Just came across this conversation as I am now 2 1/2 weeks into my Candida diet. I am following the "Ultimate Candida diet plan". I have a die-off rash on my face, itchy skin and feel very irritable and depressed. I also just stoped taking cymbalta that I was on for 3 1/2 years. Not sure if I feel like this due to the diet or the weaning off the cymbalta or a combination of the two? But it has to stop! This can not continue! It is not good for me, and it effects my husband and most of all my presious children! I have to be happy again, be able to smile, laugh and control my anger and crying. This part has been going on for about a week now. Perhaps I need to focus more on the no meats, oils and fat rather than no grains, sugars, dairy and fruits? Can I eat chicken though? I really don't want to go back on the toxic medication (Cymbalta) and want to fix my Candida overgrowth naturally.... Suggestions?