Comments on: How to Use Psychology to Beat Any SCD Setback https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/ Solutions for sensitive people with gut health issues. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:34:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 By: Lori Jo Berg https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-809204 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-809204 In reply to Johnny.

Hello- I apologize, but I’m not sure what your’ asking entirely. I gather your suffering from GERD and Anxiety? “Healthy” can meet a lot of different things to different people.. We’d suggest you start with the SCD diet here: https://healthygut.com/scd-quick-start-guide/

]]> By: Johnny https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-809176 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-809176 In reply to Mariel Heiss.

How do u no if it leaky gut not bad reflux my anxiety levels are higher now then ever rat to doctor last night thinking it was heart attack it felt like it doc just give meds which don’t work I eat healthy nuff but do like the odd treat I’ve cut out cows milk and cheese I just don’t no Wat to do

]]> By: David https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-806779 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-806779 Man I would have initially thought that on the SCD you CAN eat a whole batch of SCD muffins. It’s a shame that even with the “legal” foods it’s really still only some of the legal foods and in small to moderate quantities

]]> By: Lori Jo Berg https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-797194 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-797194 In reply to Ann Gearty.

Thanks for sharing, Ann! Setback are definitely a part of the healing process:)

]]> By: Ann Gearty https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-797166 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-797166 In reply to Ryan Apple.

Good to be reading this about setbacks, I have been on the SCD diet just over 4 weeks and utterly amazed at the change in my bathroom habits, grrr. not rushing to get there on time. Thought I was doing so well, I stupidly ate a small roast potato, OMG, that was me down for the next few days, horrendous, so now I am being very very cautious in trying new foods. luckily I love cottage cheese so when I get desperate I turn to that.

]]> By: TJ https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-785299 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-785299 In reply to Cara Franks.

Cara, I know you commented years ago, but this has been happening to me for the last year and a half. Terrible stomach pain only during my cycle. Doctors can’t figure it out. I’m going to try the SCD diet to see if it helps.

Do you have any updates?

]]> By: Mariel Heiss https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-746781 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-746781 In reply to Donnie Pruett.

Hi Donnie – thanks for your kind comment ๐Ÿ™‚

We’re really glad we could provide a laugh, as staying positive is so important when you’re dealing with health issues.

Jordan used low dose naltrexone very successfully – you can read about his experiences here: https://healthygut.com/2009/11/the-scd-diets-tag-team-partner/

I hope it helps you and you’re feeling much better very soon!

]]> By: Donnie Pruett https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-746774 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-746774 After reading your comment about Googling on diet setback symptoms (Was it the raw broccoli or too much avocado that I ate that caused a setback), I had to comment. Your quote that “You will be Googling fungas of the left earlobe” was hysterical. I am still laughing! It made my day. The psychology element of a restrictive diet is indeed important and to keep the hope that eventually you will get better! Have you tried the drug Naltrexone LD? My doctor suggested it & I am trying it as soon as it arrives. It re-balances the immune system. She gave it to her husband that had Lymphoma & he is now cancer free. Several chemo treatments had not worked for him. Take care!

]]> By: mary https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-732948 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-732948 In reply to Jordan Reasoner.

yes…thats it exactly….!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xx

]]> By: Lori Jo Berg https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-698487 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-698487 In reply to Linda.

Hi Linda, thanks for reaching out! The FODMAP diet is very effective for some and we are glad you found something that works for you.

]]> By: Linda https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-698151 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-698151 In reply to Rebecca.

have you tried the fodmap friendly diet? No apples,peaches,pears etc. There is information on the Monash University(Australia) fodmap app or website. It stopped my D.

]]> By: KD https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-618140 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-618140 I have finally realized that while I can micro-manage my diet, I can’t Nano-manage it!!! Like the kombucha I ordered at a restaurant the other day. But then I found out their kombucha was grown on yeast, not mushrooms. they had never heard of mushrooms… I have never had any trouble with kombucha, it always makes me feel better. Not that day though. I felt bad for a few days–so I’m pretty sure it was made with yeast grown on wheat at some point. but you just can’t know or control it all!!!
ANd I must say, I am laughing at the things you try to binge on! Like–stay on the diet, and still add to your pain. I get it!!!

