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Healthy Living | Last Active: Mar 14, 2020 | Replies (61)
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Does anyone find that carb loading is part of depression? I have found myself using carbs, unfortunately, when my depression is at it's worst. And usually the carb cravings hit at night, Does anyone else find that happens to them? I can be perfect during the day but if my depression is worse on some days, I just crave and crave carbs before bed. NOT happy about it.
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Yes, depression can trigger sugar craving/carb craving. I suggest that you put some routines into your evening. Drinking herbal tea, adding a sweetner like a stevia product, warm, fragrant and soothing, can distract your body and mind into comfort. Keep a journal of when you are depressed and hungry, see if there is a correlation between those times/days. Go to bed at a regular hour. Note that you may have more craving later in the evening. Make specific rules for yourself to follow. No fruits after 7pm, no bread after 5pm, no cheese after 4pm, tea only after 8pm. You can also say you can eat anything you want after 7pm but portion is one ounce. No more than one ounce.
Are you on an anti depressant?
FYI, I am not an MD or a nurse.