Gluten meltdowns

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I rarely consume milk or bread anymore, but for some reason the last week I did lots of it.

And had more angry meltdowns in that short period of time than in the previous six months combined. More intense than usual.

Bad stuff. I'm getting clean of gluten and casein and I'm gonna stay clean. It's just not worth it.

Yeah i find some foods are more likely to put me in a "pre-meltdown" state. its the warning signs that i will mostlikely meltdown if teh wrong stimuli is applied. I find, too much Milo, does it to me... Since im lactose intollerant, i cant say anything for milk, but ive found certain foods do tend to make me more irritable, and on the verge of a meltdown =/

Yep, I'm avoiding milo too because of the ingredients. Shame, cos I love it. Nothing better than hot milo and vegemite on corn thins, on a cold Tas night. Don't spose I can have vegemite either.

Well thats interesting, I haven't noticed a reaction to vegemite, appart from the fact that it leaves me with sugar attacks, i am also Hypoglemic, oppersite of diabetic.
But yeah, nights have been pretty cold here in Dariwn, so Ive turned to Milo, and been regretting it =( Perhaps, i should try the full mult version. or just get mult and put it in some hot milk =) That might work too. I should try that!!

Vegemite on corn thins sounds yummy =)

I think vegemite has a gluten content which I'm trying to avoid. I used to go hypo too (or is it hyper, I forget. Feeling weak and with the shakes), almost every day. But when I reduced carbs, limited rice, etc, it cleared up. Only happens now if I get lax.

yeah thats hypo. Hypo is under and hyper is over. I just recently learnt that food colourings do something similiar, they put me to sleep and give me slight head aches.. I learnt this from an aspie friend who was talking bout himself and i said i get the same, from the same colourings, mainly Red for me. No hyper aspie bouncing off the walls for me after drinking red cordial, instead i rather go sleepy-byes lol =p

Iits crazy to think how food can effect a person. I used to rejouce in thinking it didnt effect me untill i found myself comparing myself to my friends. (When one knows 8 aspies, and a chick with ciliac, you get a wide range to compare with). But yeah, ive had to really change the way i think about food and what i eat.

It really annoys me when i eat something and it makes me irritable,
I actually didnt know Vegemite had gluten in it hmm, must go find jar n check this...

Let me know about the vegemite. I'm going on hearsay. Wish it didn't.

Maybe I'll make it my little guilty pleasure and keep a few mylanta tabs handy.

Gotta go attend to dinner. Keep well.

Yeah, i sure will get back to you about the vegemite. Have a good dinner and a good night.

Hi guys!

I wasn't aware that foods could have such a signficant impact on our emotions or meltdowns. I'm lactose intolerant, gluten sensitive and get sharp pains if I eat too many nuts or fruit :/ Sugar and caffeine make me incredibly hyper, then a bit melancholy it appears. I should learn to keep track of my diet and accompanying emotions to help calm my anxiety.

There is a gluten free alternative to vegemite made by 'Freedom Foods' called 'vege spread'. It's delicious!! Not as salty as vegemite (which I like), and is great on toast or saladas!

Hi Teredia,

Thanks for that idea! I have kept food diaries previously (more for dieting) and my mood elevated due to increased intake of vegetables and exercise (not to mention the fact I was losing weight!).

I buy my 'vege spread' from woolworths or coles here. Trust me, I know what it's like to live in a regional area and get hardly anything. I've taken to emailing woolworths and coles regularly to ensure they know there are customers up here that need access to certain foods to live a decent lifestyle - and they've often obliged! Check your naytura (woolworths) or health food aisles - that's where they stock it here.

I haven't been a member for 5 days yet and apparently that means I can't post links, but do check the Freedom Foods website - you can buy their products online! It may also tell you who to contact to see if their stuff is in Darwin.
Cheers!

I haven't tried reintroducing gluten to see what happens. Figure I'll have a stomach melt down, which I'd like to avoid. I have added dairy back to the diet from time to time, and always seem to regret it. It would make me lethargic and overall not all the communicative.

Read this today about a drug like effect that some experience after eating wheat on Dr. Davis's sight.

"Doped"

http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2012/07/doped/

snippet:

I only have meltdowns very occasionally... However, I am apt to get a bit cranky and misanthropic!

Since I stopped eating wheat and sugar, I've had a much better mood and easier/more pleasant interactions with people in general.

I’m starting to think wheat is the devil.