What is it about physiology that makes this sugar/mood drop thing happen? I swear that I've never suffered from anything other than irritation at physical symptoms of hunger, so this is fascinating to me.
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§ ita § - May 04, 2005 8:14:51 am PDT #7317 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
juliana - May 04, 2005 8:26:41 am PDT #7318 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
What is it about physiology that makes this sugar/mood drop thing happen?
No idea, but it's not pretty. Z goes into a near-catatonic state if he goes too long between feedings. I, as mentioned before, go feral. Luckily, it doesn't take much more than a piece of chocolate to bring either of us back.
Steph L. - May 04, 2005 8:29:05 am PDT #7319 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Like, is it a precursor to diabetes, or am I kidding myself that it's all about food and I need to go back to the therapist, or what.
Susan, speaking as someone who turns feral if her blood sugar takes even a slight dip below normal and has had extensive bloodwork done - you're probably not crazy or pre-diabetic.
Heh. The people who were in SF for Nillyfest got to witness me getting my low-blood-sugar bitch on at a restaurant hostess who wouldn't seat us at the *completely empty* tables. Tep + low blood sugar = smiting.
erikaj - May 04, 2005 8:29:56 am PDT #7320 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
If I wait long enough, I become nauseated, but as far as I know, there isn't much emotional response.
Stephanie - May 04, 2005 8:30:41 am PDT #7321 of 10001
Trust my rage
I have nothing to say about blood sugar.
However, I am happy to share with you all that I am completely finished, forever and ever, with law school. Yay Me!!!! (of course, there is still the looming bar exam)
erikaj - May 04, 2005 8:31:29 am PDT #7322 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
yay you.
sj - May 04, 2005 8:32:05 am PDT #7323 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Yay, Stephanie!!!
Scrappy - May 04, 2005 8:35:18 am PDT #7324 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Hooray. Stephanie!
Stephanie - May 04, 2005 8:36:36 am PDT #7325 of 10001
Trust my rage
I'd love to celebrate with a drink and some sushi, but since I can't, maybe someone can have some for me.
Susan W. - May 04, 2005 8:37:18 am PDT #7326 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
No low carb diet. EVER. No way, no how. I love bread too much. And potatoes. And pasta. And Dr Pepper. Take away carbs, you take away all the pleasure of eating, AFAIC.
Susan, is WW still using the points system? Is it still largely based on how nutritionally dense foods are?
Part of the problem is that I haven't really been shopping right. For awhile there I kept buying nutritious snacks and not eating them, so I'd have apples gradually rotting in their basket atop the fridge, wheat bread growing mold, etc. So I stopped buying it because it was just a waste of money, and ended up with two things in the house--junk food, and ingredients for actual meals. I'm amazed I was able to find an apple and a cereal bar to tide me over until I got to the ballpark last night. I need to figure out what I'm really willing to eat, and shop accordingly.