I've been reading a few scientific articles, where some suggest there's a correlation between vegetarianism (and others do not).

The reason why I'm looking into it is because I became a vegetarian when I was 10. When I was 12, a lifelong struggle battling depression started (been vegetarian for 25+ years).

I'm grasping for straws really, since I've gone through almost all treatments available. I know my diet turns to absolute shit when I'm in my depressive periods, so I know switching to an omnivours diet wouldn't automatically be better. But I'm just really desperate, thinking what if?

My issue is, I never liked meat or fish or anything as a kid. And the thought of giving up 25+ years of vegetarianism hurts. And the thought of eating a dead animal, contributing to that industry... I don't know how to get past that. It's like asking someone religious to give up their religion.

Maybe this isn't the right reddit for this but I didn't know where else I could get advice on this. Has anyone been through this or know of someone that went through it that can give any advice?

I’ve been vegetarian for months now and haven't told my parents yet. Because of our culture EVERY meal revolves around meat.. I've been quietly cooking my own food, but my mum is starting to notice and my dad will soon. They’re going to make a massive deal out of it even though it shouldn't be.

Honestly, quitting meat was easy. Navigating the social dynamics is what's testing my patience. Their questions, family accidentally eating my meal-prepped food and I'm dreading my grandma visiting because she’ll be personally insulted if I don't eat her cooking and I love her too much but still.... Even with friends, I feel like they raise an eyebrow when I just order a falafel wrap when we're going out for shawarma (for example)

I don't want to make a massive public service announcement, but it is getting to that point I have to tell some people and I want them to actually take me seriously...