Thread by @KetoCounselor

In my clinical experience as a mental health counselor working with clients with bipolar disorder, I have seen a reduction in ##medication usage and stability in #mood 1/8

One of the most exciting parts of this work is seeing my clients imagine themselves as someone who is well. #Bipolar disorder can supersede someone's sense of self, making them believe their symptoms are their personality. 2/8

However, I see the opening of possibilities and improvement in function as they start to dream about doing other things. Some of my clients choose to stay on some medications, but usually, there is a lowering of the dosages and discontinuation of many. 3/8

It is important to work with their psychiatrist, but this can be the biggest obstacle as many psychiatrists do not have any training on prescribing in people using #ketogenic diets. 4/8

I think that the medical community needs to be educated about the impact that a ketogenic intervention can have on mental health and how it can rewire the metabolism and energy balance in the body, as well as affect the way medications work. 5/8

This #education can happen through medical conferences and CMEs and needs to be part of the curriculum in #medical schools. 6/8

Ketogenic diets can be a game changer for those living with bipolar disorder. It's time for the medical community to take note and start educating ourselves on this promising treatment option. 7/8

If you would like to hear me talk about my experience clinically in using ketogenic diets for #BipolarDisorder you can check out this podcast on YouTube 8/8
#MentalHealthAwareness #KetogenicDiet