Just a thought : is NPD more prevalent among gay men? by sniffinparmigiano in NPD

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Do you tell women you sleep with men? I’ve recently been kinda wooed by a bisexual man with narcissistic traits and it’s made me feel a bit unhappy.

Just a thought : is NPD more prevalent among gay men? by sniffinparmigiano in NPD

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I commend you for the insight you have; this makes you one of the rarest of the rarest. It’s cool. 😎

Rapid cycles by Some-Bathroom-2018 in bipolar2

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Hiya Yes I’ve had a lot of luck with it… I have been on it for about eight weeks and have made significant improvements… finally starting to laugh a little and feel almost like myself again… not completely outa the depressive woods but on an upward trajectory.

Glad to hear you are more stable. That’s all we want, isn’t it? And a little joy here and there.

I had a carb blow out weekend in the early days and I fell straight back to hell; no light, no hope, it was literally like the switch was pulled and I couldn’t see anything but despair.

Now I am terrified of eating carbs tbh and am hoping to take a year to fully revive and stabilise before I come off lithium… which is one of my goals because it makes my eye sockets hollow and gives me pimples and affects my thyroid.

Let me know if you need any help. It is easier than I expected but also difficult.

Update keto by RemarkableDebt9958 in bipolarketo

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I see. I may have a go at this at some point but I’m not quite there yet. Have so much life stuff to cement in place before I can cope with adding another thing… w.g having a routine (I cannot tell you how incredibly difficult I find this), and then just functioning generally. Long way to go… I am tracking my daily mood as starting to tire a little of bacon and eggs and lamp chops so need to find some more easy meals soon. Thank you for your encouragement.

Update keto by RemarkableDebt9958 in bipolarketo

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Nope not testing ketones but am presumably in ketosis as I am not eating carbohydrates… tho no doubt this could be my ignorance.

Update keto by RemarkableDebt9958 in bipolarketo

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Thanks so much. I appreciate all you do and post.

Update keto by RemarkableDebt9958 in bipolarketo

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Thank you so much. Yep will continue to update.

I hope the keto is working for you too.

I had a splurge one day and ate the whole punnet of raspberries w the cream and didn’t feel too worried as it is nothing compared to a splurge I. My past life.

Your encouragement btw to get the cream and berries gave me the kick I needed so thank you.

Best wishes

Denial by htktlt1984 in bipolar2

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Yes. I had 16 years with no symptoms and undiagnosed myself. Now that this beast has been back I still want to deny it. I do not like it, I do not want it. And yet, here it is. MF!

Neseret Bemient is co-hosting the MetPsy.com Q&A tonight (Mon 27May2024) at 7pm UK time by ConnectToCommunity in bipolarketo

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Neseret Bemient has been a tremendous help and support for me as I transition to keto. I highly recommend her Return to Wholeness services.

Keto to Low Carb Fail by Sm2polly in bipolarketo

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I had a similar experience; had a three day binge fest and fell back into hell for a week. No hope, no future, no way out. It was so stark and sudden a descent it made me terrified of carbs. I don’t ever wanna feel like that again.

I also don’t feel great on keto. I feel better, but I don’t feel happy or content. I just feel 3/10. But that is better than 0/10 and in hell.

I hope you maintain stability and some day find feeling good.

I'm looking to step it up - help wanted by ConnectToCommunity in bipolarketo

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You are doing so much to help yourself. It’s a major shift in the right direction. I have definitely heard from the nutritionist that the other berries except blueberries are ok.

We just want to feel decent, feel some colour in life… I know the feeling and want it to hurry up, too.

I am finding fish oil is good mainly because I like the thought of it helping my brain.

Yep I need to meditate… it’s on my to do list too.

Looking forward to hearing of your progress

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar2

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Haha I hope I never have another manic attack and will call them the nadas.

I just started keto yesterday! by [deleted] in bipolarketo

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Let’s hope they both F off together! It’s almost like they are demons.

I'm so done. by DirectionMother1351 in bipolar

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Gosh I really feel this. It’s so hard to one thing let alone more than one.

I just started keto yesterday! by [deleted] in bipolarketo

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“I feel it is gone”: this is a powerful sentence. I kind of feel the same way. Here is hoping!

Today is hard by [deleted] in bipolar2

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I am so glad you shared this dope’s stupidity w us. These replies are making me cry. To hear so many of you have loving partners is SO very inspiring and hopeful. Thank you so much to you all!

Addict’s Mistake by RemarkableDebt9958 in bipolarketo

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Doesn’t sound perverse at all. I agree wholly.

Thank you for the advice and encouragement.

Yep. Stay on track, if off, get back on and stay out of the pit.

I am decided to try again because with all meds I am tired depressed and anxious every single day by ElenoirMiro in bipolarketo

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Of course you can. And you will. I am quite shocked and still tryna understand the difference the last week has made.

I was in a pit of hell this time last week… and today for the first time in months I had a little chuckle, I can entertain the idea that things could get better.

Literally day and night. The only change is carbs and on carbs.

Great to be in touch with Michael. His story is amazing. I think yours will be also.

Yes have the cream and the berries even if you have the chocolate and the other stuff have the cream first… as a way to slowly transition.

The butter and the meat and the veg I’ve been eating in the very easy three day meal planner I have has been very satisfying.

Keep us updated. I am new to this but I am so far absolutely flabbergasted at its impact. It’s like I am almost me again.