I was put on antidepressants, in combination with psychotherapy, exercise, etc. It had no observable affect on my depressive moods, brooding, or suicidal ideation. Then I tried nutrient-dense LCHF diets and my depression disappeared.
Since I went carnivore, I can't get depressed, if I wanted to. I am balanced, not overly happy, no overly sad......natural feeling. I am 100% sure, my diet had to do with my depression. Happy I did not go see a doctor, go on medication, and downhill after that.
Good quality protein has: - phenylalanine - tyrosine - tryptophan All which affect production of dopamine and serotonin Also contains: - B6 (synthesizes amino acids) - Iron (helps synthesis of serotonin) - Magnesium - Copper - etc So technically yes it is a chemical imbalance if someone isn’t eating enough amino acids, they will be unhappy. Obviously there are other factors like sunlight (but this also helps serotonin production), and working out (which releases dopamine). We are a bag of chemicals. Amino acid therapy and supplementation has been proven way better and easier than antidepressants.
Depression for me is caused by; ill health and pain (caused by EMF's/toxins/chemicals/bad food/injuries/lack of sun exposure), negative feelings such as sadness/fear/anger (from traumatic memories for example), stress, bad choices, negative reiteration caused by media/music/movies/advertising, lack of sleep/self-care/moments of relaxation and peace, lack of things that give life meaning... such as nature/positive and loving relationships (even if it is a pet)/freedom/spirituality/self-progress.
I think what makes a happy life is a presence of "Meaning" in one's life's journey as a whole. The happiest people I know are extremely purposeful and hardworking (not to be confused with being workaholics). They find meaning even in the seeming unbearable challenges that life strikes them with, as they see such curveballs and glitches in the entire long process of life. A dentist who loves what (s)he does, a musician who challenges their own creativity with the composition of every note, the mathematician who finds beauty in an elegant mathematical concept, they all are so deeply engaged that their "experience" (and not only the success or even the result) itself fills, generates yet another aspect to their life's meaning. What has made the west a declining mental institution isn't seeing hard work as a virtue. It is rather excessive hedonism, comparison and competition with others (instead of with oneself), worshiping fame and beauty (hence the pathological celebrity culture and its industrial wastes), superficiality, and not to mention lack of "Meaning" in most people's lives.
Can I be honest even being aware of this and having wonderful revaluations on LSD and psychedelics , the state of my body’s didn’t change until I finally implemented lifestyle and dietary changes . It allowed me to access the present moment more readily as there were not any chemical outside influences
Great video, Petra. My BFF started carnivore just to lose a few pounds since she had seen me do so well on it. She was not expecting anything regarding her lifelong battle with swings from hair-on-fire anxiety to major depression. It was beautiful to watch. Her mood just leveled out at a nice happy medium. Since she didn't even know this was possible, I doubt it's a placebo effect.
Perfect timing for this video Petra! I'm so down today. Can't watch news anymore. But more so, this is day 6 quitting smoking. Ups and downs and Nicorette isn't helping. I've got the carnivore down. Soon I'll be getting even more healthy. Thank you for making this video 💗 I was on SSRI's before too. Made me so sick. I'm so glad the truth about them has come to light. They destroy the gut biome. There is what's called the gut/ brain connection. Depression can also be a gut issue. No wonder antidepressants make most people more sick and depressed!
I totally agree with you. Our culture and especially, work culture is sick. So much harder to reverse on our own though. I work in a way too stressful environment, I know it, yet I am still not able to change it. I am only able to make it more manageable and reduce the stress in my personal life. So many factors play in our collective wellness.
On a serious note, I was able to cure my perpetual depression with carnivore, but I fell off the wagon months ago bc of some life changes, and I haven’t been able to get back on track 😩 definitely paying for the consequences right now. Great videos
Refined Sugar addiction is similar to morphine/delta 9 thc/nicotine/kratom addiction(regarding cravings, relapse etc. ) All of them including sugars cause withdrawals via the mu opioid receptor among others. You can precipitate withdrawal after chronic sucrose glucose or fructose consumption via naloxone and a selective mu opioid antagonist.
I think surrounding ourselves with a supportive and loving family as well adopting ancestral diet without the sugary junk are the foundations to treat any type of depression.
Holy moly, I just came here from one of your videos from 2021 and you can really see the changes over time to your face. I'm starting this path after putting it off for far too long. Looking forward to the journey ahead. subbed.
For those struggling with depression, try intermittent fasting. It increases the BDNF in the hippopotamus. It also helps sleep and lowers anxiety levels. Also, Jesus Christ is ultimately our Savior from all sin and death.
I love your hypotheses it all makes sense, as we have lost our freedom to feel happy, and loved that's what every human being really strives for in the end!🌷🌻🌺
Yes, we spend our lives in the machine instead of LIVING. We are concentrated and funneled into areas that humans should not do for a living or as a way of life. We are coaxed, guilted, shamed, and bullied into believing, thinking, and doing things that if we took a step back and asked ourselves, "Is this the way a human should live?" or even better, a society that asks this question and designs the system around happy healthy FAMILIES, not just productivity or "working hard". But then there are people that are not this optimistic or caring and have a mental disability namely a scarcity mindset. It's infectious and causes problems due to the primitive brain being more dominant in some than others.
