View Full Version : Increase of hyperactivity while on Dr. Amen's diet?


lilthingsADDup
01-02-04, 12:09 AM
You know...the one with increased protein and decreased simple carbs.

Ever since I started following his food plan, I have had an increase of energy, that's good. The recent problem is that I have too much energy! Lately, I've been so hyper that I feel like I can jump out of my skin. My racing thoughts have increased also. Perhaps this diet is making my ADHD worse? :confused: :(

Does anyone know what could be going on?

Tara
01-02-04, 12:23 AM
Do you have his book? If so read the section at the end of the chapter 17 about over focused ADD.

He claims that people who may have subtype # 3 need more of a balance between protien and carbs than the other 5 subtypes.

Also remember that Amen's work is still very controversial among many AD/HD professionals.

You could also be having reactions to certains foods and other things you may be putting into your system.