What It's Like Going Through Sugar Withdrawals

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[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

After 4 days no sugar. Went to do my workout. Couldn't lift a hamster. Hopefully in a few more days I'll get my strength back.

[@billysmith1480]

I'm on day 4 and had to take the day off work because my migraine is so bad. Luckily I can stay in bed all day. Stay strong!

[@thatguymichaelhtx]

Anxiety, fatigued, dizzy, headache, feeling slightly depressive, sweating, little appetite, it’s pretty bad

[@deuteronomy3162]

Same and it's scary. How do you feel now?

[@TheDreadknoxx]

Yeah the sweats man lol

[@fashionandbeauty7207]

Yeah it's so scary I am dealing 😢 right now day 7

[@ceebee847]

@@fashionandbeauty7207how are you doing now? , I’m on day 6

[@deuteronomy3162]

NO ONE is admitting how hard this is but you!! God bless you! From the bottom of my heart thank you for giving me hope. I thought my personality had changed. I'm so glad it will come back. I liked me before. I don't like this ithdrawal person I am right now. Pray for me if you see this.

[@ourclarioncall]

How you doing ? I’m trying to cut the sugar out too . Was feeling irritable and getting a headache tonight after going for a walk (funnily enough I was listening to deuteronomy 🙂)

[@pournamigd8899]

Hey how's it going? I'm only 20 hrs into detox 😂already feeling crazy

[@kelsonplanning4298]

I am only like 48 hours in of cutting back on sugar (not even quitting) and I feel horrible .

[@PraveenSrJ01]

It is definitely difficult to give up sugar

[@alessandrac1940]

Yessss i 100% agree!

[@DissentOrConcur]

Does anybody here have trouble sleeping? Heart palpitations?

[@kevin_conley]

I never experienced those symptoms accept constant hunger. Even though I ate I was still hungry. Desire for snacks. Ended after a week. I was fine after that and lost 30 lbs

[@RogerOnAir]

I’m going through it at moment. I started on Friday (2/4/22) and it’s tough. I feel tired, dizzy and big headaches. I hope to feel better soon.

[@manort-2077]

I feel the exact same way how long have u felt that

[@anpowicasa4477]

Hiw long did it last?

[@czr7j9]

now i know why i feel like death warmed up

[@user-oq7qj4ih1i]

Well reading these comments has calmed me down a bit lol....I've really gone hard cutting sugar out of my life recently. Gone from probably 250g of sugar a day to about 35gs the past 2 weeks and now I'm down to about 8gs a day maybe even less. This is just crazy how I feel almost like a diabetic...but reading other people's experiences has called me down, anyone reading this, were you worried you had type 2 diabetes when cutting sugar out of your life? I've watched videos of symptoms and it just doesn't seem like I have it. I have felt absolutely amazing the past 2 weeks, but cutting my sugar intake down to 8gs is without question the craziest, worst feeling experience of my life. But I want to get threw this sugar addiction more then I want my next breath

[@ourclarioncall]

How u doing ? I have a lot of exposition fasting over the years , so I can relate I think it’s easy to maybe make changes faster than our body likes when we are pumped up to make positive change A lot of people feel horrible even fasting , but if they stepped down into a bit more gradually a lot of the negative symptoms would be reduced or even eliminated

[@deuteronomy3162]

All these comments are from angels showing me I'm not crazy to be so low right now. Thank you Jesus for your angels in human form sweatin it out with me.

[@angelag2662]

Agreed I am feeling awful two weeks tomorrow. U give me hope.

[@angelag2662]

@Sauna Mart it's up and down. I have not had sugar since January. Was awful withdrawals..lol. Ugh

[@tjfSIM]

About day 3 for me, so not long in. I've got mild headache and severe stomach cramp. Feel like I've got zero energy, but very restless and irritable.

[@madimc]

It is so hard. For many of us there is a much larger psychological/emotional disorder underneath. I feel like for some of us the sugar dependence is just one aspect of an eating disorder. Trying to “just quit” when no one takes sugar dependence seriously is so overwhelming. I am only 2 days in (and am still eating fruit and bread in moderation) and I could just sob all day if I wasn’t so exhausted. It has exacerbated my depression 10 fold. Thank you for discussing this reality openly.

[@stephanies3862]

Hello. How is it going for you now? I already suffer from depression and I am sooo scared of the effect of sugar withdrawal. I am a single mom, and I'm also afraid of increased struggles to be patient with my kid.

