Well, mostly.
It is apparently common knowledge.. to vegans.. that when you switch to vegan, you go through a sort of detox period. According to my cookbooks, and some quick Google searches, vegans often experience rashes, headaches, phlegm, sleeplessness, constipation and/or diarrhea. It's even noted that it's not unusual to feel weak or shaky at first; as your body and blood sugar start to readjust and stabilize.
I suppose I'm fortunate.. I've just had a few headaches, and been a bit more tired than usual.
Of the three headaches I've had, only one was really bad, and wouldn't go away. I had it all day, and it wasn't gone til I woke up the next morning. For the record, I didn't take anything for any of the headaches. Just wanted to let them run their course. And in all honesty, I can't be sure that the headaches are from the detox. It could very well be due to my denial that I need eyeglasses; and I've had my nose in cookbooks all week.
Then, the fatigue. It hasn't been extreme at all. In fact, I've found myself feeling more 'awake' while at work. I just get tired in the evening, far faster than I ever used to. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though.. since I tend to stay up way too late, and pay for it the next day.
I'm guessing that I'm having an 'easier' detox, because I was already vegetarian, and then I gradually reduced dairy for a couple days before stopping. If you're a meat and potatoes person, who goes strict vegan the next day, you might want to expect some of the symptoms listed above.
I've been reassured, though, that no matter what your symptoms are.. just ride it out. You'll end up feeling better than when you started once you make it through :)
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