Carbs And Agoraphobia

Carbs and agoraphobia may have a link. Diet plays an important role (no matter what), but when you suffer from an anxiety disorder, especially agoraphobia, any improvement helps!

Make Slow Changes

Try not to stop suddenly. Gradually ease into changes. Simple sugars like candy or pop can be reduced slowly. Try eating complex carbs as these are not only better but may improve your condition.

Complex carbs generally help to maintain good mental health. They are also good for stabilizing your blood sugar levels. Low levels can cause feelings of anxiety, which won't help your agoraphobia.

Try adding more vegetable proteins and reduce meat proteins. Tofu is an excellent source of protein. Soy products generally are very good, as they contain isoflavones, which has numerous health benefits.

Importance Of Minerals

Having agoraphobia is stressful. Minerals like calcium, phosphorus and potassium can be depleted as a result of stress. Help maintain proper levels by eating foods like bananas, broccoli, yogurt, brown rice, fish and nuts.

You can grow to like it, even if it initially puts you off. Think of it like beer. The first time, it tastes awful, but you eventually get used to it and even like it. Summer and beer...mmmm!

Brown rice is a complex carb which contains thiamine, or vitamin B1. This helps with neurotransmitter production and healthy nerve function. This may help improve your anxiety and agoraphobia.

Other examples of foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates include fresh fruit, legumes and whole grains.

Difference Between Refined & Unrefined Carbs

When a natural food has it's nutrients and goodness removed so that it 'tastes' better and lasts longer, this is an example of something being refined. Whole wheat flour is unrefined. It still contains all of it's pure fiber and nutrients.

Do not look at carbs and agoraphobia as a change that will produce miracles. There will be lots of other little changes to be made that are generally helpful. Using every means at your disposal should help, but some carbs can certainly aggravate your situation.

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