When people are saying they have eliminated depression and anxiety through carnivore it is exactly because they are including more amino acids which make up our happy chemicals. (Also eliminating the junk food). I love your vids but trust me proper nutrition is the most important step. Physiology is always the first step (food, sleep, etc). Even with stress, good nutrition can counter that. Then comes social contact, goals, etc…
I have been on antidepressants on and off for the past 23 years. (I am 43 years old.) i have been trying to convince my psychiatrist to let me get off them.
@@erikacsizmadia2863 My thoughts exactly. Amy FU can stop the meds without doctor's permission. But just do it VERY very slowly! You're not dependant on the psych. This is in your hands.
Well said again Petra. I totally agree with you about our work attitude and about doing stuff you love. I'm sure your wisdom must help many people. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these videos.
You are a very smart young lady. You have very good logic and you are a very good communicator. Have you thought about becoming a Psychologist, PA, NP or medical doctor?
Many in my family...a DOZEN ppl easily ...have been treated with anti-depressants at one point or another by professional medical doctors who told ALL OF US that we had a "chemical imbalance" caused stress or other external factors. They LIED TO US about "depression" or depression like symptoms in order to get paid monetary or other kick-back type benefits. Going carnivore, two years ago, has ended the health problems i was experiencing: uncontrollable weight gain, high BP, constant acid reflux, bloating and digestive problems in my gut, brain fog, DEPRESSION, low-energy, joint pain (All of my joints), skin issues as well, thyroid malfunction. My Doc had me on meds for several of these issues including Testosterone injections bi-weekly (though my T score was never below normal) and Cholesterol pills. Go carnivore. Try it for a month. The way i do it SAVES money on groceries. Eliminate veritable oils - this was the most damaging thing to me, i think. Also, I now donate blood as regularly as I can. Good benefits there also. I TAKE NO MEDICATIONS. GOT OFF ALL OF THEM AT ONCE. Now in my late 50's and working out with weights and doing push-ups better than i could when i was in my 20's.
I think also were bombarded 24 /7with buy this buy that, the new car, the new house, the dream holiday and as most people can't afford it makes them depressed. The less you want and desire the happy you will be..... maybe?
I have depression. I’m trying to get off meds for a break & see how I feel eating carnivore. It’s taking so long to get off the meds. Gotta be super careful. Part of mine has to do w hormones.
I agree with you but we don’t have clear cause and effect proof. Only causality. I really hope dr baker’s studies being prepared add to the information. It’ll take a few years and millions but we can hope! In the mean time thank you for your sincere efforts to inform all of us.
Wonderful video. Aside from diet modern urban rhythms consume your life force like a vampire. Out of necessity of course, people need to make a living, but the result is the same nevertheless. I would add to it the ''mechanical'' aspects of modern life too. Which i think a lot lately. Just think of what kind of a life your great....great grandparents (for some less far than that) were living few generations ago. They had daily contact with the earth and the plants. Animals too. Thus they reached an harmonious coexistence with the nature. Exposure from early ages, created strong immune systems. A great portion of modern people get rashes just by getting exposed to dirt or flowers'/ fruits' pollen. All these anaphylactic reactions to elements can only have an impact to neurobiology too. Their hard labour made them sweat profusely. They had continuous exercise due to the agricultural work and caring for the animals. Exercise and sweating have tremendous impact on the neural activity. Just think how one feels after a hot bath or a steam shower(which is also an exercise mimicking activity). Calmed relaxed and ready to have a great sleep. They were also exposed to the sun many hours a day, creating mass amounts of vitamin D which is impossible to supplement with diet. Who could eat 20 or 30 000 IU of vitamin D in a day. They woke up and slept with the sun rise and dive, taking full advantage of the circadian clock and the metabolic benefits of align with it. Their bodies had to cope with cold too which also is shown to have health benefits. Generally artificially controlling the temperature too much can have negative side-effects. No one is going to die with a little cold. etc etc, the list is endless of the enviromental difference of modern life and the life our bodies were built to survive in.. It wasn't just the diet, it was the whole environment that they lived and worked in it that kept them healthy and happy. Depression was a thing unheard of for them for these reasons.
i believe depression is caused by a or many traumatic experiences that does trigger the chemical imbalance in people that are not healthy enough to withstand it via malnutrition, drug abuse and physical health..
Also years ago in the uk we always had good comedy on the tv that actually made us laugh like fools and horses and many funny tv shows.. Now its as if they are determined not to put anything funny on tv.. The generation coming up after me.. Ive noticed seems devoid of any sense of humour.. Tell a joke and they look at you gone out..
@@ancestralhealing Meant as a compliment. You have a platform that can help so many people. The diet thing is good, but so basic. This video shows me where you can go. I hope you keep moving on.
Thanks!! We need spiritual values meaning giving .helping,protecting",Loving" Realizing how short life is as we see the unreast with evel building in the world it might be a good idea to look to Jesus ....Cheers from a friend from West Coast BC Canada
