Sugary treats
Due to lower levels of serotonin in the brain, bipolar patients face higher sugar/carbohydrate cravings and are known to indulge in sugary treats. This behaviour is linked to the need for comfort food during episodes of depression and the need to calm themselves in a mania. Yet, conversely, too much sugar contibutes to more drastic mood swings. Sugar "crash" occurs when patients do not keep up with their high sugar intake which in turn lead to weakness, irritability, increased heart rate, anxiety etc.
Furthermore, the sugar cravings and high sugar intake make bipolar patients more subceptible to diabetes which weakens the ability to control blood glucose levels.
Tip: Have a slice of fruit instead of a doughnut.
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