I am currently almost complete with day 4 of my planned 7 day dry fast.
When I woke up this morning, I noticed I was completely exhausted. I thought about drinking, but I pushed through. My head kept saying, “Going this long without water isn’t safe.” But I know many of you have done much longer than 7 days.
However, I also have cried twice over the past two days. Whenever I think about an issue that causes me some emotional anxiety or disturbance, I am less able to hold back these feelings.
It’s like I’m very sensitive right now emotionally, with my own thoughts. And to be honest, I’m not much of a crier AT ALL. As a matter of fact, it’s been many years since I CRIED. Im a guy btw.
Has anyone else experienced this raw emotion?
Please share!
For sure!! I am a woman but not much of a crier either. My emotions get really up front during any type of fast. If this is your 1st extended fast it can def catch you by surprise. Be careful who you interact with and make sure they understand that shit’s getting real for you!
Df exposes you and softens you,And yes like some said you might start dealing with things/emotions that You brashed off by medicating with food,yes it can go as far back as you first traumatizing childhood memories, df is a fire that burns all dross,hang in there if you can as long as you.and if you cant go any further go back to it asap.4 +is amazing well done.PsYou might exceed this and also experience deep joy.I Have always experienced my deepest joy when fasted Well doing👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
Yes! I’m on day 3 of a df right now. I’m a woman but don’t cry much.
Just last night I as I was drifting off to sleep, I had a big wave of sadness (and some anxiety) wash over me along with thoughts of a past sad event. I began crying and crying. At the same time, I noticed my back over the kidney area felt tight and warm.
Today the tears continued over random articles on Reddit. I was weepy in total for 12 ish hours. They have now passed and Im just chilling out on my fast.My best guess is that I was releasing some old stored traumas. Today, I can think of that past event and although I still fell sad, I’m not as sad as before. A bit of relief there.
For me, things tend to ebb and flow. Hunger, emotions, physical pains, etc. all seem to come and go according to the body’s healing timeline.