went back to eating cooked (no gluten or dairy though) on Dec. 28 and today... today MOST of my anxiety is backk!! It feels weird to feel anxious again.
I believe now that raw is THE way for me .. Because while raw, I feel so mentally and physically clean that I can focus and absorb myself into things, and my physical anxiety goes away on top of it. Also, when I do feel 'anxious' on raw, it feels more like excitement, it feels like a positive energy..

Has anybody found relief of anxiety from going raw?

[changeisgood]

Yes. First off, if I deel anxiety now, it is related to hypoglycemia, not a real attack.

Most important, I have noticed a difference. I didn't realize it until yesterday when I had or really I should say my 23 y/o had a major arguement with me.
He's 2300 miles away. He could have been 3 for all that matter, because of the temper tantrum he was having because I wasn't giving him what he wanted. It ended badly, don't even know if he'll call me again for a long time.
But when I hung up I didn't have a panic attack, nothing. Of course, I'm concerned, but feeling okay.

I'm also not as depressed. Sure most of it was food related.
Imagine if children with ADD were placed on a raw diet. Miracles would happen.

All those food dyes were killing us.

[BlackKat]

Before raw my anxiety was peaking at an all time high (this past summer). Since going raw, I have felt a release from that. In dealing with every day problems, relationship issues and just an overall happiness within myself. I feel calm. I know this can only get better with time. I feel a better sense of control over my body, and therefore don't need the control in other aspects of my life... whatever happens, happens I guess you could say and I know I'll be fine.

My relationships with people improved. I was able to think more clearly and I have a terrible problem of getting tongue-tied and not being able to say what's really on my mind because I cannot find the words. Being raw has definitely helped me feel better about myself and I guess say gaining confidence I need. I know I can succeed in whatever I put my mind to (I knew this deep down even before Raw, otherwise I would have never took the plunge and tried it) but my ideas are flowing like crazy. Before I was always worrying about what the world thought and how I fit in the world.

I know my place, I know what makes me happy, the kind of people I like to be around, my path of life is falling into place finally. Everyday at a time.

Makes ya think about how all the toxins and poison in your body can really have such an affect on your moods, feelings and your mind. Not only your physical being.

Good luck and I believe this lifestyle will only make you feel better and better over time.

[modernmonkey]

Yes, my depression and anxiety have been decreasing since day 1. Just as you say, it has been replaced with an energy that is far more positive and fear-free.

[nadien alexandra]

The longer I am raw, the less anxiety I have.

It has helped me more than anything, because this clarity of mind (that has come from a clean diet) has also allowed me to see the other things i must pursue and integrate into my life to further find relief.
Yoga, deep breathing, mindfulness, and meditation are all things I practice now, and this has provided me the most relief from anxiety, but I know I would have never discovered the power of these things if I had not gone raw.

I experience anxiety now, only when I enter a new environment with a different level of commotion/activity and leave my breathing and mediation behind for a bit.

[Namaste Mama]

i dont know if i already posted a thread awhile back about this
I went raw for 30 days and my anxiety DRAMATICALLY reduced. I suffer from GAD and social anxiety
I went back to eating cooked (no gluten or dairy though) on Dec. 28 and today... today MOST of my anxiety is backk!! It feels weird to feel anxious again.
I believe now that raw is THE way for me .. Because while raw, I feel so mentally and physically clean that I can focus and absorb myself into things, and my physical anxiety goes away on top of it. Also, when I do feel 'anxious' on raw, it feels more like excitement, it feels like a positive energy..

Has anybody found relief of anxiety from going raw? I was suffering from severe panic attacks prior to going raw. Once raw I have not had a panic attacks except the 2 times I ate cooked food. Its amazing the difference.

[lovenlife]

Greens and raw can create energy, which, if not used, can LOOK LIKE anxiety!

[EscapeArtist]

Since going raw, I have felt a release from that. In dealing with every day problems, relationship issues and just an overall happiness within myself. I feel calm. I feel a better sense of control over my body, and therefore don't need the control in other aspects of my life... whatever happens, happens I guess you could say and I know I'll be fine.

My relationships with people improved. I was able to think more clearly and I have a terrible problem of getting tongue-tied and not being able to say what's really on my mind because I cannot find the words. Being raw has definitely helped me feel better about myself and I guess say gaining confidence I need. I know I can succeed in whatever I put my mind to (I knew this deep down even before Raw, otherwise I would have never took the plunge and tried it) but my ideas are flowing like crazy. Before I was always worrying about what the world thought and how I fit in the world.


Not only the bold part, the entire thing I could not have said any better! That is EXACTLY it. Thank you for sharing :). I now have a post to remind me of why I need to go back to being raw. I am glad to find that it is helping you in such a glorious way!

[Amii]

I have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and I find that even if I'm only 50% raw (with daily juices) my anxiety is much lower. I feel much more able to resist my compulsions and I just let the obsessions wash over me. When I've been on a day or two of junk again it's like I'm back to square one.

I haven't experimented yet in going 100% but I'll update if/when I do.

[BlackKat]

The further along you get on your raw journey the better you'll feel mentally. Sometimes I put my physical body wellness ahead of my mental wellness, when I know I need to be focusing equally on both. Doing raw is creating wonderful balance of mind and body for me. Instead of anxiety filled days/situations and fearing the whole idea of "putting yourself out there in the world", you'll embrace the relationships you have, you will want to share yourself more. Because you will be proud of what natural beauty you have created. It must be shared...:)

[RawGirl4Health]

i would have to agree also that raw has greatly helped w/ my anxiety. However, when i am not balanced (minerals i suppose, likely magnesium) i do get a horrible fear of bridges / heights. That got much worse after going raw. Then i started eating a wider range of raw foods, and my anxiety/phobias drastically diminished. Now, if i go off, or drink too much alcohol it does tend to come right back :/