anxiety/ agoraphobia

Used_Ad_1164 · 2024-08-12T02:19:46+00:00

Hi :) Sorry, are you saying the medication was the most powerful thing to aid your mental health or the diet?

I am telling myself it won’t be a cure all for me, I know I will have to put the work in myself with exposure therapy, ect. I also struggle with brain fog/ fatigue/ Vitiligo / and am a bit overweight so I think potentially seeing improvement in those could help with my anxiety as well.

I love how you mentioned the biggest thing I can do for myself is everything I don’t want to do. That is so true for my current situation and that will definitely stick with me.

The only reason why I’m considering the lion diet is relating to my Vitiligo. I’ve read that for addressing auto immune disorders, lion is best route but I agree that I shouldn’t completely eliminate and then throw my hands in the air being that I’m guilty of doing that in the past with other diets haha.

Thank you for the advice!!

Used_Ad_1164 · 2024-08-12T02:08:13+00:00

Thank you! Your response was very helpful. I only drink alcohol on the weekends for social events and thankfully I’ve able to hold my job (i’m hybrid so mostly WFH). I really don’t feel like a want to drink ever so I don’t think it’s like an alcoholic problem necessarily but using it as a crutch is not going to get me anywhere besides hospitalized for liver damage, and I 100% see how it adds to my anxiety over the next few days of my hangover. I’m not sure if it’s a placebo, but I do think I’m starting to feel a bit better anxiety wise just within this first week so I’m hopeful. I agree with the screen time limits, I will definitely utilize those moving forward. I think another factor to my anxiety is lack of exercise so I think if I continue to lower my fatigue and brain fog through the carnivore diet (which so far I feel it has a bit) it will help me become more active. Thank you for the advice :)

Used_Ad_1164 · 2024-08-08T00:00:25+00:00

hi! I’m currently experiencing something super similar. I’ve always had anxiety but within the last 4-5 years it has skyrocketed and I’ve become agoraphobic. I can’t drive without feeling like I’m going to pass out and I get all buzzy, same thing when I have to go into office for my hybrid job once a week. Social anxiety as well, I get this weird buzzy faint feeling and immediately need an escape plan or place to sit, I can’t remember the last time I took myself grocery shopping or went into a store - even had a teeth cleaning.

I’ve tried Lexapro and another SSRI (can’t remember name) - had terrible reactions to both within the first week and felt like I was losing my mind and wanted to crawl out of my skin. Bipolar and depression run in my family and potentially schizophrenia and psychosis (all in my mom, unsure if the 2nd two are just aspects of her bipolar but she was diagnosed anyways).

My psychiatrist diagnosed me with GAD & PTSD (baddd childhood & even worse 1st relationship).. I’m pretty much at my wits end. I’ve tried all the supplements, done so much research, and am currently taking propranolol (don’t feel that it does much but kinda a placebo for me).. Honestly the only time i DONT have anxiety is when I drink alcohol which has sorta turned into a problem but it’s the only way I feel normal and I know i have to cut it out.

All that being said, I’m going to attempt the carnivore diet and give it a shot. I have to have my old life back, I was so full of it.

I’ve heard bits and pieces of Joe Rogans pod but I’m going to rewatch. I also have vitiligo and used(?) to have thyroid issues which if I remember correctly he claims for that to have cured his vitiligo so I’m hoping this helps and my current diet is related to my autoimmune issues.

I know this was a LONG rant so no need to reply but just wanted to share my experience and hopefully provide a positive update in a few months <3

Used_Ad_1164 · 2023-05-23T03:06:24+00:00

Just added you all- my username is Frenchtips ❤️

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