I’ve been chronically underfed all my life because anxiety makes my appetite disappear. Recently however I started eating way more, I’m not sure if I’m eating super healthy, but I know I’m getting way more nutrients than I was getting before, and there’s been a marked change in my mood. My moods are less extreme, I feel more positive in general, and I noticed that often if I am upset at something it’s likely I haven’t eaten in awhile. Sure enough, a snack will make me feel better, like it increases my ability to accept things and tolerate distress. Makes me really think about evolution, the human body, and how so much of our programming is focused on keeping us fed, rested, safe.