[@vincenttacraebnam8379]

Sugar and heroin…no no no…it’s not even close brother. Heroin is the devil - sugar doesn’t even get close. Good for you 👍

[@mirrormirror444]

I’ve quit both before. Heroin withdrawal is the kind of pain that will cause you to steal from your own mother and sell your body for drugs, it’s crawl out of your skin bad. Sugar withdrawals is not even close, to me it’s similar to quitting smoking. Sugar withdrawal you have more nagging cravings and hunger pangs you have to resist, anxiety, fatigue and irritability and just feeling down and restless.

[@themusicactor]

Its literally a DRUG! 😢

[@Peter-vn5jq]

Man, going through it right now- again. I'm textbook junkie, always have to have SOMETHING. I got off benzos, I got off booze, been sober for a year now, but sugar? It's aaaalmost as hard as combined sedative-hypnotic withdrawal in its own way, if you can imagine that. Oh sure it won't give you a seizure like getting off benzos and booze will, but holy crap its still miserable. With benzos at least you can do it slowly, if you got the determination. But I find with booze and sugar, man. It's cold turkey, or I just go on a 2 week bender. Anyway, thanks' for sharing this, its good to know I'm not alone, as horrible as that sounds

[@CrystalRocksz]

Day 2 today and feel sinus pressure and sore eyes and fatigue

[@pournamigd8899]

Omg same!!!! Plus hunger pangs and headache 😢

[@Tam438]

Thank you...helpful to know it's not just me!

[@groovychik601]

Thank you so much for this video. On the second day. I would eat as I am doing Carnivore but still felt “hungry” but I guess it was the intense cravings.

[@jackcroydon2772]

vivid dreams are crazy!

[@claritabonita01]

Im planning to give up added sugar and sweets for lent thank you for your video

[@philippawallacedunlop9393]

Well done you. Cardio & kombucha, ok, I’m taking note. I’m ripe for a serious detox after taking on 25kg in 1y after a surgery. Thanks for the preparation pep talk.

[@shmoiterfuna]

listening to the withdrawal symptoms it sounds like withdrawing from a controlled substance.

[@jinjerrojjers7358]

thank you will try that--at about 35 days now. It has been really difficult dealing with this weak feeling--more fats, ok!

[@jordansanchez9948]

Im on day 3 and I feel like shit when does it get easier

[@arroyobaby38]

I’ve been eating plant based for a few years now and I decided yesterday that I would give up dark chocolates that I usually have every now and then and of course anything that has added sugar. It’s day 2 and so far the only thing that I’ve been experiencing is tiredness and being cold from time to time. Cravings have been mild. Not sure if it’s because its day 2 or if it’s because the only sugar that I mostly consume is from fruits. I’ll keep you posted and let you know how it goes in a few weeks.

[@Plethorality]

that a drop in caffeine too. and that's an addiction as well. I hope you were successful.

[@alecalm2wh683]

Howd it go?

[@sistagaia]

I love that all the tips he gave is what I’ve been doing it’s still rough though?

[@homealtitudetrainingoxyhoo3484]

Sugar is in everything though , do you study ingredients on all foods you eat , its in ketchup , cornflakes etc etc what is the proto

[@MaheshWalatara]

I just feeling beating the crap out of people 3:57

[@ti9168]

Doesn't Kombucha have added sugar in it? I know the ones in the store usually do.

[@lew3733]

Might be good to dampen the withdrawals just a bit.

[@bees6388]

Ok so I'm not trippin

[@xBettyjo]

I'm experiencing anhedonia it really sucks.

[@joshuakosz]

Does cutting out sugar include honey? I've slowly cut out all sugars minus honey

[@claytonwright2416]

Honey is still immensely sweet and could spike your blood glucose. Dr. Eric Berg has a good video talking about the different types of sugar there are, even the substitutes that are healthy and unhealthy. I hope that helps you.

[@enginethatcould5257]

I'm on day 8 and I'm experiencing heart palpitations and racing heart beat from time to time. Everything is in my chest. Is this normal?? And I ate and drank sugar heavy daily . No other symptoms

[@pournamigd8899]

How you goin?

[@jinjerrojjers7358]

Thank you, I am only on my 10th day today, no sugar, no sweet vegs, no carbs...my biggest problem is with weakness. I feel too weak to exercise at all. Any ideas?

