Dear Girija:

Although oats contain more proteins than other grains, including rice, they still contain to many carbs to fit to be part of a low carb diet. As a vegetarian, do you sometimes eat eggs and/ or dairy products?

“I am struggling with keeping calm. The “joy” didn’t last, and I’m not surprised. Today, I’ve been feeling extremely annoyed at life. I keep having the same thoughts over and over again – I want to start fresh, and I am sick of having to deal with this life… I want to stop working even and just stop being in/participating in any and all situations” – consider the following possibilities: (1) set another appointment, online/ on the phone or in-person with your doctor regarding your PCOS for better hormonal regulation, maybe take the birth control pills suggested? (2) maybe, just maybe, go on anti-depressants, the SSRI kind, these may work on stabilizing your moods, reducing your irritability, etc., (3) psychotherapy/ counseling, (4) take a break from work and go solo on a vacation somewhere far, far from home.

(5) think of this story that I heard long ago, which had an impact on me, it is relevant to your situation. It’s a short story and I am paraphrasing: a man was imprisoned in a jail cell, a very irritable, panicky and miserable man, desperately wanting out! (Similar to you wanting out of “this life”); he screamed in desperation: I want to be free from this jail cell! I have to find a way to break out, I have to find a way to be free! Another man heard him and said: stop wanting to get out, stop wanting to be free and you will be free. And the desperate man calmed down and was free. Free from his irritability, panic and desperation, that is.

Stop wanting out of this life, Girija?!

anita

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