OCD signs worsening

[Loyd Williams]

I know two ladies,unrelated to one another both stating and showing worsening of their respective OCD. I' m married to one, work with the other and both are at the end of Whole 30. Both have said the last 7-12 days have been the most noticeable. I've conducted quick google and forum searches with no insight. Any thoughts, experiences?

[ladyshanny]

There is nothing about eating protein, fat and vegetables that would worsen OCD or other mental illnesses.  Some things we often suggest to folks is to ensure that their starchy veggie intake stays high, especially when there are mental health issues at stake.

 

Check out this article and perhaps share with your friends, sometimes, for some folks, the restriction of Whole30 can be too much for them and putting aside their Whole30 and seeking help is what is needed.

 

http://whole30.com/2012/02/whole30-gone-bad/

[missmary]

I haven't heard a lot about this issue, and I am not a doctor. That said, as Lady Shanny mentions, sometimes going too low-carb can be problematic for people, and making sure to include several servings of starchy carbs each day can really help, so I would start with that.

 

Two other recommendations for OCD would be to include fermented foods in their diet (like sauerkraut) and to make sure to take in foods rich in B6, like organ meats, fish and starchy veggies. Both of these recommendations dovetail nicely with the whole30 plan.

 

NOTE: supplementing with B6 (pill form) can help too, but I would proceed with caution here. Personally I do fine with food-sources but the pills  in isolation can increase anxiety rather than relieve it, and work best in consultation with a holistic health provider so they can be certain this is balanced with copper/zinc and in the correct dose for an individual's context.

[Munkers]

In both cases, I would suggest that they follow-up with their respective medical providers (doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, etc.) to discuss their current symptoms in the context of their recent Whole30 endeavors. Depending on how well their conditions have been managed, history of counseling, coping skills on board, etc. it may or may not be appropriate to undertake such a structured and restrictive program. the Whole30 is a great program, but like anything, may not be for everyone, especially if it's triggering for other medical conditions.

[AmyS]

In both cases, I would suggest that they follow-up with their respective medical providers (doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, etc.) to discuss their current symptoms in the context of their recent Whole30 endeavors. Depending on how well their conditions have been managed, history of counseling, coping skills on board, etc. it may or may not be appropriate to undertake such a structured and restrictive program. the Whole30 is a great program, but like anything, may not be for everyone, especially if it's triggering for other medical conditions.

I wholeheartedly agree with this.