Depression and Appetite

[frogthroat]

I have a quick question about eating issues. Technically, I have Bipolar 2 depression so although I manage it I've accepted it as part of my life.
I'm slowly becoming more resilient but I have trouble with either not eating or eating way too much when I have an episode. I did see a dietitian and it was all solid advice but when my brain feels like mush I suddenly don't care. I just want to eat carbs and sugar or I don't want to eat at all and I drink so much soda! I was to where I had replaced diet soda with unsweetened iced tea.
Does anyone have any tips? I've gained and lost the same 15 lbs for the last 3 years. I'm overweight and I really do want to lose at least half of it.

 

[Susan Jane]

I use high no white sugar protein shakes, and simple foods: prepared legumes and quinoa in pouches etc. and soups. I don’t eat anything for days when I am in a very low state, so I also use bagged salads with feta. I am very conscious of my diet, because it is important that my already foggy brain get the nutrition it needs to function. Magnesium and omega have helped support my nerves. If I can’t get to the store, I have finally learned to ask one of my friends or my son. I find it hard to see anyone so this is new for me, letting my friends come over…