Is there a connection between bad diet and depression?

Question

I've just got back to uni and away from my parents house with the magical refilling fridge. My loan hasn't come through yet and for the last few days i have just been eating junk and have not had a single portion of fruit or veg for about 5 days. Now i'm feeling really depressed when i should be feel hyped about starting a new term in a new house with people my own age where i can do what i want away from my old folks! but i just feel like all my personality has drained away. could this be to do with the bad diet or i am i just making connections from nothing?

Answer 1

Absolutely - we were evolved eating fruit, vegetables, cereals and meat - we need the vitamins within them.

Processed foods have high fat, salt and sugar - none of which are good for us in the amounts they contain.

Get back on the real stuff, take plenty of water and if you cut out wheat and dairy you just might be suprised how amazing you feel.

Answer 2

It's always good to eat a healthy diet, but I think you need to look deeper than just diet to get to the bottom of your depression. A bad diet alone does not cause depression. Could it be that maybe you are a bit nervous about starting a new term in a new house away from home. Just relax and have another donut. Your depression will get better as you get used to your new surroundings. If it doesn't, there is no shame in seeking counseling.

Answer 3

Yes, my daughter struggles with depression. I started her on a good vitamin regimen that has seemed to help, a multivitamin, b6 and b12 and there is a lot of research that says the supplement st. johns wort really helps 3 pills a day. Also foods that are proven to help with depression are fresh fruits, nuts, and especially turkey and fish. The omega fish oils are supposed to help to. I hope this helps....

Answer 4

Yes, there's a connection -- you need proper levels of vitamins and amino acids or else you get depressed. There's a book on the subject called "The Mood Cure" by Julia Ross.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

DIET IS HUGE! I have experiemented with my diet, and found the same thing. Training my body to eat less and feel satisfied has helped.... eating healthy has helped as well.

Try it.... detox your body... lots of veggies and fruit juices (no glucose/fructose based juices! REAL juices) for a week, and see how you feel at the end. Whole grain bread....you can have that as well.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

aww poor you! I think that because you were sad to be away from your rents and old life that is why you started to eat unhealthy so now your both unhappy with your body and missing your old life. I really cant tell you how to cope except with time you will get over it. But i really hope your okay feel better.
(i used to be depressed and time helped me so i hope it heals you too)
mabye you can see a doctor and ask them too.

Answer 8

Definitely.

If you don't eat properly your sugar, for instance, will fluxuate, ESPECIALLY in times of high stress (like your first week back at university).

Exercise and proper diet... some basic things never change.

Answer 9

Stress is the problem. Drains the wind out of your sails.
Start out by doing simple stretches in your kitchen, such as squats, etc. Your body will slowly go back up again in attitude and life.

Answer 10

Yes, in both directions.