weight loss and depression (warning female details)

[Mothercooter]

IN the last week, I have been experiencing something completely out of character for me. I have been stressed, for no reason, very mody, crying for no reason, ect. I keep trying to shake it but I just cant. Depression does run in my family, but my battle has always been with anxiety.

It is however, that time of the month yet if this was PMS, this would be a first, I have NEVER had any type of pms like symptoms. So, my question...
Could a temporary mild bout of depression and a large amount of weight loss in a short period of time be related somehow? Maybe could it be throwing my hormones off a little or something? I have also noticed a change in my period as well (super heavy, like 3 times what it used to be.) and cramps as well. Also things I never had. However, I had a baby a yr ago and because of breastfeeding, just recently got my period back and have only had 2 cycles since having her so maybe just having my third baby changed my body but I am wondering if the weight loss could effect those things.
Any clues?

[2big4mysize]

Re: weight loss and depression (warning female details)

low carbing increases estrogen levels and decreases androgen levels because of the lower insulin interferrence so it can play avock with your cycle AND contrasy to poular belief estrogen is made and stored in fat cells so whe you are moving out the fat molecules for burning some estrogen your body didn't tell to come out and play escapes. Eventually your body will stabilize the level by calling lsee out to play but for the first few months it can be terrible even cause extra periods and spotting.

[Desertthorn]

Re: weight loss and depression (warning female details)

Also, everything changes after you've had a baby. Its probably a combo of everything. If it persists, make an appointment with your OB and talk to him/her about it.