Bipolar and Eating Disorders: What’s the Connection?
Have you heard of the phrase “eat your feelings?” Sometimes enjoying a bowl of ice cream feels good after a long, tough day at work. This may be a lighthearted activity for some people to wind down and relax. But when mood swings can dictate your eating habits, the connection between food and feelings becomes more serious. This is where bipolar and eating disorders enter the picture. When you have bipolar disorder, you can oscillate between intense highs and difficult