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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information at Celiac.com - Comments for article: Gluten Sensitivity and Depression]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.celiac.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>scott@celiac.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 09:47:05 PDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3528</link><description><![CDATA[Great article!  It is very encouraging to read about atypical symptoms of gluten sensitivity, it is important for people to know that digestive problems are not the only symptoms.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kristen at 9:52 am, Tue 10th Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kristen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:52:51 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3528</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3531</link><description><![CDATA[Fantastic article. I was diagnosed with celiac disease a year ago with few digestive symptoms. Looking back on my year I feel like I've finally come out of a depression that lasted for years and I know it is due to cutting out the gluten. I would love to read the study.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by laura at 2:13 pm, Tue 10th Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (laura)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:13:11 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3531</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3535</link><description><![CDATA[To answer Laura's request to be able to read the study I quoted in the above article, here it is:
G. Addolorado, 'Regional Cerebral Hypoperfusion in Patients with Celiac Disease,' The American Journal Of Medicine 116 (2004):312-7.
The data truly is amazing. Enjoy!

To your good health,
Dr Vikki Petersen<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dr Vikki Petersen at 4:28 pm, Wed 11th Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dr Vikki Petersen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:28:46 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3535</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4 (Reply to Comment #3)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment7658</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Petersen...I do not have celiac disease, but I have a gluten intolerance and I don't know why this link isn't spoken about. Sugar also factors in and taking Seroquel you crave the gluten. It is a horrible circle. I live with an 85 year old mother that eats gluten and has depression. I am finding it impossible to stay off wheat while it is in the house. It is like alcohol. I have found an anti-imflamation supplement that is gastly in taste. I have had great success in the past and then horrible failure and I don't know how people stay on the wagon.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Susan at 7:49 pm, Tue 23rd Nov 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Susan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:49:00 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment7658</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3536</link><description><![CDATA[Wonderful article.  It's time for society to wake up and stop sweeping our troubles under a rug.  Let's get rid of the 'band-aid concept' all together.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Amber at 7:12 am, Thu 12th Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Amber)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:12:36 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3536</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3542</link><description><![CDATA[THANK YOU Dr. Petersen!  This article is potentially life saving for those of us who suffer from severe mood disorders.  It is wonderful to realize that I am coming 'out of the dark' in regards to my bipolar disorder.  Just yesterday, I tested positive to gluten intolerance.  Frankly, I was not surprised.  If this is indeed the reason for my mood instability, then I have found the missing piece to the puzzle I have fought two decades to solve.  I just wish the word would spread faster!  So many that are suffering from 'Bandaid treatment'-which helps very little and hinders a lot-could stop the dead end cycle of 'cures' that actually do harm.  Doctors need to give this study more credit and help their patients have more hope for improvement and possible recovery.  A life time of psychiatric pills should be saved as a last resort.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by laura at 12:25 am, Fri 13th Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (laura)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:25:20 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3542</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3562</link><description><![CDATA[This is wonderful insight! I've been handed the 'gene card' many times. Interestingly enough, many of my family also are sensitive to milk and wheat and high gluten grains. My husband has been eating a low gluten diet and 'coincidentally' my mental health has been better. Thank you Dr. Petersen for sharing this info with us!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rachel at 1:12 pm, Tue 17th Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rachel)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:12:00 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3562</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3619</link><description><![CDATA[Very good article and I can attest to the feelings of depression brought on by gluten.  Trouble is they don't bother to test people with depression who haven't already been branded with the CS or Gluten allergy/intolerance, and treat them drugs.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Hal at 6:53 am, Fri 3rd Apr 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Hal)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:53:50 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment3619</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #9]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment4134</link><description><![CDATA[This was my first visit to the site, well written article.  I suffer from Bi polar, diagnosed 4 years ago, and CS 6 months ago.  I always new something wasn't right, and 2 years ago they said I had migraines!  I am starting nursing school soon and I hope that more doctors look at diagnosing from more than just one angle.  I know I will be researching it further to find out how much is part of the mood disorder and how much is CS for my Bi Polar.  The migraines are gone since I went gluten-free.  Once again, Thank you, it is hard to find good info. and your providing the journal where we can read the original findings adds to your credit.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sage at 9:05 pm, Mon 27th Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sage)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:05:47 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment4134</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment4260</link><description><![CDATA[Finally an answer that has taken me over 30 years to find! I have suffered with episodes of severe depression since I was 14 years old. I knew there had to be a link to my diet but couldn't find the key ingredient. Even after I was diagnosed with gluten intolerance at age 28 no one told me about the link to depression so I  continued the search. Now I know I am not going crazy and have proof to show everyone else.