u/Secure-Radish-9452

Anxiety, depression, skin problems, digestion problems, or other health issues, was caffeine the culprit for you?

I've noticed that I'm tolerating eggs much better since having gone keto. Before when I would combine eggs with carbs, I used to get brain-fog and fatigue after and it made me avoid eggs. I'm not sure if it's the positive cognitive effects of ketosis overlapping the symptoms of intolerance, but I'm curious if anyone has experienced this, or might have an insight. Thank you.

I realized that before SR, I was dealing with persistent anhedonia in varying degrees for many years. I've been clinically diagnosed with depression and was trialed on couple different medications with minimal benefit. It was difficult for me to find enjoyment in general for many years, but since I've been practicing SR, I feel like I can indulge in things for hours. I am absolutely submerged whether it's watching Youtube, TV shows, listening to music, gaming, and etc. Things actually feel good, and I cannot seem to get enough of it. I am definitely keeping myself on check to prevent myself from developing addictions, but it really feels great to experience some, if not total relief from anhedonia. Would love to hear anyone's similar experience.

Has anyone else experienced relief from depression through practicing SR?

SR has been the critical catalyst to alleviating my depression. Lifestyle changes like improved diet, less time on screen, exercising daily, getting out more, meditating, and practicing mindfulness were beneficial, but I never experienced true relief I wanted. For the most part, I still felt hollow, tired, bored, and I was still struggling inside. It wasn't until I started practicing SR on top of the lifestyle changes, when I realized I began to experience substantial relief after about 10+ days. I feel the fire inside. The raw emotions, desire for great things, joy, pleasure, and being able to better connect with others. At times I just feel really good and resilient, even when life throw hurdles at me. It's like taking an antidepressant without the nasty side effects. Would love to hear about others' experiences.