Severe Depression with low Carb Diet (IF or Keto)

Hello All,

I suffer from severe treatment-resistant depression. I was a skinny guy, but during the course of years, I've gained 60 lbs due to SSRIs.

Every time I put my body on a calorie-deficit diet (either via IF or Keto), I fall into the pit hole of severe depression. My theory is that the brain requires Carbs for Serotonin production.

(Carbs ==> Tryptophan ==> 5-HTP ==> Serotonin)

Is anyone in a similar situation as mine able to lose weight? What strategies did you use?

Is there anyone here with treatment-resistant depression who used Mounjaro/Wegovy? Does Mounjaro/Wegovy make depression worse?

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Appreciate your answers!

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Thanks,

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