We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Sugar withdrawal???

hadapurpura
hadapurpura Posts: 67
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been here for a few months already, and I've been doing well, but I just started to lower my sugar intake (even though I was within my calories before). The problem is, I'm not getting cranky like people usually do, I'm getting depressed. Like, really, really depressed. I feel like crying and generally sad. I'm in this for the long haul, but I'm scared because I suffer from depression, and I can't afford to be depressed over something like lack of sugar (even though it's still more sugar than what I'm supposed to eat according to MFP). Is this temporary? Should I be worried?

Replies

  • teephil
    teephil Posts: 135 Member
    Could be temporary, could be hypoglycemia. This is really something you should see your doctor about, especially if you already have a history of depression.
  • danagisana
    danagisana Posts: 43 Member
    I agree. See a doctor because that doesn't sound like something you should deal with from random strangers on myfitnesspal, especially if you are experiencing depression.
    Good luck.
This discussion has been closed.