Hi everyone,

This is the second time I have tried the raw food diet. I have been about 50-70% raw for about the month now and lately have felt depressed. Even though on the inside I know I am not depressed, I feel lethargic and unmotivated, really calm, patient and at peace one day and feel very negative the next. Today I blew up over nothing and couldn't believe how erratic, angry and irrational I was. It didn't seem real, I didn't even care about what had bothered me a few seconds later and was rational and calm very quickly. It was as though my body needed to get rid of some emotional baggage... at least i hope!!!
Today I have felt like crying but have no idea why! On the inside, deep in the core, I feel good, but on the other layers I feel really sad. It is as though i have pms: angry and emotional, up and down for unknown reasons - but i know that i don't have pms.

It has only been like this over the last few days. I know that physical symptoms can occur during detox, what about emotional ones? Did anyone feel an emotional release or detox?

It is all a part of the process. Enjoy the ride. You will love how you feel when you reach the other side.

I have felt very aware/awake on raw.

but now, I'm noticing more immediately when a situation, or certain company is giving me negative feelings. I tend to think that being raw doesn't necessarily leave you elated, but rather, more in tune with your reactions and perceptions.

measure twice, cut once.

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