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Hi. I unexpectedly became vegan on Wednesday (14th November), as of awakening (I had decided the previous night after watching a shocking documentary). I have read the 'New vegans - read me!' post regarding B12.
Two questions:
1. Since beginning my veganism I have symptoms progressing throughout the days: slight depression and fatigue yesterday; today - hyper, restlessness, racing heart, almost a drunken feeling. I recognise these signs as I had an eating disorder many years ago, and the hunger would manifest itself in similar symptoms. Now, similarly, I am eating less - not through deprivation, but through lack of snacking choices (I am a sandwich girl, my eating habits have always been limited). I am not seeking advice as such here - I will contact my doctor first thing on Monday - but am wondering how to handle this in the meantime. Is it just hunger, or have others felt this way too? Again, I will consult my doctor ASAP. My children also became vegan when I did but say they feel perfectly usual, no symptoms, and to be fair they are eating a much more varied diet than I am in regards to fruit/vegetables/nuts/grains/'fake meat' etc. Also, will bu B12 pills tomorrow.
2. As the 'housewife' I do all the shopping, cooking and pot-washing (which I am fine with), but am struggling as to how to handle my partner's food - should I still buy, prepare and cook his meat? I don't really want to handle it, but nor do I want him doing it himself and this possibly straining our relationship.
Many thanks.
Hi. I unexpectedly became vegan on Wednesday (14th November), as of awakening (I had decided the previous night after watching a shocking documentary). I have read the 'New vegans - read me!' post regarding B12.
Two questions:
1. Since beginning my veganism I have symptoms progressing throughout the days: slight depression and fatigue yesterday; today - hyper, restlessness, racing heart, almost a drunken feeling. I recognise these signs as I had an eating disorder many years ago, and the hunger would manifest itself in similar symptoms. Now, similarly, I am eating less - not through deprivation, but through lack of snacking choices (I am a sandwich girl, my eating habits have always been limited). I am not seeking advice as such here - I will contact my doctor first thing on Monday - but am wondering how to handle this in the meantime. Is it just hunger, or have others felt this way too? Again, I will consult my doctor ASAP. My children also became vegan when I did but say they feel perfectly usual, no symptoms, and to be fair they are eating a much more varied diet than I am in regards to fruit/vegetables/nuts/grains/'fake meat' etc. Also, will bu B12 pills tomorrow.
2. As the 'housewife' I do all the shopping, cooking and pot-washing (which I am fine with), but am struggling as to how to handle my partner's food - should I still buy, prepare and cook his meat? I don't really want to handle it, but nor do I want him doing it himself and this possibly straining our relationship.
Many thanks.