That was a good post OE.

Johnny, you should really look into more sources of tryptophan in your diet such as Sunflower seeds, Chocolate, Dates, Yogurt, Red Meat, Bananas, Peanuts, Chickpeas etc... Do not cut too much carbs out of your diet, you still need plenty of carbs to serve as the "catalyst" for your tryptophan so the tryptophan can produce serotonin in your brain. Increasing it in your diet will also help you sleep good at night and relieve a lot of the stress you are going through right now. When you are feeling low, you crave carbs because they boost your mood, carbs are "comfort foods" that pick us up when we are down.

Tyrosine comes from the high protein diet which should be balanced with carbs from whole grains. Tyrosine in your diet can increase dopamine and norepinephrine through a process called decarboxlyation. Tyrosine is found in foods like Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Peanuts, Almonds, Avocados, Sesame seeds, Bananas, Lima Beans and Soy Products. I won't touch soy because it can lead to hypothyroidism.

Shouldn't cut out too many carbs out of your diet or it can actually lead to depression. Stay away from carbs like sugar and white breads and stick to whole grains and carbs are harmless. The brain needs glucose in order to feel good, whole grains burn slow and give us energy. White bread and processed sugars burn fast and cause mood swings. You could always see a nutritionist to come up with your own personal diet plan based on your wants and needs. Hope this helps, sorry if its off topic.