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Julie at 10:09 pm, Sat 15th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Julie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:09:04 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment4260</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment4850</link><description><![CDATA[I never knew this. I still have some slight amount of gluten in my diet, with most removed. Been this way for three years and my health has improved dramatically, with no overt symptoms for quite some time. However, I have had problems with anxiety and occasional depression which did not make much sense. Now it does. Looks like it's time to remove the last instances of gluten from my diet.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rusty at 7:49 pm, Wed 4th Nov 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rusty)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:49:40 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment4850</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #12]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5243</link><description><![CDATA[I read about the link about gluten and depression. I ate a gluten-free diet and within two days my depression was gone. I had no physical symptoms of a gluten sensitivity. A food allergy test did not show up gluten as a problem and I am not celiac. I am so relieved!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by monica ryan at 4:06 am, Wed 16th Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (monica ryan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:06:01 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5243</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #13 (Reply to Comment #12)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5313</link><description><![CDATA[That's great Monica.  It is truly miraculous sometimes the speed with which the inflammation of the nervous system will abate when gluten is removed.

I just wish more people knew of the association.

Best,
Dr Vikki Petersen<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dr Vikki Petersen at 10:43 am, Tue 22nd Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dr Vikki Petersen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:43:41 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5313</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #14]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5250</link><description><![CDATA[I have suffered tremendously for two years now with severe anxiety and depression. I lost everything i.e house, career, credit rating and my mind. Just got diagnosed GS last week and was so relieved by articles like this one! I know going gluten free is tough, but I am willing to do anything to improve my mental/emotional health.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jim at 3:17 pm, Wed 16th Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jim)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:17:58 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5250</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #15 (Reply to Comment #14)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5312</link><description><![CDATA[I'm so glad that you got diagnosed Jim.  Hang in there.  Going gluten-free is totally worth it.  
Let me know how you're doing and if you need anything.
Best,
Dr Vikki Petersen<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dr Vikki Petersen at 10:41 am, Tue 22nd Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dr Vikki Petersen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:41:28 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5312</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #16]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5536</link><description><![CDATA[As a Family Nurse Practitioner for 13 years with quite a bit of psychiatric experience, I agree that depression may in some cases be related to celiac disease.  But it is important to remember that there are usually a significant combination of causes that lead to mood disorders, such a nutritional deficiencies, as well as life events and stressors, and genetics.  Not all depressed/anxious patients have celiac disease as you suggest in you article.  I would not be too quick to write off the role of genetic pre-disposition as a contributing factor to mood disorders- you also suggest this is "false data".  Where is the data?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by M. Boogaart, ND, FNP-BC at 6:26 am, Thu 21st Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (M. Boogaart, ND, FNP-BC)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:26:30 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5536</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #17 (Reply to Comment #16)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment7712</link><description><![CDATA[I certainly agree with M. Boogaart causes of mood disorders can include nutritional deficiencies and genetics.  I would also like to point out that gluten sensitivities (especially celiac) are genetic (the 'gene card' could still be genes - but for gluten sensitivities) and can cause nutritional deficiencies (antibodies killing off the villi in the small intestine, which are what absorbs nutrients).  As for life events and stressors, they can be a factor of the mood, but they don't contribute to mood disorders, even if they manifest them.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by John at 9:44 pm, Wed 1st Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (John)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:44:18 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment7712</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #18 (Reply to Comment #16)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment11761</link><description><![CDATA[Your statement..."Where is the data?"  It's all over this page. Even without research, individuals are proving good results.  It's sad to learn that hard work and invested time in your particular studies will most definitely be affected by this newfound knowledge.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by adriana at 1:32 pm, Thu 14th Jun 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (adriana)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:32:32 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment11761</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #19]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5617</link><description><![CDATA[I agree with the last comment,  my son is 12 and diagnosed with  celiac disease 4 1/2 years ago.   He also suffers from depression and anxiety.  Some of the symptoms of depression did seem to change for the positive when switching to gluten free,  but the diet was not the only answer.  He takes medication now,  which has made a world of difference,  so the effectiveness and need of these medications cannot be discounted,  if anything,  we feel like we waited to long before starting him on it (the meds).   So I feel it is reasonable to incorporate medication as well as a gluten free diet to minimize the effects of celiac disease and associated depression.   