juststartedrunningagain wrote: »

I just wondered if anyone has noticed any alleviation in depression since starting keto?

Thank you... I’m enjoying being able to ask so many questions with this very friendly group.

I have definitely seen an improvement in depression and anxiety as well. I believe it became most evident during the times I have gone OFF keto though. Now, when I am not in ketosis, depression, anxiety and migraines rear their ugly heads again.

Not alleviation; however, I am able to go longer than I used to between doses (for when I forget in the morning or if I’m it takes longer than expected to get to the pharmacy). Instead of noticing within 24-36 hours, I can make it 3-5 days.

My mood is more stable. I don't have emotional ups and downs, or at least they are less intense. I don't get mood swings from hunger/bloodsugar issues either.

I actually feel more emotional. I have PCOS, and keto is supposed to help regulate hormones, so I am not sure if that is what is going on and I am just feeling all of the effects. Before keto, I never had PMS symptoms, I would bloat before ovulation, cramp a day or two before my period and that was it. The last few months, the week before my period I feel completely drained and super emotional and/or moody.

I have been doing keto for close to 4months, and I am still waiting on that surge of energy. I am giving myself time to adjust to all of it. just like weight gain, PCOS irregularities did not happen overnight, so I must be patient...it just sucks sometimes...

zanyterp wrote: »

@Everyonelies sorry to hear that
hope the additional positive things come out to play (since you have been wicked brave and shown pictures of your progress)

Thanks @zanyterp! I am trying to be very patient with it all...I know the benefits will outweigh everything else...it is just a bit discouraging when you feel icky...even after consuming more sodium, magnesium, etc...

Will still hang on, have a few (25) more lbs to go!