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A 32-year-old female asked:

I felt hungry suddenly yesterday &kept eating &food didn't curb my appetite. today i am feeling irritated &depressed &down. i am not expecting my period anytime soon and i am not sexually active for more than 6 months. why am i feeling that?

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Dr. Ralph Boling
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
High and low: blood sugars can cause these feeling, even depression is more common, if you are insulin resistant/carbohydrate sensitive. Testing for insulin resistance with your doctor is useful. Curbing consumption of bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and sugar, may help.
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Dr. Stuart Hickerson
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Calories: Feeling irritated after eating a large amount of calories can cause an insulin surge and that can cause hypoglycemia and that could cause irritation, depression and feeling down.
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Last updated Feb 26, 2020

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