He also works with a psychotherapist who gives him methods of dealing with the depression and anxiety.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Steven Sommerfeld D.D.S. at 7:50 am, Mon 1st Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Steven Sommerfeld D.D.S.)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:50:21 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5617</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #20 (Reply to Comment #19)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9526</link><description><![CDATA[Steven, thank you for your comment.  I have a 10 year old son who was diagnosed with celiac at age 5.  His diet is perfect and within the past year he has shown serious signs of depression.  I have been so concerned because many people say that eating GF will cure depression.  I have wondered why it is not working for my boy.  Thank you for your comment.  I am taking him to see a psychologist this week and am praying that he can help my son.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tammy at 11:00 am, Mon 26th Sep 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tammy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:00:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9526</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #20 (Reply to Comment #19)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9537</link><description><![CDATA[Depression can have a number of causes besides gluten, and seeking medical help is a good idea in your case. Also consider other food intolerance issues like dairy, corn, soy, etc., and make sure that his diet is 100% gluten free.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by admin at 10:57 am, Tue 27th Sep 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (admin)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:57:11 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9537</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #22]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5632</link><description><![CDATA[I was recently diagnosed with gluten/sprue allergy.I knew there had to be a reason for years of anxiety and depression and so many other problems.I cant wait to start this journey of gluten free to feel better. Thank You!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Shirley at 3:40 am, Tue 2nd Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Shirley)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:40:56 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment5632</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #23]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment6031</link><description><![CDATA[I have had digestive problems since birth and was diagnosed with depression at age 14.  I began taking anti-depressants while in college around age 20 and am now 29.  After years of declining health, I went through blood and stool testing and which identified my genetic predisposition to celiac/gluten sensitivity and other food intolerance's (I carry DQ8 and DQ6 genes).  Four months ago I began a gluten-free, casein free, soy free, egg free, and nightshade free diet and in that time my quality of life has improved dramatically.  In fact, at my last doctor's appointment I was able to cut my depression medications in half and I may be able to get off of them completely in the next year. While I can't guarantee I'll be able to quit the medications, I've definitely seen an improvement beyond what medication alone could achieve and that is a godsend!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by daniknik at 8:50 am, Sun 21st Mar 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (daniknik)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:50:48 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment6031</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #24]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment6451</link><description><![CDATA[My 22 year old son was diagnosed last year with celiac disease but we never knew that his anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood swings and anger were all intertwined with gluten intolerance.  After a year being gluten-free you would never know he was the same person - amazing.  Thank you for such an educational article.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Bonnie at 9:46 am, Thu 3rd Jun 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Bonnie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:46:13 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment6451</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #25]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment7804</link><description><![CDATA[I was off of gluten for about 3 months and didn't realize how my depression had just gone away.  Because I started the testing process with my doctor, I started eating gluten again and Oh dear... did it all come back with a vengeance.  I find myself going to sleep crying, waking up crying, overreacting about everything, beating myself up over being such a mess to the point I start it all over again.  I am having my endoscopy in just less than a month and I'm counting the days.  I feel desperate to give up the gluten, yet want the tests to be accurate.  It seems so crazy that my GI doc said he couldn't help with the depression, only the digestive issues.  So many specialists just don't understand, but I know this is true... and so does my family!  May God truly bless them for being so patient with me!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by curtisbedowin at 6:25 pm, Tue 14th Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (curtisbedowin)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:25:38 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment7804</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #26 (Reply to Comment #25)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8031</link><description><![CDATA[curtisbedowin , I wouldn't wait for a medical test, accurate or not it might not be useful. Just go gluten free right away & see how your life changes.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Julian at 2:45 pm, Thu 20th Jan 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Julian)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:45:15 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8031</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #27]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment7886</link><description><![CDATA[This is very intersting. I have been off gluten and dairy for about 3 months now but don't feel any better, and maybe feel worse.  I am wondering how long it would be before one would know if this kind of diet is helpful for mental health disorders.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Amy at 4:43 pm, Tue 28th Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Amy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:43:18 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment7886</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #28 (Reply to Comment #27)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8086</link><description><![CDATA[You know, it could be that you're REALLY sensitive to gluten and you're consuming "gluten-free" grain products which is a misleading term for grain products because a food made from oats, for instance, and labeled “gluten-free” must contain less than 20 ppm gluten. 
