Hi,

Well, I think you should keep at it. If you read Atkin's book carefully, you will find that he has seen (in his clinical practice) folks with lots of your other symptoms. A low-carb diet might be just the thing for you.

You might consider looking up a low-carb friendly doctor in your area to advise you. I'm not sure how to go about finding one but maybe you could start by emailing the Atkin's folks (www.atkinscenter.com).

If I were you, I would read the Success Stories forum carefully. I think you'll find several great examples of folks in your situation or worse that have turned their lives around. And since you beat alcohol and nicotine, I think you should find beating carbs a breeze! Use your strengths!

Best of luck.