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"Strange" benefits of 5 day water fast

Hello everyone, I would like to share my experience with a 5-day water fast and some of the benefits that I have not had before. I started my water fast 5 days ago. Before that, I made the last such prolongued fasting 3 or 4 years ago, and until then I had shorter water fasts of 48 hours to a maximum of 72 hours. What makes this fast unique are some benefits that I haven't had so far, so I would ask for your opinion and I would like someone to share some similar experiences if they had something similar or explanation what happened. Namely, when I started the fast, I didn't go into it gradually, but more suddenly after I drank a liter of wine 2 night before fasting, ate sweets, junk food etc. So, I didn't prepare for the fasting, but I just decided to do it because I now have time to do it because of the obligations that come to me in the coming months. The first two or three days of fasting I felt fine, and on the fourth and fifth day I felt depression, fear, rage, headache, insomnia and all the bad things that I suffered from in the past. I had previously studied that such things are a normal occurrence when doing prolonged fasting and I was aware of that. I was taking electrolytes and magnesium with some black coffee. I started eating gradually, everything in accordance with the rules of breaking a long-term fast. Long story short, this is some of the "strange" benefits that I have now 2 days after I started eating. 1. Tinnitus is almost gone I've had tinnitus since I was in high school and I'm already used to ringing in my ears. After this fasting period the tinnitus decreased by 80%, I almost don't hear it anymore. Maybe it's nerve repair or something else. Maybe the blood vessels in my brain are cleaned, so the flow of blood and oxygen is better. All in all, I'm satisfied. :) 2. Less worry, anger, depression... I have been struggling with depression, anxiety, fatigue since high school. After I did this water fast and after I started eating, I feel that I worry less, that I have a more positive view of the world, that I am more optimistic. I would never have written such a long post on reddit before because of my doubts about the people and the outcome. 3. Feeling that I can manifest things better After this fast, I sent 3 applications for the job I want (IT branch) for a junior position. I sent the application last night and already today a company called me for an interview. Before that I was sent dozens of applications and got very few responses because I didn't believe I could get those jobs. Now I believe that I can get the job and crack the interview, even though I don't have strong excitement like in previous interviews, nor will I over-prepare for the interview, but I am completely relaxed and don't worry so much. I know that this benefit may be related to the law of attraction, which I take with a grain of salt because I'm quite realistic, but maybe there could be something related to that. 4. In general, I feel "lighter" After 2 days of refeeding, I feel as if my body is lighter, movements are more harmonious. I went for a run last night and I wasn't tired at all after the section that I ran with difficulty. I feel like my joints are more lubricated. And here, that's it. Share your opinions and similar experiences. I apologize for possible grammatical errors, English is not my native language, I will install gramarly in future. :)

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re: manifestation, I am currently on hour 42 of a 72 hour fast. One thing I’ve noticed is an increased sense of agency in my life - like I am ‘owning’ my body and life through fasting, and as a consequence I’m pursuing things in my life more optimistically. A lot of studies show how people who are more optimistic, and by extension probably those who optimistically believe in manifestation, have greater life outcomes.

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random guess: i attribute the mental benefit to a change in metabolism reducing systemic inflammation (again it’s a wild guess, but even with IF, I noticed a tangible and stable improvement in general mood and motivation)

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Hey, great job on finishing your 5-day water fast! It’s really cool to hear that you’re noticing some positive changes like less ringing in your ears, feeling less depressed and anxious, and having more confidence in your job search.

It’s possible that the decrease in your tinnitus could be because your brain is getting more oxygen and blood, or maybe the fast helped get rid of some toxins. Feeling less down and more positive could be because your body released some feel-good chemicals during the fast, and it probably feels great to have achieved such a tough challenge!

It’s cool that you’re feeling lighter and more energized after you started eating again. This is a common experience after fasting, because you might have lost some weight and your digestion might be working better.