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Low Carb Low Fat Diet

Feb 2, 2018

in Health, Medication, Medication Side Effects, Self care

Saw my internist today. Here’s my new diet regimen to lower my triglycerides: 100 gram carbohydrates per day, 60 grams fat day, no more than 5 nuts (preferrably walnuts), no olive oil (save 1 tablespoon to pan fry), no coconut oil, no cheese, no red meat, no pasta, no rice, and no bread. Wish me…

Hunger and Headaches

Oct 21, 2013

in Bipolar Disorder, Medication, Medication Side Effects

Now that I’m on a higher dose of Depakote (valproic acid), I’m always hungry and have a headache. I cannot satiate my hunger, and I tire of popping ibuprofens to relieve the dull ache in my forehead. My body has adjusted somewhat to the increased dosage, no longer struggling to stay awake during the day,…

Mind Slog

Oct 16, 2013

in Bipolar Disorder, Hypomania, Medication, Medication Side Effects, Mood Cycling, Triggers to Mood Cycling

Depakote (valproic acid) dosage increased. Thoughts slowed way down. Now slogging through my mind. Inspiration gone. Where is my muse? Know I needed to slow down, to catch my breath. Know this increased dose is temporary, that my mind will work better, quicker in the near future, after a month or two. Goal is to…

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Low Carb Low Fat Diet

Hunger and Headaches

Mind Slog