Hi
i am new to this forum. I too suffer with moderate depression. I have developed a binge eating disorder which adds to the depression as i cant seem to stick to a diet any more. I went to the doc and he gave me a rx for citolopram but i wanted to try natural things. So far i have tried SAM-E, L-Tyrosine, 5-HTP, B Vitamins and Inositol - the best of these so far has been the Inositol as it has reduced my sugar cravings a little but i still lact energy and motivation. However i am an absolute sugar addict and i am at my wits end trying to quit. I did read that a high protein diet can help with blood sugar issues but as i am about 85% vegan - the binges arent vegan - mainly choclate / biscuits, i find it difficult to eat high protein as i stay away from soy also.
Does anyone think that the sugar cravings are linked to a dopamine deficiency?? I have just ordered a herb called Mucuna which i have read great reviews on for mood and motivation, and hope this is the key to helping me get focused on things i used to love doing.
The problem is i think my husband thinks when i binge that i am just being a pig - he is very sporty and talented at everything he turns his hand too but i feel that every time i i binge and tehn say ok i am starting again - he is thinking change the record. Plus he is very slim and has to worry about not loosing too much weight due to his sports which makes me feel like cr*p. Dont get me wrong he is a lovely kind caring person and always tells me he loves me and i adore him - hes actually nearly perfect! but i feel he just wants the old me back and doesnt want to have to deal with this. I am the heaviest i have ever been - 142lbs which i know to others isnt overweight but for me i am about 17lbs more than i should be.
The reason i have posted here is that i feel no one understands what i am goin through and am tortured by food thoughts constantly. This is an awful way to live isnt it and i feel selfish when i know i have a great life in other respects.
I look forward to the support on this forum.