Mood Swings

[Rocsi 13]

Has anyone been experiencing mood swings. I have been getting into it with my husband lately for just about anything. I can't keep my anger under control. I have gotten very impatient with him and I can't explain why I'm being so mean and hateful. Please help.

[2Big2Skate 328]

Ive been short with my kids lately. I caught myself the other night getting frustrated with my boy for no reason.

[Beach Lover 1,084]

When did you have your surgery? I was that way the first 2 weeks after surgery. I finally figured out it was me missing my close friend.......food! It took me another week after that to get completely under control. Now 6 months later I find that there are mini mood pits when I really have a carb craving and it gets to me. Fortunately, it goes away pretty quickly.

[Rocsi 13]

I had my surgery on Sept 23rd, so a little more than two months. My depression has gotten much better snd my headaches. I have got rid of the daily headaches I used to have. But I'm still really moody.

[Beach Lover 1,084]

You might talk with your doctor about adjusting your medicine. If you have lost a lot of weight that might affect it. Just a thought.

[nomorecupcakes 45]

Ive been a real raging b@$&! Lately.. surprised im still married is it a hormone change?! My poor wife!

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

If you're female and overweight, you can store a lot of estrogen in your fat cells.

When you start to lose weight, this estrogen is flooded back into your system.

This, can make you a bit bat-**** crazy for a while.

Along with the deprivation you feel over the lack of carbs/food comfort mechanisms, it is a recipe for transient craziness.

Don't worry, it will pass. In the meantime, you might want to explain it to your family members/partners/close friends - just so they know you've not permanently turned into a four-headed monster and that this phase will pass.

Hang tight, people x

[Jenny12 361]

Oh yes I had insane mood swings for MONTHS! So out of whack.

[Rocsi 13]

Thanks for all the feedback. Now I know I'm not alone. I'm surprised I'm still married as well. My husband is the one taking most of this damages. I hope it gets better soon.

[BerryChic 26]

I thought my moods were stabilizing now that I am 6 weeks out, but boy did I have a day today! I also have not been eating right the last couple of days so that could have something to do with it too. Hang in there

[2Big2Skate 328]

In another post, a psych described people for whom meals were the highlight of their day. That was me. lunch and dinner were like destinations, islands of comfort where I knew I'd be happy. Now I feel somewhat lost and forlorn with nothing to look forward to. What's going to cheer me up after a rough day at work? Some days it feels a little hopeless. And I have to rally myself back on my feet by reminding myself of the reasons I did this and the positive outcomes in the near future.

I remember feeling some similar feelings on adkins since i was such a carbaholic at the time. It was like a detox program without any helper meds. Every cell in my body and brain lusted after carbs.