I've never been able to stick with a keto program to see it's true effects until I joined this group. I lost 10 pounds of inflammation fast, and have continued with a more gradual weight loss schedule since I started. Dr. Erin is kind and intelligent and gentle and has laid this program out so thoughtfully. I've learned so much, and my mental health has been transformed. Intrusive thoughts were becoming a big issue for me, and in two months they've become just a passing inconvenience. Additionally, I've started to ovulate again which I attribute to ketosis as well. My PCOS symptoms are almost erased with this protocol.

I had tried to heal lifelong depression, anxiety and eating disorders for five years following a carnivore diet, but would always give it up.  The social pressure and subtle messages of "diet" being able to cure mental illness as just a silly notion would set up doubts in myself as to what I was doing was anywhere near a cure.  As a depressive, you already doubt your reality, so it would not take much to throw me off course.  I also want to add that prior to my five year adventure trying a ketogenic "cure", I had spent ten years on and off depression medication.  Most did not work or the side effects were unbearable.  When I did finally hit on a medication that worked, it stopped working after one year.  Going on and off medications is an awful experience.  So after ten years, I had enough with western medicine.  Which brings me to IKRT's program.  I took the plunge because I finally realized I needed help to stick with the diet.  I am so glad I did.  To get the support and encouragement from not only Erin, but the whole community is priceless.  You are not alone in your pain.  I have been able to stay in ketosis for nearly three months and the affect it has had on my mental stability is unbelievable.  Never have I been so calm, steady and positive.  Ketones have such a positive effect on my brain!  The "cost" kind of through me off while considering, but wow....I would pay double for such a positive effect this has had on my life.  The quality of the other participants is also reflected in the program. These are wonderful people who have suffered for years, battling western medicine with barely any results to show for it.  To be surrounded by such caring and thoughtful fellow travelers is so rewarding.   

To those who might be down a deep rabbit hole in terms of ketogenic research to help with their mental health - you need look no further! I participated in Dr Erin's 6-month programme with other people committed to taking control and influencing their mental health in a positive direction using ketogenic therapy. Erin offers weekly personal support via answering submitted questions - and there is also the option to top up with 1:1's - (which I have only needed after 6 months!) I have learned so much from this compassionate group, not only about ketones but also about resilience, especially for those of us in midlife and above (40+years) who have experienced firsthand the low expectations and medical gaslighting associated with bipolar and schizophrenia in standard medical care. I now understand my personal ketone range for optimal mood - which you wont find in any research paper, plus symptoms and setbacks along the way (which is normal) were responded to with empathy and professional insights. This isn't an easy journey - but it can be simplified. Highly recommended!