[HikariJung]

So I heard from somewhere or something that if you're depressed and you eat certain things it'll make you more depressed
and I was wondering what they were because I've been extremely depressed lately. (every few days...sometimes worst than others. I want to get help but my dad says there's nothing wrong with me, even though I can't eat and spend at least 50% of the time crying....but to him that's okay)

And I noticed that sometimes after I eat something and I'm full I'm really depressed even if I'm in a room with a lot of people. or if I'm depressed then I lost my appetite or want to throw up. But sometimes I can eat something and I don't feel depressed but other things I can't even touch because I get really upset.

So is there something I should or shouldn't eat.....because I don't like feeling this depressed, I mean I haven't always been Happy all the time but I've never cried and cried and cried for weeks and weeks. And it's not healthy to just stop eating. I try to eat but then I just end up staring at my plate.

Any advice?

[jang neul]

I don't think throwing up has anything to do with being "normally" depressed, sometimes the side effects of depression are caused psychologically. May I ask why you are depressed?

BTW, Chocolate is actually a "happy" food, scientifically speaking.

[hahaitztommy]

cheesecake!!
DELICIOUS im happy everytime i eat it

[cheerydumdum]

i heard that bananas make you happier, but i don't know if that's really true.

[AngelAngel]

PROZAC if you are really depressed you should really go see someone. You're probably not going to listen but seriously...

Chocolate, it has a chemical that's like the one you get when you feel like you're "in love".

Carbohydrates makes you more calm wheres fat makes you more sluggish (why low-carb diets are BAD).

Aspartame...but they are so terrible tasting I just get more depressed.

[.hanabi.]

If you're feeling depressed you should eat foods that help boost your levels of serotonin. Serotonin is pretty much the chemical that makes you feel happy. (ex. carbs, turkey, chicken, fish)

[HikariJung]

don't think throwing up has anything to do with being "normally" depressed, sometimes the side effects of depression are caused psychologically. May I ask why you are depressed? ohmy.gif

well...it's a long story.

Basically, I live in thailand for 8 years and then I moved to america but I've moved around a lot when I was younger so that's not the problem. The problem is my mom,my brother and my uncle are still there. My mom practically raised me and my uncle was more of a father than my own father ever will be. So I moved in with my dad and I miss my mom. Even more, when my dad's idea of raising me is to give me a monthly allowance of practically nothing and let me live in the house. I have to cook my own food, go to school by myself, do my own laundry with my own money and buy my clothes and other personal items with the money I get. Then pay for my own lunch and everything else. So basically doing everything a 15 year old shouldn't have to be doing. Then he doesn't understand how I can miss my mom and because I sometimes cry when I call her. He's trying to stop me from calling. He calls her to complain that I never do anything. That's he's raising me the best way any parent can and I'm being difficult. He frames me for things I didn't do wrong and takes credit for the things I do right.

But I can't get mad at him because it's not like he's doing anything wrong...he's just not doing anything. And then there's the issue about my Aunt in the hostpital. MY older cousins give me support and comfort because my aunt give me support and comfort. They understand how hard it must be for me to be away from my mom this far because they've always been a few miles away from their mom and no more than that. But my aunt is sick and she could die really soon. the moment she does. everyone will forget us. My dad likes to put people down and show off how he's better than everyone else. So even when my cousins are a minute away from our house. They don't come visit.

and there's a lot of stuff happening but mainly....I miss my mom sooo much and I need her so much. It's like I have to grow up in 2 seconds. and it's stressful and hard and painful. and my dad, instead of saying something to make me feel better, he makes it worst by saying things like I won't see my mom for a very very long time and that I should stop talking to her all together, and that he thought I was smarter than this, that I was more mature than to cry like a baby or save money to buy a plane ticket to see them...like those things are stupid and impossible.



long post......sorry

thanks.....I'll try the banana and the chocolate......but usually it's like forbidden for me.....it's his chocolate, not mine. something like that
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[jang neul]

well...it's a long story.

Basically, I live in thailand for 8 years and then I moved to america but I've moved around a lot when I was younger so that's not the problem. The problem is my mom,my brother and my uncle are still there. My mom practically raised me and my uncle was more of a father than my own father ever will be. So I moved in with my dad and I miss my mom. Even more, when my dad's idea of raising me is to give me a monthly allowance of practically nothing and let me live in the house. I have to cook my own food, go to school by myself, do my own laundry with my own money and buy my clothes and other personal items with the money I get. Then pay for my own lunch and everything else. So basically doing everything a 15 year old shouldn't have to be doing. Then he doesn't understand how I can miss my mom and because I sometimes cry when I call her. He's trying to stop me from calling. He calls her to complain that I never do anything. That's he's raising me the best way any parent can and I'm being difficult. He frames me for things I didn't do wrong and takes credit for the things I do right.

