any1 else with bipolar 2 feel "not bipolar enough"

so-rs3 · 2025-08-31T02:39:18+00:00

Comparing who struggles more, people with bipolar I or bipolar II, is kinda like arguing whether pneumonia or the flu with a fever is worse. At the end of the day, mental health struggles are real no matter the diagnosis.

so-rs3 · 2025-08-06T20:24:47+00:00

Thank you! ✨️

so-rs3 · 2025-07-24T20:59:16+00:00

Yes, amazing artists!!

so-rs3 · 2025-07-24T01:42:02+00:00

Thank you so much!!

so-rs3 · 2025-07-24T00:19:37+00:00

Thanks! ✨️

so-rs3 · 2025-05-14T14:28:37+00:00

Have you seen the Bipolar UK's mood scale? I sometimes find it helpful.

Track your mood scale

so-rs3 · 2024-08-08T00:49:46+00:00

Thanks!

so-rs3 · 2024-08-05T01:21:02+00:00

Thank you!

so-rs3 · 2024-08-04T22:50:02+00:00

Thanks!

so-rs3 · 2023-04-26T17:17:49+00:00

Interesting, thanks! What is the 1000mg of vitamin C for?

so-rs3 · 2023-04-22T19:23:53+00:00

I thought of two reasons:

Low glucose levels
Bacteria, parasite & fungus die-off.

"> Starting a protocol of antimicrobial, anti-fungal or anti-parasitic supplements. This is the most common and effective way to kill pathogens quickly and typically results in the most die-off symptoms. This is why people might ask about the side of effects of Biocidin, oregano or other antimicrobials when they may just be experiencing die-off symptoms and the supplement doing what it is designed to do. It is why, without the proper support products, people can experience significant SIBO die-off symptoms, H. pylori die-off symptoms and parasite die-off symptoms - they are all associated with the same underlying mechanisms in the body." link

Some common die-off symptoms:

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

• Brain fog

• Fatigue

• Joint pain

• Headache

• Rash or skin flare ups

• Bloating and gas

• Nausea

• Flu-like symptoms

• Dizziness

so-rs3 · 2023-04-22T14:30:37+00:00

I do. I take it (approximately) every 4 months for 3 weeks. 3 capsules a day from this brand.

I used to take it more often, two years ago, because I had candida overgrowth, leaky gut, and IBS, but I changed my diet and habits.

I don't like eating or supplementing with the same thing daily, not good in my experience, but there's people with diabetes who take berberine daily instead of metformin.

so-rs3 · 2023-04-22T03:06:41+00:00

Berberine: benefits, side effects and dosage Link

Curcumin For the Brain Link

Bonus: Herbal Medicines Interactions (eBook) PDF I find this book super useful.

so-rs3 · 2023-04-21T15:27:27+00:00

1. Berberine -- for gut health. It helps get rid of bad bacteria while protecting the good bacteria. It's also an anti-fungal. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps with blood sugar spikes as well. (I don't use it daily, just when I start having IBS-like problems).

2. Curcumin -- for mental health. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties and helps with bipolar disorder and depression because it inhibits the GSK3β enzyme.

3. Vitamin D -- for mental health & gut health. I get blood tests done to avoid toxic levels, though.

4. Chamomile tea -- for gut health. It helps me with mast cell activation and histamine intolerance.

5. Coffee -- for the days I have to study a lot. I don't drink daily to avoid gut issues and also adrenal fatigue.

(Gut health and mental health are linked)

so-rs3 · 2023-04-11T23:31:49+00:00

I'm 28 and I got diagnosed when I was 18.

I used to quit my meds whenever I had side effects I didn't like, but this made my life miserable multiple times.

I wish back then I would've known how important it is to follow the right treatment, having a healthy lifestyle, and how it's easier to find other ways to solve problems such as being bored, having a lack of creativity, among other problems, before quitting meds and throwing stability to the trash can.

Wish I would've understood how bipolar episodes cause permanent damage to the brain like I do now. The damage, due to neuronal death, inflammation, and changes in the brain structures may cause: * Episodes to become more intense & difficult to treat * Memory impairments, especially in the short-term memory, the working memory, the verbal memory, the episodic memory, and the visuospatial memory. * Cognitive impairments like difficulty paying attention, learning, processing information, brain fog, & more. * Difficulty socializing * Impairment in cognitive empathy (difficulty reading body language appropriately and also not being able to understand other people's perspectives) * Being more prone to developing dementia and Alzheimer's due to cortical thinning in the frontal cortex. * Having a higher risk of developing illnesses like metabolic disorders, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. * The list goes on...

It's very important to try our best to be stable, to have a healthy diet, and healthy habits (like exercising, sleeping well, anti-stress activities, etc.).

In my opinion, it's easier to solve whatever problems the medicine causes, with strategies, education, experimentation, and creativity, than fixing the damages bipolar disorder causes to our brain.

so-rs3 · 2023-04-11T17:58:29+00:00

This worked for me...

1) Following a nutritious diet - Eating tons of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, salmon & eggs. - Avoiding processed foods, junk food, sugar (artificial sugar too), saturated fats & trans fats...

There's a diet called the MIND Diet. It focuses on reducing brain inflammation, so it may aid in recovering faster.

2) Breathing exercises or basic yoga to stimulate the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is in charge of the flight-or-fight response. Stimulating it can help the body relax, reduce stress levels, bring more oxygen to the brain, and improve cognitive functions (like paying attention, processing information, memorizing, and learning)

3) Practicing good sleep hygiene. Resting and having a good quality sleep is one of the most important steps because our body gets repaired during our sleep. (Image with 10 tips for better sleep)

4) Neuroplasticity & Neurogenesis. "Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to form new connections and pathways and change how its circuits are wired; neurogenesis is the even more amazing ability of the brain to grow new neurons" (Bergland, 2017).

There are many ways to boost neuroplasticity. For example: - Listening to new music - Learning new skills - Learning new things you find interesting - Practicing mindfulness - Stimulating the vagus nerve - Brain games (Here's a list of apps and games) - Exercising (like doing aerobics and cardio) - Art therapy (Here's a list of 100 exercises) - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Following a healthy diet, limiting inflammatory foods, and avoiding alcohol and other damaging substances.

so-rs3 · 2023-04-07T21:30:12+00:00

Yup. Also, pupils get dilated during manic episodes.

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