So who doesn't love chocolate? I once met a person who said "Chocolate doesn't love me", but I think this had to do with bowel movements. It could be just an allergy I have, but too much chocolate affects me in a very drastic, emotional way. So just stop eating it, you might say. Yeah right. That would involve self control and consistency, we're talking about ADD here! So, I've cut back. If it's not in the house I'm good.

I was curious if anyone else experiences increased mood swings, anxiety and spasms of anger if you eat too much. Does it exasperate your symptoms? I noticed my 5 year old, who I suspect to have ADHD has his hyper-ness exaserbated by eating chocolate. I avoid feeding it to him at all costs because he goes from being fairly well behaved to bouncing off the walls in 2.2 seconds. I was curious if it's an allergy, related to ADD or my bipolar? Are there any other foods that effect you emotionally, i.e. sugar?

p.s. I did do a search on this subject but there is too much material to go through and I just didn't see this specifically. I did make the effort though.

LOL I had to laugh at your first paragraph as I read it out loud....heh

Anyway, I honestly don't see anything wrong that happens when I eat chocolate except gaining weight :D

I get hyper, then sleepy and grouchy..... I'm told for me it's a sugar sensitivity

Caffeine and sugar rush... = fun fun fun, then crash.

But chocolate is soooooo goooood... :(

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=520 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>"FEEL GOOD FOOD'

One of the most pleasant effects of eating chocolate is the "good feeling" that many people experience after indulging. Chocolate contains more than 300 known chemicals. Scientists have been working on isolating specific chemicals and chemical combinations which may explain some of the pleasurable effects of consuming chocolate.
Caffeine is the most well known of these chemical ingredients, and while it's present in chocolate, it can only be found in small quantities. Theobromine, a weak stimulant, is also present, in slightly higher amounts. The combination of these two chemicals (and possibly others) may provide the "lift" that chocolate eaters experience.


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width=270 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=17>http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/exploring_chocolate/images/spacer.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top width=46></TD><TD vAlign=top width=179></TD></TR><TR><TD width=17></TD><TD vAlign=top width=46></TD><TD vAlign=top width=179></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Phenylethylamine is also found in chocolate. It's related to amphetamines, which are strong stimulants. All of these stimulants increase the activity of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in parts of the brain that control our ability to pay attention and stay alert."

http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/exploring_chocolate/choc_8.html

OH man, I can eat choco all day long and be in heaven! lol

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=520 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>"FEEL GOOD FOOD'


One of the most pleasant effects of eating chocolate is the "good feeling" that many people experience after indulging. Chocolate contains more than 300 known chemicals. Scientists have been working on isolating specific chemicals and chemical combinations which may explain some of the pleasurable effects of consuming chocolate.
Caffeine is the most well known of these chemical ingredients, and while it's present in chocolate, it can only be found in small quantities. Theobromine, a weak stimulant, is also present, in slightly higher amounts. The combination of these two chemicals (and possibly others) may provide the "lift" that chocolate eaters experience.



</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width=270 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=17>http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/exploring_chocolate/images/spacer.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top width=46></TD><TD vAlign=top width=179></TD></TR><TR><TD width=17></TD><TD vAlign=top width=46></TD><TD vAlign=top width=179></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Phenylethylamine is also found in chocolate. It's related to amphetamines, which are strong stimulants. All of these stimulants increase the activity of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in parts of the brain that control our ability to pay attention and stay alert."

http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/exploring_chocolate/choc_8.html
Thanks for the input. This might be related to both my ADD and bipolar. I have lots of mood swings. I don't think amphetamines and stimulants are what my brain needs. Hmmmm, she ponders, and nods to her knights and wise men (or women) in gratitude.

My midwife told me that eating ONE hershey kiss a day during your pre-menstrual time (the *itchy days), will be beneficial to negative emotions.


YEAH RIGHT! Who can eat ONE!?

Chocolate is very calming and soothing to me, although it could be just psychological ;-)

Chocolate is an absolute killer for my ADD. I feel great for a little while, then major crash and burn.

I think chocolate is like that in everyone.. high GI thing.. gets u going quickly then dies on you almost just as quickly.

i eat lollies all day tho :D