Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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I have bipolar 2. I have suffered for depression fas far back as I can remember. I have also beat two different, extremely rare cancers. I also have hypothyroidism. Then diabetes showed up. My depression has become so bad that I have a hard time keeping myself going. I am having trouble with compulsive overeating I feel like I am trying to do myself in by eating to excess. I don't know what to do. I have put myself on a fast track to certain death and don't even know how to stop this. I hate myself for doing this, yet I can't seem to stop. Has anyone ever felt this way?
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Yes....I really struggle with the eating... Many of us on here do... A lot of the meds work on the same part of the brain that controls our appetite centre so we feel like we're starving after taking our meds

I know people can comfort eat as well however I think meds are the culprit for most of us

I'm so sorry you're struggling... Are you seeing a therapist??

The only way that I don't eat foods that are bad for me.. Junk food ..is to not have it in the house... It's a struggle for sure... Big hug for you and a blessing...x
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deleted_user
Try what I do being diabetic I eat 3 small meals and 2 snacks a day so your eating every 3to4 times a day. Helps keep you full without over eating.
bbipolar
bbipolar
There is a free weight watchers program on-line. My daughter used it after the birth of her first child. She lost all the weight. I know when I started the Seroquel I was starving for carbs all the time. I just filled my fridge with fruits and veggies and cooked chicken period. I told the pdoc if he increased my Latuda and Seroquel any more they could put me on an iv because I wasn't going to cut back to nothing but water. It is very easy to gain on these drugs. I'm hoping with therapy you can attain some hopeful suggestions that work for you. Hugs!
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