I’ve struggled with my weight since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. I certainly had weight issues before that, but there were small time compared to what I’ve been through in the past 10 years.
Statistics show that those of us with severe mental illnesses die a LOT earlier than those without an illness. When [...]
Hi Julie,
Is there any supplements or herbal remedies that you would recommend for bipolar stuff, other than the
omega 3?
Any particular diet that is beneficial?
Jay
(Dr. Jay Carter is a psychologist with an emphasis on bipolar disorder.)
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Hi Jay!
St. John’s Wort can cause Mania.
Sam E is for mild depression.
Some people swear by the molecular stuff such as Taurine, [...]
Bipolar Weight Gain
I gained a lot of weight last year when I was on Serequel. I basically became an eating machine! I’ve been through this so many times. I’m mad at myself because once the Serequel was out of my system. I kept eating.
I could have stopped. I didn’t. So now I have more weight [...]
Bipolar Disorder Medications and Weight Issues
Many of us with bipolar disorder have trouble with weight gain due to medications. For others, eating enough is a problem and serious weight loss can be a result. No wonder weight issues are [...]
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