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Originally Posted by fern46
Laying low has really served you well in the past. I think it is a great choice. I know the computer has also been a valuable outlet for you previously as well, so I think it is smart to leverage tasks that allow you to put your fingers to the keys.
That is a good suggestion. I'll do my best with constructive feedback if I notice anything out of character.
Fingers crossed that the med adjustments tackle this quickly. Sending supportive thoughts your way! 
ETA: it may be worth avoiding foods and activities that increase serotonin and dopamine.
So limit...
Exercise
Music
Meditation
Chocolate
Alcohol
Lots of protein
Nuts
Ricotta cheese
Pineapple
Tofu
Salmon |
Thanks, Fern. And that's an interesting list. From experience, I knew the exercise was good to avoid, as well as music (stimulating or powerful), and alcohol, but not the rest.
I must confess that I had started drinking more than I previously allowed myself. I was downing up to two at lunch and two at dinner these past few weeks. Four per day is not "moderate drinking" even for a healthy man let alone a woman on bipolar medications, with a history of alcohol abuse. That stopped today. Plus, it also seemed ridiculous since I started blood pressure and cholesterol meds. I've been eating a lot of junk lately, too, which is not my norm. It's hard to make healthful meals during such a chaos as I am living in.
I wonder why the nuts and salmon affect dopamine and serotonin.