getting ready to restart 1-15-08

[TinaMarie]

Hello everyone ,,
I was on atkins about a year ago and lost weight I put a little back on due to depression.. I was wondering if anyone on here has anxiety and panic attacks I know whe I was on atkins I felt soo much better with my anxiety and my attacks were down anyone else experiance this ..
Also they just started me on buspar is that ok to take while doing this atkins ??
Thanks

[Yo Yo Girl]

Re: getting ready to restart 1-15-08

Hi Tina Marie. Welcome back. I have suffered from panic attacks in the past and can definitely see the link between a high carb diet and those attacks. Experienced nothing remotely like them since being on Atkins. Not sure about the medication question, but there will be someone here who can help you with that.

Good luck on your journey

[DebOnAtkins]

Re: getting ready to restart 1-15-08

I have had attacks before and a few years ago I was given the same medication Buspar. I hate the idea of taking medications. I don't even like to take aspirin if I don't absolutely have to. I don't know what your situation is or how severe your attacks are. Mine were mild and I would get them 3 or 4 times a year. My last one was a month ago while sitting in church. My heart started racing wildly and felt like I had to get out of the building.

I decided not to take the medication and try to find other alternatives. I would never be so bold as to offer medical advice to anyone as I am not qualified. This is just what I decided to do for me.

I just restarted Atkins on the 31st of December and so far I haven't had one attack but I didn't have them too much before. I am hoping they go away completely. Only time will tell I guess.

It will be interesting to find out if Buspar interferes with weigh loss. I will keep an eye out for the answer.

Debby