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Heatlhy food and panic attacks

Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
I want to lose weight, like 50 pounds. Why am i getting anxiety and panic attacks from eating fruits and vegetables and all things healthy? I know they are good for me and what my body needs. I have no food allergies as i was tested. Anyone else feel this way? My body I can tell is feeling it, but I dont want anxiety from eating good.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The very interesting thing about fruits & vegies is that they DO have a lot of chemicals sprayed on them. A lot of people do the raw fruits/vegies. The problem with this is that when food isn't cooked it will always carry crap/synthetic chemicals which are very harmful to the brain.
gramybear
gramybear
There is a slight possibility that your body is going through a type of withdrawal from the other foods that you were eating, especially if you ate a lot of sugar and carbs. I don't know, it's just a thought.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Your probably replacing your body with fruits and vegetables rather then the traditional carbs your used to eating. The reason a person, especially someone with anxiety disorders, crave carbs is because carbs help to raise your seratonin levels in your brain. Seratonin is a chemical in your brain that most people with anxiety lacks. So don't blame the fruits and veges. But what I would recommend is you exercise more because exercise helps relieves anxiety too. Good Luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Fear of success? You are making changes in your life and change is a trigger for anxiety. Keep reminding yourself that it will pass and your body will get used to the good things you are giving it.

You could be going through caffeine or sugar withdrawal!

Drink lots of water to flush out toxins. Kuddos to you for making the change. Love your body and it will love you back! Don't stop. Add a little walk in the mornings and evenings to keep your mind off of any anxiety or physical sensations. Keep us posted:-)
Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
I do eat alot of carbs. I will not give up carbs to lose weight, and all i drink is water. The problem is that is just starting happening and i cant figure out why. Am i just putting to much pressure on myself to lose weight? I'm tired of eating processed foods because they dont set off the panic attacks. I already started feeling the lack of potassium in my calf's and toe cramping from not eting my daily banana.

Shannon - i have heard about all the chemicals/pesticides on fruits and veggies. I hear organic is no different as the ground its grown on is saturated with pesticides.