Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Support Group
The term hypoglycemia literally means "low blood sugar." Hypoglycemia can produce a variety of symptoms and effects but the principal problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose as fuel to the brain, resulting in impairment of function. Derangements of function can range from vaguely "feeling bad" to coma and in the worst case, can be fatal.
hello I am new to this site. I have been struggling with what I thought was anxiety for over 2 months now. I had the Depo shot around that time and had a massive panic attack after dinner and I thought that it could have been from the shot. So about a week after that I became really sick feeling nauseas and vomiting, shaking, sweating palms and feet, and feeling really nervous and I have been feeling that way ever since then every day I throw up at least once and I feel my worst in the mornings. I feel so bad in the mornings all I can do is drink a protein shake I can't even stomach the thought of food, usually by the afternoon I am able to eat something.
What brings me to this site is that I saw my therapist yesterday and I took a hypoglycemic test yesterday and I was off the charts. I have eaten unhealthy most of my life and now I need to change my evil ways. It won't be easy for me to change my eating habits and I hope I can do it! I have to do it because I can't go on like this anymore. any advice will be appreciated.
What brings me to this site is that I saw my therapist yesterday and I took a hypoglycemic test yesterday and I was off the charts. I have eaten unhealthy most of my life and now I need to change my evil ways. It won't be easy for me to change my eating habits and I hope I can do it! I have to do it because I can't go on like this anymore. any advice will be appreciated.
Have you looked into magnesium deficiency? It's seems quite common in those with poor diets and hypoglycemia. Its not the easiest thing to absorb but things like epsom salt baths help. If you decide to take supplements make sure you also take B vitamins as you need these to absorb the magnesium.
I first started suffering with anxiety about 10 years ago and now have it on and off and now realizes its just due to my diet.
I've been on this hypo diet for a week now and vomited 2 days in but had drunk wine the previous day and think with the lack of sugar in my new diet and alcohol my body couldn't cope. I could barely walk the next day, my doc made me have a slightly sugary drink and i picked up. My nausia has also stopped now, BUT had a slight feeling of it again when i had a little cows milk in my tea yesterday.. maybe there is lactose in your shake?
Cravings are the worse for me, so dont beat yourself up if you get them, its a hard habbit to kick. I read yesterday that sugar in your brain works the same was as cocaine! So you will obviously have cravings.
I found this yesterday, hope it helps.:
How to Deal with Hypoglycemic Cravings
Hypoglycemia seems to be about all the things you cant have. But as you progress in your recovery, your senses, which had been dulled by artificial seasonings and sweets, will wake up, and youll discover that youre enjoying food more than ever and whats more, youll be brimming with good health. Use the information in the following list to help you beat temptation:
Toss it. Go through your cupboards, pantries, refrigerator, and desk drawers, and toss out anything and everything on the list of foods to avoid. If you need your favorite fix, youll have to get into your car and drive to the store, or do something equally inconvenient.
Breathe. When you get strong urges to eat something non-hypoglycemically-correct, take in very deep belly breaths. Continue taking in deep belly breaths until the craving dissipates. Aim to breathe like this for at least five minutes. Dont despair. It wont always be this way.
Bathe. Go take a bath or shower. Water can help clear stagnant energy, and soaking in a hot bath can help relax you. For stress relief, pour lavender and chamomile oils into your bath.
Drink. Sometimes you may have a yen for a certain food when actually youre thirsty. Instead of giving in to your cravings immediately, slowly sip a glass of water. Wait at least 15 minutes before you decide whether you feel hungry or not.
Meditate. Ask yourself what feeling youre trying to experience by eating the food youre craving. Comfort? Love? Security?Meditate and bring the feeling into you. Visualize a balloon hovering above your head, and let it expand. Fill it up with all the sensations you want, such as peace, bliss, or healing. The balloon is starting to glow like the sun. Now let the balloon pop, and let its contents cascade down onto you, filling up all the cells of your body. Let your body absorb everything fully and completely.
Visualize. Picture yourself happy and healthy free of all food addictions. Imagine what life will be like when you recover. Think of what youll gain then, instead of how deprived you feel right now.
Pause before caving in. Dont give in to the urge right away. Bargain with yourself. Tell yourself, I will eat in ten minutes or a half hour and you better mean it! Use the time to figure out whats behind the urge.
Switch and unbait. Switch to something thats similar, but without the harmful effects. For instance:
Make your own ice cream using cream, protein powder, and an alternative sweetener, such as stevia.
Instead of cola, drink club soda with lemon.
If you crave the cool smoothness of ice cream or sorbet, make a delicious fruit smoothie. Use whatever fruits you like. Get frozen fruits as well as fresh ones and experiment with flavor and texture. (Avoid a smoothie if fruit precipitates a blood sugar drop.)
Make your own chocolate with carob powder and alternative sweeteners.
Use alternative sweeteners. Stevia and Xylitol wont trigger a rapid insulin response.
Avoid artificial sweeteners. Kick aspartame out the window.
Get active. Instead of sinking your fangs into food, do something else. Take a stroll down the office. If youre home, do some housework and get things organized.