: Hi,

: I could sure use some help
: understanding how to cope with the
: negative emotions whilst doing the
: steps.

: I recently went cold turkey and I hit
: the wall because I didn't
: understand about the need for
: complex carbs. That's when I
: remembered Potatoes not Prozac and
: re-purchased the book.

: I think I am scared that I will hit
: the wall again, as it Is the story
: of my very long journey. This is
: manifesting with going out to a
: café every day and having a Latte
: and cake or biscuits. (I am based
: in the UK).

: I have read the PNP book cover to
: cover and go back to it regularly.
: So whilst I fully understand what
: is happening I do not seem able to
: get a grip.

: At what point in the Steps will
: the emotions become stable?

: I am doing well on Step 1. I am
: having protein and complex carb,
: nearly within an hour of getting
: up but definitely by 8.00 am.
: Weekends have been a challenge but
: that is improving. I feel that I
: am almost ready for step 2.

: Over the years I have mentally
: noticed quite a lot of foods that
: are a no go area - warning bells
: go off in my head for any liquid
: sugar and fruit. No amount of
: protein can balance those items.

: I really need to find a way to
: balance my moods, as I am spoiling
: our precious weekends regularly.
: My husband is wonderful and tries
: really hard to understand but
: really doesn't understand. I miss
: myself. I like it when I am happy
: but I don't know what that is at
: the moment. I feel lost in all the
: knowledge of balancing my sugar
: with Serotonin and Beta
: Endorphins. I know when I am moody
: I have done something wrong which
: then leads me towards sugar
: because I am upset with myself.

: How do I keep doing the steps when my
: emotional balance is so off that I
: can barely get out of the chair
: and I feel so hopeless.

: I would really appreciate your
: thoughts and insights.

: Thank you
: Kim

Kim,
Glad you wrote. Just settle down and have the latte and whatever and
stop worrying about it. If you have it at the same time, you will feel better.

Stop trying to control the sugar, and just get that breakfast settled. Work on step 2,
join the step 2 list. Focus on the solution.

Do not try to balance serotonin and beta endorphin You cannot do that, LOL.
Focus on the food and it will do it for you.

Is this making any sense?

Kathleen