]]> By: Darcy https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-184762 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-184762 Hello, and THANK YOU for all that you have put out to every one ! I am 1 1/2 months on SCD and have been going slow with mostly all pureed foods. Im feeling quite weak and need to know if fresh green juice is ok at the beginning of this plan ? Also, when can one add cultured veg in ?
Have a blessed day and thank you
Darcy

]]> By: Susan https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-169914 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-169914 Hi – I’m very interested in nutrition since my sister has been diagnosed with MSA and referred me to your website.

Can you tell me if the many different forms of sweeteners are processed the same way by your body?….Assuming of course that there are no allergies present. for example, white sugar/brown sugar/molasses/honey maple syrup/corn syrup/glucose fructose/etc. Is any one better than the other or should all be avoided or?

Thank You
Susan

]]> By: Sherry https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-154767 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-154767 I just got this email in my inbox today and God knows I was in need of this pep talk this week. I have been on SCD for about 4 week and it has been amazing soo far, Got rid of my excessive gas pretty much instantly also transformed my Bowel Movement within days increased my energy etc…. but this week I seem back to my old self and even a bit worse and I do keep wondering what it is and it is making me feel down try to introduce small small amounts of yogurt, the almond butter I decided to try or my menstrual cycle I am sure if I think the list can go on and on. I am just going back to the soup and jello for a day or so and see what happens trying to stay positive!!

]]> By: Tuck and Roll, People, Tuck and Roll | Rachel & Gerty https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-141078 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-141078 […] this rough moment, and move forward. I move forward by reaching out to my fellow SCD community (this post is awesome by Steve and Jordan over at SCD Lifestyle). I move forward by letting my family and friends in on […]

]]> By: Tuck and Roll, People, Tuck and Roll | Rachel & Gerty https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-141074 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-141074 […] move forward by reaching out to my fellow SCD community (this post is awesome by Steve and Jordan over at SCD […]

]]> By: a mum https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-127735 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-127735 My son has ME he is very debilitated. He has tried a number of exclusion diets and eats less and less (he is 17). Now he is trying this but only eats peas butternut squash a few fruit and one other veg. No meat no fish not supplements. I cant get him to expand on that. He feels ill always. Any ideas please?

]]> By: Kate https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-125743 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-125743 In reply to Cara Franks.

Cara – I would love to know this too! After a week of persistent cramps and diarrhoea, I have now entered “that time of the month” and I now have the opposite problem! Plus extra fatigue and cravings which aren’t helping me get back on track with my SCD! It is bloody frustrating being a woman!

]]> By: Allison Birnkrant https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-125016 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-125016 Just stumbled upon your site today – finally someone who confirms everything I have been experiencing physically and mentally. I’ve been struggling with digestion issues my entire life (I am 24). After cutting out certain foods over the past 4 years (I swear, my stomach speaks to me “NO don’t give me that!”) , I discovered information on gluten. Gave it up for 2 months. Discovered Paleo, been doing that for 5 months now. Words cannot describe how my life has changed since following the Paleo way. Nothing has ever made more sense to me than the Paleo lifestyle, and my body and my brain are thanking me for it. I still have certain days, like the ones you are speaking about, and im taking your advice to just be positive and know it will pass. Bravo!

]]> By: Gill H https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-118656 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-118656 When in need of a boost I find this ” Pick Me Up” drink works for me.

1 teaspoon Vitamin C powder
ยฝ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Add 4 ounces of water, stir and when fizzing ceases add a further 4 oz water

Notes from the internet: Linus Pauling said many years ago โ€œDonโ€™t let anyone make up your mind for you. Check and see for yourself.โ€ โ€œWe need education, not medication.โ€

How do you know if you took too much C? Youโ€™ll have loose stools. You can handle ascorbic acid because ascorbic acid is a very weak acid. In fact, your normal natural stomach acid is over 50 times stronger than vitamin C.

]]> By: Darla https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-77642 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-77642 Definitely needed this today. Pretty discouraged and since I already felt bad wanting to make it worse was definitely in the plan.

