Hi mellymoo88. Welcome to the group!

I have experienced appetite issues off and on that were clearly part of my bipolar disorder experience. Even separate (and before) taking any bipolar medications. I can't even firmly link episode types (depression, hypomanic/manic, mixed) to either lack of appetite or excess one. It has been unique to episode, but not all episodes had notable appetite issues.

I remember a few times (even in late childhood) feeling relatively fine when I didn't eat, but then the thought or pressure to eat made me nauseous. My mother even took me to the doctor at one point. Mood issues were blamed. It wasn't an eating disorder, in my case. That was ruled out, justifiably, as I've never had any significant issues relating to weight or appearance. Not sure if this example is relatable.