Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Jenifer, big hugs You know that what you're doing is right for you. Hold onto that. Making such a drastic change to the way you eat, especially if you are not taking your supplements yet, can be a shock to your system. Just the fact of realising this might help you. Depending on how addicted your body is to sugar, it could well be complaining that you are not giving it its " dose " of sugar, white carbs, etc. For a few days you might crave those things. But the cravings will start easing off soon, and it will get easier and easier as your body adjusts to your new way of eating. In some ways the body responds to sugar like a drug, and coming off it can cause a few temporary unpleasant effects. Along with the cravings you might get some fatigue, headaches, abdominal discomfort, diarhhoea, possibly some shakiness; your mood could be low and you could feel very irritable and unmotivated. Again, these things, if they happen at all, will only last a few days, and then you'll feel better. Sugar isn't the only thing you're changing about how you're eating, obviously. I don't know what you're doing about grains, whether you're cutting down or stopping completely, but that's bound to have an effect at first too. I used to wake up hungry for them every morning. When I stopped having them I was not only not hungry every morning, but nauseous. I stuck to my plan and in time I was feeling better. It all just shows how making these kinds of changes really can have profound effects. Nutrition is powerful stuff isn't it Do try to be easy on yourself during your adjustment Jenifer. The house can be tidied when you're feeling a bit better. Why drag yourself to a party if you feel you need to have some quiet time to yourself. This is a time to take care of your own needs and listen to your body. It will get better, and probably sooner than you think. made a good suggestion about fats. They help you to feel full, and they help keep you full. Butter, nut butters and extra- virgin olive oil are good ones to have. You're doing great, just hang in there Let us know how you're doing. Best, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 , thank you so much for writing back. It seems like my moods are so fragile. Currently I feel better emotionally, I am just frustrated over sleeplessness. I did go to the party, and I did ok. I have been doing great with the diet, I am very pleased with myself, I thought it would be harder. Of course it has only been 3 days. lol I will implement more fat to ease the cravings. Is peanut butter ok to eat? I love peanut butter and carrots, they are so yummy! Jenifer Jenifer Elwanger Freedom Cockers American Cockers since 1994 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi Jenifer, The thing to remember about withdrawal is it's never linear, sometimes we can have a couple of really good days, and we think " great " this isn't so bad, then Wham, the next few days are hellish. It's OK, it's withdrawal and it will pass. When I was coming off the drugs, and having a shitty withdrawal and changed my thoughts around, thinking " feeling this bad is good because it means the drugs are coming out of my body and will be gone " Regarding your inlaws, we all have choices, if they make you feel bad, you can choose not to go, you'd just have to live with the consequences of that! Hang in there, you'll be OK Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Thanks , I am doing better today. I did go to the graduation party and it was alright, I survived. lol I am looking forward to when my supplements arrive, and enjoying my success *so far* at changing my diet. Have to celebrate the small victories! Jenifer Jenifer Elwanger Freedom Cockers American Cockers since 1994 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi Jenifer, I could have written a lot of this letter except I have been married for almost 19 years. My mother-in-law never approved of ANYTHING I did. So I can TOTALLY empathize with you. Fortunately, I was able to move hundreds of miles away from my in-laws. That is probably not an option for you. Looking back now I would have done things differently. I attended every family gathering in an attempt to gain the in-laws' approval. I was always on my best behavior, always complimentary, always polite. I kept my mouth shut when I disagreed. In the end, it made no difference, it didn't matter. People think what they want to think. So what I would have done differently is this: I wouldn't have attended every family gathering. Those events were the ultimate in STRESS for me. I was/am a people-pleaser and some people can never be pleased no matter how hard you try. Focus on reducing the stress in your life. Focus on yourself and on getting well. Focus on your needs and not on making a good impression and pleasing other people. Unfortunately, it took me about 20 years to learn this lesson. Hang in there Jenifer! I am going through the same thing you are so just know that you are not alone! Donna PS- My house ALWAYS looks like a cyclone hit it! > > Hi everyone. I sit here in silence, my family is gone, and I am > struggling once again. I had a horrible night last night, this has > been going on for three weeks now, so I am very tired, and very sad. > I haven't started my supplements yet because I am waiting for them to > get here, my husband is out shopping for food for my new diet (he is > a great guy) and my house looks like a cyclone hit it. I was doing so > good this past week! I have to go to a graduation party at 2:00 > today, that's just exactly what I feel like doing, going to a party, > at my in-laws house, even more what I feel like doing. You see, my > inlaws have never approved of me, even after 17 1/2 years of marriage, > I can't do anything right. I don't cook enough, clean enough, take > care of my family right, you name it I don't do it. This party is not > something I have been looking forward to, that's for sure. I suppose > this could be a good cause for the depression today. Anyhow, I just > thought I would e-mail and see who's out there today. Thanks, Jenifer > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Jenifer, I'm glad you're feeling better I know what it's like in the desperation of the moment. Sounds like things are going well for you now. Nut butter . . . well, peanuts are technically beans rather than nuts, so they're not strictly Paleo. I believe that peanut butter has some toxins in it. Have you tried other nut butters? I love almond butter, I put a pile on a plate and dip carrots into it almost every day. You can usually get it at a health food shop, or even make your own, though you'd have to ask others about this as I don't have the kit to do it. If you're looking for recipes, then there's lots on the Social Withdrawal and recovery site. Have you been there yet? Best, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Thanks Donna, I'm pretty much past the make a good impression stage, but try and hang in there for my husband and children's sakes. I usually just don't say a lot at these "gatherings" and lay low. lol Thanks for the encouragement, it helps! Jenifer Jenifer Elwanger Freedom Cockers American Cockers since 1994 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 , no I haven't been to that group. I will have to go to our food coop and see what I can find! Jenifer Jenifer Elwanger Freedom Cockers American Cockers since 1994 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 jenifer i just posted whats going on in my life under the topic " whats new " . and maybe that could give you some answers or support. ofcourse, i was a more severe case and what happened to me doesnt mean that is what will happen to you. jason > > , thank you so much for writing back. It seems like my moods are so fragile. Currently I feel better emotionally, I am just frustrated over sleeplessness. I did go to the party, and I did ok. I have been doing great with the diet, I am very pleased with myself, I thought it would be harder. Of course it has only been 3 days. lol I will implement more fat to ease the cravings. Is peanut butter ok to eat? I love peanut butter and carrots, they are so yummy! Jenifer > > > Jenifer Elwanger > Freedom Cockers > American Cockers since 1994 > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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