Thanks for the encouragement
Darla

]]> By: deb https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-60552 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-60552 Perfect timing for you to send the link to this article; I was soooo discouraged today. I’ve been fighting for 1.5+ yrs to get out of trouble including 6 mos ago when I was in a serious “death spiral”, afraid I would never recover. But slowly & surely by God’s help & diet & LDN I have been recovering & was almost ready to say I was actually in remission. But two days ago I went into the worst flare I’ve had in several months. And I reacted just as you verbalized. Thank you for giving me perspective & tools to ride it out.

]]> By: Steven Wright https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-56724 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-56724 In reply to Susan Bess.

@Susan – Wow! You are so strong! Hang in there. If I was in your shoes, I’d focus on 3 things everyday. 1. Using digestive enzymes every meal. 2. probiotics everyday either from foods or supplements 3. Stress reduction exercises, probably walking, yoga and 15 min of sitting meditation.

]]> By: Susan Bess https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-56714 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-56714 Thanks for this post. Today is one of those days!!!!I’ve been on SCD two months and feel the difference. In the past month I’ve been diagnosed with h-pylori (treating it naturally) breast cancee and just had angioplasty (day before yesterday)o correct a kinked heart artery. My breast cancer surgery is next Friday Needles to say my stomach and bowes are not real happy. Do you have any ideas to help with next surgery recovery. Even my safe foods go right through me. Thank you

]]> By: Suse https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-54257 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-54257 Thank you thank you thank you Jordan and Steve! This website is awesome and this post was just what I needed to read right now. I feel so much better just knowing I am not the only one who overreacts, runs to google, thinks I should just fast when I am so bloated it’s not funny and tries desperately not to run to food for comfort! Your strategies for coping are really helpful and a great blessing. Thank you!

]]> By: Rebecca https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-36057 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-36057 Hi Steve
Thanks for your support again. I think I could be eating too much gelatin and like you said when I get down a jar of honey disappears which doesnt help. I also read something on pecan bread that said you shouldnt have three large meals and eat your carbohydrates before your meat if your having problems with digestion. I have being trying not to eat as much meat because when I make a lot I just keep eating.

Thanks again

]]> By: Steven Wright https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-36022 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-36022 In reply to Rebecca.

@ Rebecca – Your an amazing fighter, I’m glad you left us a comment. I think the first test for you to do is to get rid of the four horseman that usually cause most people who struggle problems, read this:https://healthygut.com/what-to-do-when-the-scd-diet-isnt-working/

Here is a post about how to create your food safe zone. Once your in your safe zone it is really easy to tell which foods you react too. https://healthygut.com/scd-success-starts-by-creating-a-food-safe-zone/

]]> By: Rebecca https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-35951 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-35951 Hi Jordan

I am only on this diet three weeks and I am never off google because I am still having D three or four times a day. After my first two weeks I started again and eliminated eggs. I have so far introduced apples,carrots and bananas but still have D. I know it will take a while to heal anyway but I am just finding it impossible to work out what I am intolerant to. Its exactly like you said though because I started taking BCL supplements thinking I had low stomach acid after seeing you had issues with it. I stopped taking them because they had small amounts of spirulina and heard they can be harmful if you have an inflamed bowel. I have not been taking any medication as I done six weeks on eo28 and absorb plus so I was expecting to start this diet with great success. I have also been taking oregano oil,glutamine and Natren probiotics. When I used to eat wheat I could tell straight away as I would swell out as if I was pregnant and I would have stricture pain. If you have any advice on how I could diagnose a food intolerance I would really appreciate it.
Thanks for all your help so far
Rebecca

]]> By: Gustoso https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24931 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24931 I like to watch a foodie or natural healing dvd. My favourites are “Food matters” http://www.foodmatters.tv/ and Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride presenting on Gut and Psychology Syndrome at the 2008
http://shop.gapsdiet.com/product.sc?productId=71&categoryId=7
(GAPS is based on SCD)

]]> By: Jordan Reasoner https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24927 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24927 In reply to Cara Franks.