[@leonpetersen7346]

I'd suggest lots of fatty meat...increase your protein + Fat intake..perhaps add butter...don't under-eat....also, take electrolytes ...and yes, i am carnivore

[@judymarasco4231]

I am using raw honey and coconut sugar. I just cannot give up sugar in my coffee so I feel that coconut sugar is the lesser of the two evils. Nothing else works for me

[@FD-iv6si]

I need help so badly, after I stopped cold turkey with caffeine and sugar and it's been 6 months but feel like I'm in hell. The anxiety is still so bad, any help will be appreciated 😪

[@Plethorality]

@LoL-O-Mat 1000 withdrawals can last a lot longer than a few days. for some of us .. usually for me it's six weeks of awful.

[@Plethorality]

@LoL-O-Mat 1000 yes to underlying health problems. if you haven't experienced that long of awful, be grateful.

[@tiffanyshanley1419]

@@Plethorality That person doesn't know what they're talking about. I can attest to lingering withdrawal symptoms, sometimes referred to as PAWS. You're definitely not alone. Whether it's from sugar, drugs, caffeine, etc. it's all difficult to stop. Obviously we watched this video for a reason. To get off sugar. I'm just not so sure going cold turkey is the way to do it. Not for me personally, I'm trying to wean off. Good luck to you! Edit: Anxiety meds DO help. Yes, Benzos. When taken responsibly. If you have an addictive personality you may want to steer clear. I do, but have not had an issue with those meds. And some antidepressants can help with anxiety. I've been on both now for several years. My combination, after some trial and error, is Klonopin and Wellbutrin. If you have it in you to work out, that helps a lot with anxiety. Running also. Or just plain walking fast. Walking my dog (quickly, couldn't help it) was my go-to for anxiety/panic attacks. Before I was put on meds

[@Plethorality]

@@tiffanyshanley1419 thank you for your reply, though the second half should have been addressed to lol o mat who also made assumptions about my health which were not even hinted at by me. i dont think it is a good idea to get diagnoses and treatment from strangers on a you tube comments section. even if i had asked, which i had not. but yes sugar is a bugger to get off. i wish you every success.

[@Plethorality]

@@tiffanyshanley1419 ps, since staying off coffee, there is far less anxiety, if any. rub behind your dog's ears for me : )

[@jamestaylor7593]

It is not like heroin withdrawals!!!!

[@PeachPlastic]

Good for you sir, but the pen clicking is driving me insane.

[@fullerswinney1051]

He needs some sugar

[@leonardbastone1338]

Is the man in the video still sugar free and healthy.

[@tiffanyshanley1419]

What about Stevia? Is that a good substitute? I don't taste a difference, except that Stevia is a lot sweeter than sugar IMO

[@Plethorality]

Stevia is similar to oestrogen. Not great.

[@tiffanyshanley1419]

@@Plethorality Maybe that's why today's men have become so pussified. On a serious note, I had to look that up. It's not similar to estrogen it just impacts hormones. Both male and female. This is the first I'm hearing of actual problems with Stevia. I've only read just the same old same old... Stevia bad☝! But know one could tell me why. So thank you I'm going to avoid it. Hormones are already a pain in the ass the way it is

[@doddsalfa]

Seems like he is describing the keto flu ,he doesn’t mention his diet after so called sugar diet

[@usman2131]

Day 3 and I just have a headache.

[@thewaterprophet6880]

Does this include fruit sugar?

[@claytonwright2416]

Fruit sugar is fructose. It can still spike your blood glucose depending on the kind of fruit and the amount you eat.

[@pournamigd8899]

Is unriped banana safe during sugar withdrawal?

[@dnmgen1632]

But what if your not fat What if you are just broke and skinny do I still work out is that dangerous or not I just fill hungry and sick. Do you have to do it by choice. Am I just overacting. Mind you im a teen so it cold be find but it hurts man.

[@Plethorality]

you .ight need more actual food. nor pretending food like sugar and caffeine.

[@tiffanyshanley1419]

What about Stevia? Is that a good substitute? I don't taste a difference, except that Stevia is a lot sweeter than sugar IMO

[@claytonwright2416]

Why has no one but me responded to this question? This is important.

[@claytonwright2416]

Dr. Eric Berg has a good video talking about the different types of sugar there are, even the substitutes that are healthy and unhealthy. I hope that helps you.

[@tiffanyshanley1419]

@@claytonwright2416 This is really strange. There were comments. Now they're gone. One woman said stevia was just like estrogen. Then I replied back after doing a little research. Comment gone. Anyway, thanks for your input! I'll def be reading up on that