umsami Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 So a lot of people posted about how eliminating gluten made their child's behavior different. I was just curious if anybody has noticed this as an adult? Perhaps they became less likely to get angry, or depressed, or anxious or something when off gluten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I've brought this up SO many times when talking about Celiacs. Mood changed were my husbands only noticeable symptom prior to eliminating gluten. His mood and behavior was so annoying/depressing/angry that I was about ready to force him into anti depressants, or therapy. He just happened to go gf that week and instant mood change. We couldn't believe it. I even randomly contaminated him (with his permission!) several times after he detoxed, and his mood came back in just a few hours. Since then, he reports (after gluten eating) tiredness, hair trigger mood swings, and general pessimism. After doing research, I discovered it is a very common, but under reported symptom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Double post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 This happened to me yesterday. I had gluten at lunch and was a mess all afternoon and evening - yelling and angry. Today I felt like I had the flu. The symptoms have greatly subsided now so I know I wasn't truly sick. I will now be much more reluctant to cheat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I've brought this up SO many times when talking about Celiacs. Mood changed were my husbands only noticeable symptom prior to eliminating gluten. His mood and behavior was so annoying/depressing/angry that I was about ready to force him into anti depressants, or therapy. He just happened to go gf that week and instant mood change. We couldn't believe it. I even randomly contaminated him (with his permission!) several times after he detoxed, and his mood came back in just a few hours. Since then, he reports (after gluten eating) tiredness, hair trigger mood swings, and general pessimism. After doing research, I discovered it is a very common, but under reported symptom. Just out of curiosity, where did you find this research? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 My daughter is frequently stressed, anxious, irritable, and angry. We had got used to thinking that was just her. She has trouble holding down a job for more than three months because of the stress and anxiety it causes her. She's out of work at the moment. So about two or the weeks ago we went to a paleo way of eating, With no gluten, no grains, no sugar, less than 60g carbs a day. She has improved dramatically. She's not by any means perfect but so much easier to live with. I expect it will only continue to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesadream83 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have been gf df for 5 years now due to celiac and do not have mood issues unless there is coffee involved. My daughter has been gf ofr 7 months and is just as moody as any other 9 year old going through puberty. So while it maybe true for some I don't think you can call it a catch all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 For a couple of years I had gone..not gluten free, but wheat free & processed carb free. It was the happiest, mellowest time of my adult life. I felt the difference almost immediately. Unfortunately I fell off the wagon & I found myself back in the land of bread & junk for the last 6 months. During that time I have been so miserable. And I knew it. And I was powerless to change it. But I would bake a cake to try ;). I was caught in a trap. Finally I bottomed out & took a trip to the proper grocer store, purchased all the right things & took the grain/carbs away Sunday & replaced them with foods that suit me. Today (Thursday) is the first day in months I woke up feeling rested, ready to take on the day. I felt very chill & under control. And I found pleasure in life again. Just like that. Just from eating a bit differently. It is amazing & it is exactly the same experience I had the first time I did it. I *hope* I never fall off the wagon again. It's dramatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Just out of curiosity, where did you find this research?Mood changes and irritability are often listed at the end of symptom lists for Celiacs, or squished in the middle where it's not noticeable. If you hunt around naturopathic research sites it becomes much more common. And first hand accounts on celiac forums.I'll look around for actual links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yes!!! If I get gluten by accident, I start getting really anxious. If I can trace it to something I might have had that was contaminated, I can feel bad without freaking out though (mind over matter, knowing it will pass). The more careful I am, the better I feel--I no longer eat regular oats, for instance. I am much more careful about hidden sources of gluten now, and it's so much better (the GF Halloween candy list that one blogger puts out is eye-opening!). I felt worse going GF before I felt better though. It took a couple of weeks before I felt normal. It was wonderful. Mental fog was gone quickly, but I had headaches, withdrawals, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yep, intense pissed offness to the max when I get glutened. I may or may not have any other symptoms but suddenly I am in a rage and everything can send me over the edge. The joke is if we are ever invaded, especially by those pesky zombies, give me a slice of bread! :laugh: I'll handle it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 So what about sleep? I've noticed I'm not sleeping as well, which is weird. I'm also really thirsty at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.