But I can't get mad at him because it's not like he's doing anything wrong...he's just not doing anything. And then there's the issue about my Aunt in the hostpital. MY older cousins give me support and comfort because my aunt give me support and comfort. They understand how hard it must be for me to be away from my mom this far because they've always been a few miles away from their mom and no more than that. But my aunt is sick and she could die really soon. the moment she does. everyone will forget us. My dad likes to put people down and show off how he's better than everyone else. So even when my cousins are a minute away from our house. They don't come visit.

and there's a lot of stuff happening but mainly....I miss my mom sooo much and I need her so much. It's like I have to grow up in 2 seconds. and it's stressful and hard and painful. and my dad, instead of saying something to make me feel better, he makes it worst by saying things like I won't see my mom for a very very long time and that I should stop talking to her all together, and that he thought I was smarter than this, that I was more mature than to cry like a baby or save money to buy a plane ticket to see them...like those things are stupid and impossible.



long post......sorry

thanks.....I'll try the banana and the chocolate......but usually it's like forbidden for me.....it's his chocolate, not mine. something like that
.

Ngaw, I feel so sorry for you, I'm sorry you have to go through such things. :<
Can't you just go back to your Mom? Now that I've read the story, I'm afraid that the vomiting may not only be caused psychologically, it may be your health, dear. Get a check up real soon.

[AngelAngel]

So moving back isn't an option? And technically, not doing anything is doing something wrong he's not fulfilling his paternal duties. It sounds like he's not even feeding you...

I think you should talk to your mother about this and hopefully she can do something about it cause it's three more years before you can even tryyyyyyyy to move out.

Maybe try to cook something your mother always made?

[hannieoon]

I don't think it's the food. I think you actually are depressed! I thought chocolate was supposed to make you happy. LIke it releases endorphins or something. You should talk to your mom about moving back!!!!!

I hope you feel better. Remember.. a chocolate a day, keeps the sunshine anyday

Wow.. that was SO lame. Hahaha

[soiia]

I understand how nostalgic you must feel now, especially when the closest family member you live with (daddy) isn't helping your emotional needs at all. I would have suggest you to engage yourself in a sort of activity or a class to keep yourself occupied and distracted with new acquaintances, but since your allowance isn't something big, that can be a bit difficult. However it's not impossible, so give it a try !

As for food, chocolate is good, but the sugar in it isn't; sugar will make you high for a little moment but when the effect is over, you can even feel more depressed. So eat dark chocolate instead =T Ice cream is always a possibility ^0^

But overall, if you feel so sad and miss mommy and Thailand much, just call her whenever your dad is not there (so you can talk freely) because no matter how much food you eat, I don't think food really help your situation =T

[c[:]

I don't think eating is a solution. Maybe you can channel your feelings to a hobby or a job so you can get your mind off of things. Maybe you can work part time, save some money, and have your mom come and visit you during Christmas or something :]. You don't have to, but it's just an idea. ^^

[SYNsaish]

I heard bananas make you happy too...but yeah, I don't think just eating certain foods are going to make things better. >.<

[aBlTeUx]

my biology teacher was talking about that in class one day.
he said that junk foods containing alot of oil and stuff would make you depressed?
like hot cheetos, etc.

[LoveMandee]

Make sure you eat DARK chocolate. The darker, the better. AVOID white chocolate because it actually adds to depression.

I second c[:. Maybe try jogging or some form of exercise, it clears your mind and releases endorphins.

[Eternal_E.L.F]

When I'm Sad...I'll Eat anything Chocolate...It Will Make Me Fell Happy Again lol

[KTHubbybunch]

CHOCOLATE DA NO.1 CURE FOR EMOS!!!

[vivientww]

^ He wins!

When I'm sad, I go for half a bar of dark chocolate. It makes me happier and I don't gain weight from it.
Chocolate is ftw. ;D I hope you'll cheer up!

[Myss Blewm]

Hey, OP I read about your situation and it seems you're extremely home sick as well as lonely. Sorry to hear that. Something that might perk you up a bit is eating comfort food. Food that remind you of home and your mom.

To be a bit more technical: chocolate, like many have mentioned, also releases chemicals that are released when one feels "in love". Just also eat food high in fiber with some carbs. They help keep you alert all day and give you more energy.

Is there any help you can get at school? There might be places your school knows where you can find a therapist for you to help you with your depression.

[myluckyself]

I'm really sorry to hear about all the hardships you've been through.
Is there a reason why you can't move back to Thailand, or live with your mother? (if you don't mind me asking)
If I feel sad at all, I find that talking to people I really trust helps a lot. But I'd also recommend going to the doctor before your health and depression gets worse.

anyways...
I've heard that eating almonds whilst sitting in the sun makes you happy ^.^
As for me, I go for the chocolate (sometimes hot chocolate too =])
and what about your favourite foods? (yummy!)