Maybe you could try cutting grains out all together?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jim at 12:07 pm, Sat 29th Jan 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jim)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:07:07 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8086</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #29]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8249</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you for posting this article.  I am fairly new to all of this.  I have had seasonal allergies all my life.  This past fall I attempted to go vegetarian and had increased my wheat consumption with it.  I Within two weeks of no meat I was having severe stomach issues.  Nothing was ever found.. Sonograms and doctors visits.  I just happened to cut out all pasta, bread and sweets and within a few weeks my stomach was better.

More important to note before the stomach issues happened...I had started having dizziness and anxiety.  Never have I had this
Problem.  My doctor did not link this to my stomach.  Not only dis my stomach heal but my mood began improving within a few months of just about no gluten.  One of my doctors told me to start eating normally.  I went for it.... Within 5 days of cereal and 4-5 servings of bread I had the side discomfort and my brain fog had come back.  I did have the blood panel done.. And was tested for vitamin deficiencies as I am also positive for Vitamin d deficiency.  I don't care so much about the blood panel at this point.  I want to know about deficiency. I went back gluten free 2 days ago an am not going back.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Wen at 5:00 am, Fri 25th Feb 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Wen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:00:17 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8249</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #30 (Reply to Comment #29)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8473</link><description><![CDATA[I took a month Jan 1 to 31 to go gluten free. No sugar,no grains except rice no juice, no coffee, no tea, no bread. Only chicken and turkey. I hated the diet I needed bread. I needed pasta. I  was so glad at the end of the month to return to my real world of Pasta bread and anything but foul.
I found within a few days a new freedom. My brain fog lifted.I was able to do what I wanted to do without that little voice in my head that said NO!
Still with all of that I started good news I returned to my pasta and my bread and within a short time I was lost in a world of second guessing every thing I did.
Could it be true ? Could I have such a reaction ? I sleep at the top of waking, can't sleep , I am nervous irritable, can't make a decision without second guessing it.
So now I will give up the Pasta and the bread and the snacks. I hate gluten free anything! the gluten bread is horrible, the pasta is no better than the bread. 
I need to mention here that I have never had a weight problem, and never have I eaten anything I didn't like.
