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I have been gluten free now for 10 months, and the last 2 months have developed a quite uncomfortable intolerance to lactose. For me, there is definantly a connection between being 'glutened' and my mood and behaviour. After eating gluten I become tired, lathargic, irritable and depressed. Alot of that is also due to that annoying fact of this disease and how easy it can be to unintentionally make a mistake, or have someone make a mistake on you.

I find I am continually paranoid about eating out, and when my eating becomes somewhat of a 'hassle' to other people I withdraw into myself and don't want to eat.

I think the depression also comes from the constant sick feeling, and since finding out about my temporary lactose intolerance it definantly took its toll on me. I find the strain of constantly feeling sick, especially managing it after moving out of home. I just find the whole thing depressing. Good to hear so many of you out there have kept a positive attitude!

I have been gluten free for just over 10 months now, and found that before diagnosed the DH was getting progressively worse. After starting the gluten-free diet it flared up, and was getting worse since beginning the diet. After a while it settled, probably around the 6month mark, after on and off doses of steriods. Although I do find the DH is still prevelant, after 6 months the reactions died down. No itchy rashes on the legs, stomach, back, or face. Just occasional ones spot on my hips when I make a mistake with being gluten-free.