Bipolar Disorder/dilusions???

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Expert: - 6/15/2010


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i have thoughts often about me doing something that would put me in what i would call the spot light.  like helping someone in serious danger or something, what is this?  how do I stop it?  I don't like medications and would rather have a different way to stop this kind of thinking.

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Hi amy,

If you are diagnosed Bipolar my advice is to seek the assistance of a Nutritional doctor, or Clinical Nutritionist, apart from your psychiatrist. There are many nutritional way of reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder. One is the adoption of the hypoglycemic diet. Also read:

Alternative Treatments for Bipolar Disorder at:
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/articles/default.htm#B   

Treatment for Bipolar Disorder with lecithin at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/anxiety_SNS.html#Treatment

I believe your desire to be noticed and be "in the spot light" stems from a low self-esteem. Perhaps the following articles might help you:

Treatment of a Low Self-Esteem at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/psychotherapy/TOLSE.html

and discuss with a Nutritional Doctor, Clinical Nutritionist or a Nutritional Psychotherapist, if you want to. This can usually be treated by the adoption of a hypoglycemic diet. (see our web site).

And then study: Summary of Self-help Psychotherapy at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/articles/self-help_personal_growth.html#PSYCHOTHE...

in its entirety from beginning to end. It includes a program showing you how to overcome a negative self-image, and assertiveness training program, communication course and values clarification course.
You may require the help of a CBT counsellor to successfully complete this program, but many people can help themselves by reading the articles over and over again.
Once you become familiar with the connection between mood and diet, you will be able to help yourself. You can use our "Search our Web Site" from more information on topics you might be interested in.



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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist.
Hon. Editor of
The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia.
www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Author of "Getting off the Hook"
Freely available at Google Book Search
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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist

Expertise

Have worked as a psychotherapist for overv twenty years, dealing with many personality disorders

Experience

I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Organizations
Editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia. Its web site is at:

http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Publications
Author of the book "Getting off the Hook", It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in the Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters

Education/Credentials
BA (Psych) (University of Sydney), Post Gad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)

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