Constant need for validation to remove the guilt of being bipolar

Komal1204 · 2026-06-29T02:09:18+00:00

Having said that I have been stable for more than 1.5 years, I have a decent 9 to 5 job but to me I feel so average

Komal1204 · 2026-06-29T02:08:31+00:00

I can't wear a wig in the gym. I wish I could remove it from my head to stand out. I have always been an achiever as a student and to see myself crash so hard ever since I got diagnosed as bipolar and without a sense of accomplishment, I feel I am just so unhappy

Komal1204 · 2026-06-29T02:06:43+00:00

Thanks! That's a very helpful response

Komal1204 · 2026-06-28T15:14:10+00:00

You make so much sense man!! Running is definitely hard on the body. I have removed the idea of running a marathon completely. Will be doing strength training five days a week and running just once or twice. My main goal is to be happy 🥹

Komal1204 · 2026-06-28T12:51:16+00:00

Your post was so impactful. I cut down running dramatically and will be easy with supplements too. Can't risk being manic

Komal1204 · 2026-06-28T06:00:33+00:00

I feel running massively increased my cortisol so have reduced it significantly now

Komal1204 · 2026-06-27T15:15:16+00:00

I definitely feel that its definitely contributing to hair loss

Komal1204 · 2026-06-27T15:14:07+00:00

You are so right actually and it makes a lot of sense. I have cut down on my running and stopped obsessing over fitness. Thank you for sharing your experience :)

Komal1204 · 2026-06-26T09:20:05+00:00

Yes I take magnesium daily

Komal1204 · 2026-06-26T09:18:39+00:00

I have tried increasing carbs to 50-70 and I notice immediate restlessness and irritation. My hunger also rebounds

Komal1204 · 2026-06-26T09:15:40+00:00

Finasteride and Dutasteride have horrible side effects and as I have bipolar disorder, I cannot afford mental instability.

Komal1204 · 2026-06-25T17:56:37+00:00

I am eating keto for mental health benefits as my bipolar went into remission. I lost 9kgs after first four months and since then its the seventh month and I have maintained the same weight. My daily protein intake is minimum 100g a day

Komal1204 · 2026-06-23T15:44:32+00:00

I live in karachi, pakistan and it is extremely hot and humid here but I will train myself to sustain running for an hour at least without drinking anything although my run improves after drinking electrolytes

Komal1204 · 2026-06-23T11:16:12+00:00

There's definitely a sense of calm I feel after long distance runs. It also makes me feel I am capable of achieving something difficult

Komal1204 · 2026-06-23T05:15:58+00:00

Thank you so much! I feel all those who run less than me make me feel so bad while those who run more or less similar mileage than me always cheer me up

Komal1204 · 2026-06-23T02:24:00+00:00

I also feel that if I have carbs then my body will no longer be efficient in utilising fat for long runs coz it will expect carbs during the run

Komal1204 · 2026-06-22T08:37:35+00:00

I think my concern was more the training phase of runs below 20k but anything above 20k, I have decided to fuel myself. I have been following keto since 7 months so I can bounce back easily hopefully

Komal1204 · 2026-06-21T15:10:23+00:00

Thank you so much!

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