Health – Tips, Tricks and Ideas for Bipolar Sufferers

People with this depressive condition often suffer from reactive hypoglycemia (this generally occurs about three hours after a meal, and it is a drop in ones blood sugar). Symptoms can range from depression, fatigue, and irritability, going right up to panic attacks or even the odd outburst of rage.

A good trick to improve these symptoms is to learn how to eat properly, by eating the correct foods you can stabilize the balance of insulin and blood sugar in your system. Not only will your moods improve but you will see a steady drop in your weight.

Sadly enough the people with this disorder are prone to diabetes, heart diseases and stroke. This leads to a early demise (bipolar people are twice as likely to pass on from these diseases than people without this disorder), so it would be a good idea if you suffer from bipolar to take your health into your own hands and change not only your eating habits but your lifestyle as well.

A good tip is to always be aware of the fact that there is a connection between what you eat or drink and manic depression. So one would have to minimize what they drink and start thinking about a healthier diet, one aimed at the control of mood swings, depression and weight loss – some medication for this condition can cause a fair amount of weight gain. (I am pretty sure if you surf the web you will find a menu that will suit your needs.)

Here’s an idea, why not learn to master the simple guidelines of the basic weight loss diet and incorporate the foods you need for bipolar control into the diet. You will need to control the food portions, learn the healthy food combination and find a cheap, quick and easy way to ensure that there are plenty of omega 3 fatty acids and folic acid nutrients within the diet. (to name but a few as there are plenty out there that assist in controlling this disorder, all it would take is a little more investigating on your part for you to find them) By doing this you will be able to avoid buying all those expensive supplements and cut down on the amount of prescription pills you need.

Another good tip for the bipolar sufferer – as your energy is going to be through the roof (you are going to find that once you are well entrenched into your new way of eating and your change of lifestyle that this will happen) – use it don’t lose it, go running or swimming, go to the gym, do anything physical as not only will this improve your mood and help with your self esteem, it will also tighten those muscles and help with the weight loss.

While I don’t claim to understand this disorder, I have watched a very good friend go through these mood swings and the highs and lows that come with depression. After a bit of research I found that there are ways of controlling this problem and wanted to share a few with you.