for myself diet didnt work..before I was diagnosed..it was really only when they found what was wrong and placed me on a drug..I do look at the whole picture of me to try and give myself a fighting chance in my battle..I take a natural tonic to try and keep iron levels up..tiredness is not good for me it has a terrible effect ..I think also when you have someone who can relate to you..someone who you can talk to and trust that helps for me..my job although has some very sad parts it is also rewarding..so for me I think its more than about diet..I have been watching a programme which is helping people by what foods they eat but the did a study on something and one group ate a certain food and another on a placebo to see if the food had an effect but both groups came out the same..so its interesting

Diet I believe has helped the symptoms that J0key mentioned, tieredness I feel is the big one since too much carbs tends to add a sleepy effect. Other than that I think diet can add to the quality of life one leads, but isn't the "be all and all" answer. Speaking in reality: everday people, and everyday terms (not like we all have a dietitian who can prepare our meals for us) I believe healthier choices for sure have an impact on our overall mood and can make an impact on overall health, including mental health.

Again, my opinion would be to eating healthy, not necessarly going on a fad diet. Making a choice to eat a healthier meal, loaded with veggies as opposed to carbs, salt, high animal fat or added sugar would for sure make an impact on your mood. You're giving your body what it needs and craves after all.

Then when the healthy food choices are being made, also adding excersise to the equation would add to your overall well being. I know for me when I was working out by choice instead of by necessity I was overall happier and my depression was down a ways.

When you choose healthier once in a while it also can add to your pride, and view of yourself. Which I know I could use a boost of.

Thanks for this "food for thought" post Sean. I think I should start eating healthier and look back to jogging. Who knows what other changes that can inspire.

I myself am currently on this diet and i actually think that since im seeing my potential outcome in my mind its making an impact on my mood for the better.

However much protein i can fit into a days worth of feedings 250-350gms per day and no more than 100 carbs per day for a leaning out process and surprisingly i havent been getting all irritable or pissy lately.My goal is to hit 200lbs from 242lbs by spring. Im going to try and keep everyone updated as to my progress with this goal.