That certainly sounds like it could possibly be hypoglycemia. Do you have any other symptoms? Did you ever try taking antidepressants and notice little if any change? That's another indicator right there. I had to take them a few years back when I first got sick and they thought it was something else, I thought the pills worked but as I look back they only seemed to have masked some of the symptoms while the diet I was eating did the trick. Anyway, I think all of us have suffered from depression, but most of the time only for an hour or so or at the most a few days in a row. It doesn't last all the time normally, comes and goes. I would think it could be possible for someone to have hypoglycemia and have depression almost every day, but I haven't encountered anyone like this yet.

I have taking anti-depressants all my life virtually and they have had a little effect but never actually cured it.Its hard to explain how I feel,i know something isnt right with me but cant put my finger on it.I these horrendous thoughts my energy levels can be lower than a snakes belly and I generally have no interest in much when im very low.Would you suggest I talk to my doctor about it? Many thanks ...Luke

If your doctor has had you on antidepressants for awhile and never thought of this I don't know if i'd talk to them. Here's some advice if you want to. Go to your doctor and say that you notice that you seem to get really tired (or mention your other symptoms) depending on what you eat and you're not sure why. If they don't mention hypoglycemia, there's your test, you just found out you need a new doctor. If they do, take the test. Try that route first, since you are probably in a good position to get accurate results.

Oh yeah, and I read about a guy once who was diagnosed bi-polar for most of his life and was eventually placed into hospital care for about 10 years, going so far as to try shock treatments because nothing was working. He went on the right diet and was incredible in about a year.

Luke, I suggest you demand a 5 hour gtt and a thyroid test (tsh) to rule both of those out. You should do a 5 hour cause noy all blood sugar drops happen at 3 hours which is a gtt for diabetes/hypo. From what I read it seems hypo might be causing ur depression. Once hypo starts out ur not gonna have constant depression. But if it gets severe enough I can see it be constant. Me personally felt my depression was constant cause I was so down that I couldnt figure out what was wrong and there was almost no hope. That creates depression right there. I was on anti depressants and they didnt work. I tried almost all cause the doctor said u gotta see what one works for u. They actually caused problems with the side effects and the fact at that time my diet was bad cause I didnt know I had hypo. Anywayze look at the thread new to hypoglycemia. You can see my results from my gtt. I am feeling a huge improvement from stan helping me out on the diet. You have to eat right or ur not gonna get better. Its a strict diet the littlest things can mess u up. Go get a gtt and see what the results come back, it wont hurt to do that. Keep ur head up I can see u were in the same situation as me.

Thanks wdi and stan for your replies,very much appreciated.Until I get the test done to find out I want to pretend for the moment that I have got hg, so can you recommend what foods I should eat and avoid. Many many thanks luke

Well, if you want to go that route, skip the test. You can actually figure it out for yourself, it's just always a nice feeling to have the actual paperwork saying it's definitely the case. Not saying I don't believe you, but from personal experience it's just a calming feeling to one's self when you know, much easier to get through any drops that way. Anyway, if you want to try it out, follow my diet. Look at it and let me know if you have any questions. I've been meaning to rewrite it, but it should be enough to go on so you can start on your way to getting past the hypoglycemia. Depression will be a thing of the past after hard work!

Yeah I thought about just trying the diet instead after I posted it.

Stan's diet has helped tremendously with my depressive symptoms. I too knew something was wrong, but never believed I had depression but it was too inconsistent. Once I figured out the pattern of eating sugar then feeling bad, drinking alcohol then feeling bad, eating pasta then feeling, I decided it had to be related to my food in take.
Stan's diet has really helped me in many ways, but getting rid of the depressive symptoms may be the most important way.
I did have the glucose tolerance test at my regular physician's office. I was dx with hypglycemia and referred to an endocrinologist. Unfortunately this specialist is not knowledgable about hypo and told me to eat whole wheat products and fruits, and other things that were bad for me.
The diet in this forum is what helped me the most.
Good luck with it!

Thank you everyone.....But where do I find this diet?....Ive also been eating a lot of fruit lately as its good for you.....Do I stop?.....Many thanks ...Luke

You shouldn't be eating too much fruit. Even "normal" people should be eating no more than two servings a day. The diet is on this forum.

Im really sorry I cant find the diet,could someone put a link on here for me please. Thank you

Http://ehealthforum.Com/health/topic57142. Html

Hi stan, ive just been looking at this thread and saw that you wanted to know if I had any other symptoms, I have and I am being totally honest with myself here cos when I look back at my life ive always put the other sympoms down to my depression. Well here goes..... Concentration awful,memory worse than awful,very tired,i sleep in my break at work nearly every day,sleep is disturbed most of the time,"odd" dreams,have seriously felt like I have been going mad,horrible horrendous thoughts,headaches,tearful at times,no "get up and go",worrying,fearful,aching legs from time to time any im sure theres a few more ive forgotten. Its strange but I have always felt that "something wasnt quite right with me" but ive never been able to put my finger on it.Having read lots of sites this past week regarding hg im am 99% certain I have it or at least something simialar thats effecting my life.Is it also true that ,say for instance ive lived with hg all this time,will my symptoms fluctuate over the months and years as in I am gonna have times when I dont feel to bad and times when I feel suicidal and im losing it. Many many thanks stan.......Luke

Hi stan, ive just been looking at this thread and saw that you wanted to know if I had any other symptoms, I have and I am being totally honest with myself here cos when I look back at my life ive always put the other sympoms down to my depression. Well here goes..... Concentration awful,memory worse than awful,very tired,i sleep in my break at work nearly every day,sleep is disturbed most of the time,"odd" dreams,have seriously felt like I have been going mad,horrible horrendous thoughts,headaches,tearful at times,no "get up and go",worrying,fearful,aching legs from time to time any im sure theres a few more ive forgotten. Its strange but I have always felt that "something wasnt quite right with me" but ive never been able to put my finger on it.Having read lots of sites this past week regarding hg im am 99% certain I have it or at least something simialar thats effecting my life.Is it also true that ,say for instance ive lived with hg all this time,will my symptoms fluctuate over the months and years as in I am gonna have times when I dont feel to bad and times when I feel suicidal and im losing it. Many many thanks stan.......Luke

I forgot to mention...."foggynes" my head has never felt "clear",hand tremors,sweats mainly when I wake up and blurred vision.

I forgot to mention...."foggynes" my head has never felt "clear",hand tremors,sweats mainly when I wake up and blurred vision.

I forgot to mention...."foggynes" my head has never felt "clear",hand tremors,sweats mainly when I wake up and blurred vision.

Aaaaieeeee! So many posts. I've had all the symptoms you listed up there, including suicidal tendencies. That was one of the first symptoms to go when the diet was right, thankfully, but it's different for everyone. I'd be surprised if it's not you're only problem, everything you say sounds like straight hypoglycemia.