I do think there is a link between what we put in our bodies and mental health. I do not know if I believe it is a cure all, but I do believe it can really help or really hurt us.

I was vegan for a couple of years and recently fell off of the wagon. My depressive episodes still happened (I am a rapid cycler), but they were not nearly as severe. Mania wise... I believe I was still hypomanic quite a bit of the time, but it was a more positive/productive and less agitated hypomania, if that makes sense.

Since I have fallen off of the wagon (about a year ago), I have had much more severe episodes in both directions. It seems we finally have a med regime that is helping, but I still struggle quite a bit.

I am in the process of transitioning back to vegan... although I believe fish will be the last thing to go. Who knows? I may keep the fish while continuing to eliminate all meat and dairy. I have not decided yet if I will go back to it completely.

I know I feel a lot better without sugar and refined carbs, as well. I have eliminated the sugar already- still working on the carbs- no pasta is a challenge for me.

Thanks for the awesome article!