Candida = severe depression/agoraphobia/anxiety disorders.

Came back here to just say that I had to go off of GAPS because I realized I had a histamine allergy (too much bone broth/fermented foods was a bad thing for my body, sadly, and produced MORE candida for me), but I still contend that the candida is a large part of the depression/anxiety issues. I started to eat a mainly plant based diet (almost vegan-- still eat eggs and yogurt on occasion) recently and I have noticed immediate changes. I eat mainly veggies (I hate fruit, anyway) and I find that the low sugar aspect of it and STAYING AWAY FROM MOST GRAINS (especially wheat and, subsequently, many gluten products!) has been helping my candida, psoriasis and fungal issues lessen. I'm still depressed, but I think it's just existential in nature at this point. No amount of meds, therapy or eating clean will ever change that, sadly, but just wanted to pop back in and thank you again for this thread.

But anyway, I still think the candida overgrowth is due to our bodies not being able to filter out heavy metals in the body properly. I feel that my research always goes back to that, but there's not much we can do about it, really. For example, I've learned that the gallbladder helps to regulate copper in the body. I had my gallbladder out in 2000. I noticed when I took magnesium supplements to counteract the possible copper deficiency (since copper and magnesium need to be in proper ratio), my mood was much better and the yeast/fungal issues lessened dramatically. However, I also noticed I was having kidney issues when taking the magnesium so I stopped. The same thing applied when I found out about Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth. I felt really great on it and my issues were clearing up and I had tremendously energy, however, after a couple of weeks, I noticed kidney issues again. My urine was fizzy and cloudy, I had back pain, my vision started to get blurry, etc. So I stopped. I think I was a rare case, because many other people take it and swear by the effectiveness of it. Again, I think it all traces back to heavy metal overload in the body, and my kidneys could not handle filtering out whatever it is lurking inside my body.

So I've come to the conclusion that the overgrowth of the candida is there to protect our organs from the excess heavy metals and toxins, so it's a good thing it's there, otherwise we'd be dead. I was going to get my fillings replaced a year or two ago, but I realized it was pointless because there wasn't enough data to convince me it was the complete cure all to get rid of the excess candida. Basically, I've given up the fight against candida. It's there for a reason, I don't know how to combat it or, more importantly, its UNDERLYING CAUSE, so I've just accepted it. It's there, it's not going anywhere, and that's that.

Oh well... the symptoms will always be there for most (if not all) of us who are suffering from the candida overgrowth, but at least we are all on the right track that a clean diet helps out a little bit in controlling the symptoms. I'm starting to think it's like herpes or something in the sense that, once your body is out of balance and an overgrowth of candida is in your system, it's there for life. There's really no official remedy or cure.

Hi all! Just to add to this thread to keep it alive. Seriously, thanks for taking the time to share your experience. My two cents, while any who suffers from this figures out what is the best way to cope, take a brisk walk for a quick relief of the symptoms. You may even feel normal hunger and actually enjoy a meal. Exercise releases endorphin which in turn makes me feel better. I hope this post adds to your amazing story, and continues to help others find relief through awareness. I have lost 20 lbs in 3 months. I was about to disintegrate. Now, I am minding my diet, and exercise. Both things I hate a lot, because I love nothing more than to sit in front of my tv with a HUGE steak. Oh well, when life throws lemons, you make mean lemon jello-shots and relax! Best of luck to all my brothers and sisters in anxiety.