Foods you need to eat when you're depressed.  

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I like to eat comfort foods when I'm depressed or when I'm stressed. So, even though I know that I shouldn't, I tend to turn to greasy salty foods like potato chips, nuts, pretzels etc. Chocolate is also high on my list and I happen to like dark chocolate better than milk chocolate.

Hi Care,

When i am depressed, i love eating pasta, pizza and shakes. i love something that will really lift me up. these are the foods that really cheer me up friend.

I truthfully eat anything. I never touch alcohol but I'll eat anything.

Hi friend,

A very good discussion.

Depression is also related to deficiency of vitamin B12.Studies in medical journals have already linked low levels of vitamin B12 to depression, so eating food rich in vitamin B helps to come out of this problem very easily.Vitamin B-12 is one of eight B vitamins responsible for normal functioning of the brain and nervous system.
Vitamin B-12 is important in the formation of red blood cells and proper blood functioning. It plays an essential part in the normal performance of the nervous system.

The body needs the various B-complex vitamins in order to maintain a healthy nervous system. Without sufficient vitamin B12 in your diet you will begin to notice changes to your mood, and you will also start to develop anxieties for what appears to be no reason at all. You may find yourself becoming anxious or even nervous at random moments, and you may also experience an increase in your sense of worry and dread. It is also possible that depression may set in as well. You may also begin to experience confusion and memory loss. You could also start to get tingling feelings in your hands and feet that may lead to numbness.

Food that lift the mood are.
1. oatmeal
2. Milk
3. Banana
4. Avocado
5. foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids
6. Walnuts
7. Dark chocolate
8. flax Seeds
9. Food rich in magnesium
Magnesium is sometimes regarded as a "smoothie" mineral, since it has the ability to relax our muscles. Our nerves also depend upon magnesium to avoid becoming overexcited, and this aspect of magnesium links this mineral to maintenance of healthy blood pressure.

Other helpful foods for anxiety disorders include foods high in tryptophan such as shrimp and most kinds of fish, greens including spinach and most beans.Tryptophan is a known mood enhancer, has a calming effect, and can help you sleep better. In addition, it can help regulate your appetite. Tryptophan is one of the 10 essential amino acids that the body uses to synthesize protein. It helps produce nervous system messengers, particularly serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps the body regulate appetite, sleep patterns, and mood. It can also help you sleep better and help regulate your appetite.

When I'm really upset, I'll usually be eating potatoes (my favorite food), chocolate or candy, or some other kind of junk food. Really, I'll eat anything if I feel really bad. Well, anything that is supposed to be eaten. Food always makes me feel better, and so I'll usually eat if I'm especially unhappy about something. I'll exercise later though. :)

Whenever I am down or depressed, I always eat sweet foods. Ice cream, chocolates, cakes.. anything at all as long as it is sweet. It sure helps with the boredom and depression.

Well I love to eat. I eat almost every 2 hours. Or when I have nothing to do, I go downstairs and eat everything. I also like to cook. But I cook more so I can eat more. When I am depressed, I tend to lock myself up in my room and cry or listen to music. For me, food doesn't taste as good when I am not in the mood to do anything but be miserable. Even though I still when I'm depressed, I never become too picky unlike when I am in my normal state. But one thing's for sure, no matter the circumstance, give me a good piece of chocolate and it will definitely make my day happy, in an instant.

Well, when I'm depressed I feel less hungry, or non hungry at all, so I don't eat much, but when I eat chocolate helps a little. It's supposed to be an antidepressive, and I think it really is. I tend to avoid alcohol when I'm depressed, so by your words I guess I'm doing right

hi careguarden!, chocolates will be a good choice of food whenever you feel depress! i dont know but there something with chocolate that restores your mood whenever you feel bad or stressed out. though im not fan of any sweets, (im afraid of getting fat) i could really tell that it works. just eat anything thats on your favorite list of food and ill assure you, you'll forget that you were depressed a minute ago. keep smilin'!