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Bipolar Type 2: Creating The RIGHT Bipolar Diet & Nutritional Plan
You may not know this but Bipolar Type 2 is one of the most common mental disorders, which people suffer from these days. Due to symptoms being less severe, many refer to it as "soft bipolar". Yet, even though the symptoms associated with type 2 are less intense, it can still have a detrimental effect on the quality of life for the sufferer.
In fact, they often find it extremely troubling as they have the classic symptoms of bipolar type 1. They can be subject to serious and recurring bouts of depression, along with more subtle bipolar symptoms such as periods of irritability, confusion, impulsiveness and agitation.
When bipolar type 2 sufferers have a manic episode, it is usually milder so rather than being hyperactive, they tend to feel more energized and happier. Due to this, they do not suffer the terrible repercussions of a full-blown manic episode.
However, it is worth saying that even though the symptoms are less severe they still need the right course of medication and therapy so they are able to take control of their illness. If they do not, then there is a chance their condition can become worse, which could have serious consequences.
Unfortunately studies show that bipolar type 2 has become much more prevalent. In fact, it is now believed bipolar type 2 is three to four times more common than bipolar type 1. Yet, no one can offer an explanation as to why this has become the case. However, it could be because bipolar disorder was categorized into four different classifications, therefore has now become much easier to recognize and diagnose.
Even though it has become more prevalent, many believe patients are receiving the wrong diagnosis. Many say the reason for this is that the manic episodes in bipolar type 2 are much less severe than those of type 1,so can class as being in a "normal" state of elation.
Furthermore, if the symptoms associated with hypomania manifest themselves as racing thoughts, anxiety, insomnia or irritability then it becomes difficult for medical professionals to determine whether they suffer from bipolar type 2 or depression. Often when a person suffers a manic episode they usually feel elated but for those who are bipolar type two, they usually feel more depressed rather than elation.
In fact, they often find it extremely troubling as they have the classic symptoms of bipolar type 1. They can be subject to serious and recurring bouts of depression, along with more subtle bipolar symptoms such as periods of irritability, confusion, impulsiveness and agitation.
When bipolar type 2 sufferers have a manic episode, it is usually milder so rather than being hyperactive, they tend to feel more energized and happier. Due to this, they do not suffer the terrible repercussions of a full-blown manic episode.
However, it is worth saying that even though the symptoms are less severe they still need the right course of medication and therapy so they are able to take control of their illness. If they do not, then there is a chance their condition can become worse, which could have serious consequences.
Unfortunately studies show that bipolar type 2 has become much more prevalent. In fact, it is now believed bipolar type 2 is three to four times more common than bipolar type 1. Yet, no one can offer an explanation as to why this has become the case. However, it could be because bipolar disorder was categorized into four different classifications, therefore has now become much easier to recognize and diagnose.
Even though it has become more prevalent, many believe patients are receiving the wrong diagnosis. Many say the reason for this is that the manic episodes in bipolar type 2 are much less severe than those of type 1,so can class as being in a "normal" state of elation.
Furthermore, if the symptoms associated with hypomania manifest themselves as racing thoughts, anxiety, insomnia or irritability then it becomes difficult for medical professionals to determine whether they suffer from bipolar type 2 or depression. Often when a person suffers a manic episode they usually feel elated but for those who are bipolar type two, they usually feel more depressed rather than elation.
54 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2013
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December 7, 2019
I usually hate to be so harsh about publications, that no matter how poorly written, someone has worked hard to create. However, considering this book appears to be a compilation of PsychologyToday articles strung together in an hour on Microsoft Word, I reserve the right to be as harsh as I wish.
This "book" only costs $2 on the Kindle Store and even then, it shouldn't have been that much.
This "book" would be better described as a pamphlet at only 52 pages long and only actually contained - and I'm not exaggerating here - a couple of pages (in size 18 Verdana font) on how diet can affect Bipolar 2 Disorder, even though that's supposedly what the "book" is about, according to it's title.
The rest of it was extremely basic information on what BP2 is, that even the most uninformed layman has heard about the disorder through the grapevine. Even if he hadn't, it's all available in less than a second, for free, from a Google Search.
If you wanted to Google the couple of studies the author mentions, it might take you slightly longer, because she makes no citations.
The reason I'm so offended by this book is because frankly, who is Heather Rose? She's certainly not a mental health professional. Is she a bipolar patient? Is she an 11 year old who wrote a book report on Bipolar 2 and diet, and her proud psrents then had this "book" made available on Kindle so that they could brag about having an "author" as a child? All are viable options in my opinion.
Unless you're a trained medical professional, you should not be writing books about mental disorders.
In all honestly, I genuinely believe any reviewer who has written a positive review so far, has been paid off by the author/others surrounding the author, because this book is just simply not good.
Do yourself a favour. Save your $2, don't bother with this "book".
This "book" only costs $2 on the Kindle Store and even then, it shouldn't have been that much.
This "book" would be better described as a pamphlet at only 52 pages long and only actually contained - and I'm not exaggerating here - a couple of pages (in size 18 Verdana font) on how diet can affect Bipolar 2 Disorder, even though that's supposedly what the "book" is about, according to it's title.
The rest of it was extremely basic information on what BP2 is, that even the most uninformed layman has heard about the disorder through the grapevine. Even if he hadn't, it's all available in less than a second, for free, from a Google Search.
If you wanted to Google the couple of studies the author mentions, it might take you slightly longer, because she makes no citations.
The reason I'm so offended by this book is because frankly, who is Heather Rose? She's certainly not a mental health professional. Is she a bipolar patient? Is she an 11 year old who wrote a book report on Bipolar 2 and diet, and her proud psrents then had this "book" made available on Kindle so that they could brag about having an "author" as a child? All are viable options in my opinion.
Unless you're a trained medical professional, you should not be writing books about mental disorders.
In all honestly, I genuinely believe any reviewer who has written a positive review so far, has been paid off by the author/others surrounding the author, because this book is just simply not good.
Do yourself a favour. Save your $2, don't bother with this "book".
May 13, 2025
Not what I thought it was going to be. Also there were several grammatical errors.
March 7, 2013
Surprising facts how diet may have an effect on your bipolar 2 and how a right bipolar diet and nutritional plan can dramatically turn your life around now. Good read.
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