Let`s talk about Bipolar

Hey everyone, how's it going?

@Shaz51 @Always-hope, @Meowmy, @Appleblossom , @HenryX , @greenpea, @eth , @Mazarita , @Bipolarcarer , @frog

Sorry I've been absent a bit this week, I have had a really big week of triathlon training and I'm generally exhausted of an evening. Been taking my meds around 5pm and then crashing. But it has been great for my headspace and my waistline. I'm starting to reverse the meds weight gain. Since I've gone plant based it's had a remarkable effect, almost eliminated my IBS. And my moods have leveled out considerably.

How's everyone else's weekend been? I'll try to catch up with everything tomorrow or Tuesday when things slow down a bit. Going to drop a poem on the writing thread then hit the hay. Nite all. Big hugs, be safe xx

BB 🐰💙

ohhh @bipolarbunny what have you done to help the side affects of the weight gain of the meds xx

Hey @Shaz51

I changed to a plant-based or vegan if you prefer lifestyle. No meat, no fish, no eggs, no dairy. I've also gone gluten free. I had a lot of issues with B.E.D. (b*nge eating disorder, junk food) and severe IBS.
I'm on week 2 and I feel amazing. My blood sugar has leveled out, my moods have leveled out, my anxiety has been much less and my meds have become much more effective in controlling my bipolar episodes.
I am eating like a horse, lots of yummy nutrient dense foods, not one bit hungry, no cravings and the severe IBS episodes that would hit me after each meal have ceased.

My therapist is vegan also and he is absolutely stunned by the difference it has made.
It is a BIG commitment and definitely not for everyone but I'm converted. I won't go back to my old lifestyle. There's been way too many benefits for me.

Hope you are well my friend, hope Mr Shaz is doing better and behaving himself too 🤗

big hugs,

BB 🐰💙

Hi @Shaz51 over doing things even if it is fun things do tire us out more than most unfortunately. I find I need peace and quite to recharge my battery. Hope you are feeling better today.

@bipolarbunny good to see your working hard on your fitness trying and that great bonus of a trimmer you! Wish I was as dedicated....must try harder Lol

@Former-Member @Shaz51 @bipolarbunny @Bipolarcarer @frog hey everyone, take care

very true @Former-Member , soo glad we had the day off today to get ready for tomorrow which my darling Mr shaz won`t want to go to work xx

congratulations my @bipolarbunny

ohhh my @Bipolarcarer I found that i had to pick the right moments to talk to my husband who has bipolsr 2 and I had to leave suggestions instead of telling him xx

ohhh my @Bipolarcarer there is a lot of things i have not brought up with my bipolar partner my friend

I have not told him xxx

"ohhh my @Bipolarcarer there is a lot of things i have not brought up with my bipolar partner my friend

Hi @Shaz51 @Meowmy @Former-Member @frog @Bipolarcarer @Mazarita @Appleblossom @HenryX @StuF @Bunniekins and anyone else passing through..

How are we all doing today?

I've been travelling pretty well of late. Winter is usually a bear for me with depression and it started out that way this season too but I've managed to turn it around a bit the last couple of weeks by focusing on my triathlon training. Definitely hasn't been easy, but the benefits have been really great. I started taking B12 & D3 supplements too which have definitely helped.
How do you folks all handle the cold?

Hope you all find some warmth in your day. big hugs xx

BB 🐰💙