I have been in a /- 500 calorie deficit for about 6 months now, and although I have gotten used to eating a small amount of food every day, I feel like I am constantly on edge and irritable, like I have very little interest in doing anything, and almost like I am high and have a hard time focusing on anything. I'm not depressed or experiencing anxiety, per se, because I have been through that before and this is different.

On one hand, I know that going back to my maintenance calorie count will probably even out my mood and make me feel more focused. On the other hand, I am determined to lose this weight. I have lost 30 pounds so far. I have another 30 to go. I have gotten into a rhythm with my diet and I am slowly but surely losing the weight. It's requiring a whole lot of patience, but it's happening.

I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this strange psychological feeling while on a calorie deficit, and how you have managed to level out your mood? I find that drinking ice water or seltzer helps. But other than that, I'm not sure what to do.