@ Cara – that’s a great question… one that I’m not completely sure on.

My best guess right now is keep working to reduce inflammation to restore balance to hormone/adrenals and it shouldn’t have such a dramatic impact…

Easier said than done, but keep doing what you’re doing on SCD ๐Ÿ™‚

Jordan

]]> By: Jordan Reasoner https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24926 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24926 In reply to Paula Knighton.

@ Paula – maybe you could use them to fertilize an awesome garden?

Ha-ha.

Jordan

]]> By: Jordan Reasoner https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24925 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24925 In reply to Roger Elliott.

Thanks for the link Roger – Kresser’s post is excellent…

Dr. Seibecker is awesome, we’re lucky to have had her on for an interview. Kresser is next, ha-ha.

J

]]> By: Jordan Reasoner https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24924 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24924 In reply to Samara.

Thanks Samara – keep rockin it!

Jordan

]]> By: Paula Knighton https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24923 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24923 Thanks for the above. Googling and ordering that strange herb from China are exactly what I do as I stuff myself with “oh what the heck” food on my bad days. Any suggestions on what I should do with that giant box of supplements I have stored in my closet? It seems crazy to keep all the ones that didn’t work, but it also seems crazy to throw all that expensive stuff away.

]]> By: Cara Franks https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24922 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24922 Great advice! It really does help to look back and see how far I’ve come. The bad days are still very frustrating, but they are so much less common now. For that I am very thankful!!! Any advice from anyone on how to handle the flareup that seems to come with my monthly cycle?

]]> By: Roger Elliott https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24921 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24921 Excellent advice – especially the ‘accept it’ bit. I read a good article by Chris Kresser a while back which helped in a similar way:
http://chriskresser.com/living-with-chronic-illness-the-power-of-acceptance

Great stuff guys – the SIBO podcast was outstanding too.

Thanks

Roger

]]> By: Samara https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-24909 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-24909 Thanks for sending the link to this post. Just what i needed to hear right now, after just coming through one of those big waves, that’s crashed on the shore and left me feeling revived ๐Ÿ™‚ I am going to print out your 4 steps there and put them in my precious diary/log book.
Always nice to hear and get the feeling of “it’s not just me, i’m not alone”
Thanks again, Big ups!!

]]> By: Melanie https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-16894 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-16894 Excellent, excellent post. Really needed it today. Thanks!!!

]]> By: Jordan Reasoner https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-16840 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-16840 @ Tiffany – Thanks for commenting! Great attitude! Stick with it this diet does wonders. I too will never be going back to that SAD diet (pun intended).

]]> By: Tiffany https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-16827 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-16827 When I have had setbacks, I remember the same.. It took a long time of me eating crap and my body is going to need time to heal all the damage through SCD. One day I may feel bad and run down and then the next day, I wake up refreshed and re-energized! I’ll never go back to SAD. ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> By: Jordan Reasoner https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-16754 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-16754 In reply to Heather.

Thanks Heather – I feel great today! Just like I figured, ha-ha.

Setback are short and sweet now-a-days. The hardest part is recognizing it in the moment. The post was more therapeutic than anything!

~ Jordan

]]> By: Heather https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-16752 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-16752 Hope you feel better soon ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: Jordan Reasoner https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-16751 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-16751 In reply to Ryan Apple.

Thanks Ryan – I really appreciate that! Googling always get me in a bad downward spiral loop, ha-ha.

Hang in there man. Setbacks happened, but don’t give up. 5 days is getting up there – that’s when I might start to look at some of the usual trigger foods like dairy/egg/tomato/too much fruit/too much almond flour.

Email me if you need some help “troubleshooting”.

Jordan

]]> By: Ryan Apple https://healthygut.com/how-to-use-psychology-to-beat-any-scd-setback/#comment-16749 http://scdlifestyle.com/?p=993#comment-16749 Great post! This and your last podcast were very helpful for me. I’ve been on the SCD diet for about 5 weeks, and have been in a setback state for about 5 days. The “googling” thing is something I am definitely prone to do. Your post and podcast help me keep everything in perspective!

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