I have been slowly adding carbs with meals. Maybe an ounce of almonds (6) or some fresh melon. This has really helped make everything more comfortable for me. I've set a limit of 25 carbs daily for this week and am carefully monitoring the ketone sticks. I also love those Polly-O string cheese sticks. They are >1 gram of carb aren't they?

I was not aware that carbs helped increase serotonin, but I guess that is the best explanation for my recent bouts of "depression?" That's not really the right word. It actually feels like someone is pulling the tears button in my head. Totally foreign and out of left field which makes me think chemical. It passes quickly, luckily. I honestly don't feel depressed at all. Quite happy.