I've read various things detailing how sugar can have a heroin-like effect on the brain. I've always struggled with sugar even after going wheat-free. When I first started this WOE in February of this year the very occasional square of dark chocolate satisfied me.
But during the past two months I've been taking care of my friend after her husband suddenly passed away, and things were extremely busy at work where 10 hour days have not been uncommon. On top of everything I've battled two different infections - first a severe ear infection for three weeks which developed during a sinus cold. Once the cold and ear infection went away I developed a throat infection which I suffered with for another three weeks before I gave in and took a second round of antibiotics.
After all of the emotional, physical and work stress I've found my sugar cravings spiralled out of control. As in getting a headache and being physically jittery if I try to abstain from sugar even for a day. I feel quite tired and miserable which leads me to crave more sugar. I've had a couple bad bad chocolate binges during the last month.
I'd very much welcome any suggestions for trying to detox from sugar and re-set my system. I have started by taking a pro-biotic. I only finished my second round of antibiotics a few days ago.
Thanks for any help and support