catlovesdi

Sorry, got a little off topic. This is a complex issue. The depression from gluten poisoning comes from your intestines failing to absorb nutrition vital to brain function. Once you get on a totally gluten-free diet, your brain will get the nutrition it needs and these problems will improve.

I am a Celiac. When I started the diet, I just felt better and better. There is no scientific evidence for the so called gluten addiction. There are no double blind research studies. All the stories are anctedotal. Gluten is in Wheat, Rye, Barley, and (thru cross contamination) Oats. You have to eliminate everything that contains even traces of these...

Personally, I think your cravings are just cravings. I crave soft pretzels during the third period of hocky games. We always had soft pretzels. Does this mean I am addicted. I don't think so. If there was a decent gluten-free soft pretzel, I would have no problem. It is just a desire to eat the foods that we know and love. An addiction excuse - while lovely...