I'm in a damned if you do, damned if you don't, situation, and I'm desperate for some advice. I suffer from clinical depression, and am on antidepressants. I am also overweight (about 60lbs), and have a history of CFS, hypoglycemia, and poor adrenal function. I have a very sensitive body, especially to food.

I have been following the 7 steps since February, but I'm struggling. I find that if I severely restrict carbs during the day, I can function - but even a tiny bit of carbs (a quarter of a potato, for example) at breakfast or lunch will make me fatigued to the point of sleepiness, all day. It also makes my joints hurts.

But on the other hand, if I restrict my carbs, my mental state deteriorates. And I cannot sleep.

What do I do??!!