Still I will do it. I can't live with such depression and anxiety. Also I have always had digestion problems, always.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jane at 7:26 pm, Thu 7th Apr 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jane)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:26:31 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8473</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #31]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8475</link><description><![CDATA[Hi I just want to you to know that I'm suffering from anxiety and depression from my teenage years and now I'm fed-up with this. My mother and sisters have the same problem . Some times I feel my life has no worth, feel so low and little tasks seem so big. I'm desperately wanted to know what are the reasons behind this anxiety. I want to be free from this. After reading this article should I immediately go for the gluten-free diet? I'm not a celiac patient but am gluten intolerant, but I would love to go for this diet if it prevents me from this anxiety permanently. Please help me and my family.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Marv at 8:50 am, Fri 8th Apr 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Marv)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:50:01 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8475</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #32]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8723</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Vicki! I think I love you!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lisa at 3:47 pm, Wed 18th May 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lisa)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 May 2011 15:47:03 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment8723</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #33]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9245</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you for the article. It was a video that you posted, that changed our lives, and saved my son's life. He became severely depressed, and what an up hill battle it was , as all the doctors, psychiatrist, counselors, would not believe, that gluten was the issue. They would share, give him comfort food, yet that food was the culprit. After seeing your video, that yes, gluten can trigger depression, we went gluten free 100 percent, the behaviors stopped. We met with a functional doctor and he is helping with overgrowth of yeast, as well. The doctor we see, actually told, us, I didn't believe you, as we went back each month, and he could see the change. We are still healing the gut, and any exposure to gluten, brings it all back. Keep posting, and including research, as I can then bring it to my doctor to share. Thank you, for the articles and video.  It was validating, and helped me be an advocate for my teen. Thank you<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by healing123 at 3:47 pm, Fri 19th Aug 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (healing123)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:47:14 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9245</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #34]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9471</link><description><![CDATA[I feel much better since I cut off gluten in my diet, happier and more stable. Try coconut flour to cook with, it is amazing...quinoa and rice are good too!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by julie at 6:48 am, Wed 14th Sep 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (julie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:48:10 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9471</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #35]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9604</link><description><![CDATA[I found the scientific information in this article quite helpful, am I'm thrilled to hear that a gluten free diet has helped people with depression. However, the "one size fits all" perspective bothers me. Depression is a complex condition and no one solution works everyone. 

Antidepressants, especially SSRIs, are not nearly as dangerous as this article makes out, though all medications present risks and patients should discuss these with their primary care doctors. 

People who have had bad experienced tend to talk about it more than people who have had good experiences, like me. I can honestly say Prozac saved my life and my sanity. For those who haven't experienced full relief from therapy or dietary changes, I'd recommend it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Wishful Spirit at 11:02 am, Mon 10th Oct 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Wishful Spirit)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:02:45 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9604</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #36]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9684</link><description><![CDATA[I know too well how gluten effects the body and mind. After years of doctors' BS, I tested positive for gluten sensitivity and went on a gluten free diet, which helped a little. One day my wife said did you know (beer) has wheat, rye, barley all gluten. After a week or so of no beer, I noticed I was feeling better, my wife said I looked better and its been getting better everyday. PS mercury fillings are big reason for a lot of illness, I had mine replaced and what a difference.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by bill at 11:06 am, Thu 20th Oct 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (bill)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:06:14 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9684</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #37]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9791</link><description><![CDATA[I have suffered for years with anxiety, depression, and fatigue.  I found out a week ago I had a gluten and lactose intolerance, and my symptoms disappeared over night.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Chris at 5:16 pm, Wed 2nd Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Chris)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:16:53 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9791</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #38]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/21758/1/Gluten-Sensitivity-and-Depression/Page1.html#Comment9973</link><description><![CDATA[I thought I was gluten-free and that it was the answer, but I had some serious depression and anxiety lately. Could dairy also contribute? Anytime I fast I feel great. I just don't know what specific allergies I do have. I don't have any money right now, so please  don't tell me to go see a functional wellness practitioner. I will when I am back on my feet . The problem is that the mood swings ruin your life and when you are picking up the pieces, you can't afford the help that you need. I went through one of the top 3 hospital programs in the country and guess what...I spent most of my days eating graham crackers, cookies and coke of which they had an ample supply. They HAVE NO CLUE! They medicated me and sent me home. It was the Ultra Simple diet that saved my life. I am off track again. I was almost ready to take the pills they wanted me to take...all at once, when I decided to try going back to that plan...remove all junk food, sugar, gluten, dairy, soy, eggs and see if I can get on track. I can't count how many times I have picked myself back up. I am so sick of it. 

So if I go clean...how long does it take? Can anyone give me 2 decades of my life back? Please? Maybe the hospital should. They are supposed to help.  For me, their program would be free. Ironic, huh? I have a job now and if I stay clean (Sound like an alcoholic here...bread is like that for me) then I hope to have the money to get a functional doctor or naturopath to help me. Last time, I did the diet for 2 months and started feeling strange. I needed help and couldn't afford it. Ok. Enough rambling. Thanks so much for this article and all these helpful posts!!!!<br/><br/>
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