Thank you so much for all of this! 🥺 I'm so glad others are sharing resources, too.

fish oil / algea oil but really it's the EPA / DHA oils

https://psychcentral.com/bipolar/can-fish-oil-help-your-brain-and-bipolar-disorder "The mood shifts of bipolar disorder aren’t your fault or something you can “try harder” to change. There are genetic, biological, and environmental factors that impact the way your brain regulates mood...Including omega-3 supplements as part of your treatment might also help"

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4999787/ "The main evidence for the effectiveness of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has been obtained in mood disorders, in particular in the treatment of depressive symptoms in unipolar and bipolar depression."

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9398217/ "Human studies suggest low n-3 red blood cell PUFA concentrations and correlations with clinical severity in studies of plasma concentrations in symptomatic bipolar disorder. Results of published n-3 PUFA dietary supplementation trials for bipolar disorder indicate efficacy in treatment for mania or depression in 5 of 5 open-label trials,"

These are the easiest things you can do right now to improve your outlook going forward, if you want to then talk to your doctor about this before starting then please do, better yet print off this sheet and take it to the doctor and get their opinion on it.

If you are willing to try some more things that might (and very likely will) help facilitate the ability of your brain to heal then I have a few more ideas. To preface that though, we have to understand that for many decades scientists and doctors did not think brain cells were capable of growth or regeneration at all. More and more research is showing that not only can brains heal but we can do things to make them heal faster. Research is also a painful thing, as the way getting funding for and completing studies and getting published on that research operates today means that many things that are effective but are not profitable to sell are not going to be studied. We can't Prove everything, but proof is often the last step after a long list of evidence, and evidence can come in many forms including anecdotes. So it is still helpful to look at what has promising results and works for people, even if that item has not been formally studied yet.

Most 'drugs' we have today are just isolated from plants, fungi or animals that have been synthesised in the lab. Asprin for instance is a tree bark isolate. These compounds, often called secondary metabolites, are what most modern pharmaceuticals are based on. In many cases when you take a natural thing like some plants of fungi you are getting 'medicine' it's just in a mixed form with other natural compounds. For the asprin they used to chew that tree bark for the same effect until the compound was isolated and recreated in a lab. the moral of this story if that you can have many benefits from herbs or fungi or other things that are not profitable enough to to formal studies on or to sell synthetic versions of and we shouldn't dismiss things because they don't come from a pharmacy.

That said, some of these compounds can interfere with some pharmaceuticals, so you should consult with your doctors regarding potential interactions with established medication before taking these

https://www.cheriesh.com/product-page/mushroom-blend I buy this from grocery outlet and take a bit most days with some protein powder in a shake, it's quick and easy and I credit this as one of the things that allowed my brain to finially begin to heal. You'll find very little research into these at the above level, because it's not profitable.

For the things in this: chaga https://neurolaunch.com/chaga-mushroom-benefits-for-brain/ "From ancient folk remedies to modern neuroscience, the humble Chaga mushroom is gaining attention as a natural brain booster, promising to enhance cognitive function and protect against age-related decline."

reshi https://neurolaunch.com/the-potential-benefits-of-reishi-mushroom-for-bipolar-disorder/ "For individuals with bipolar disorder, these potential benefits could translate to:

1. Stabilization of mood swings
2. Reduction in the severity of depressive episodes
3. Improved overall cognitive function and mental clarity
4. Enhanced sleep patterns, which are often disrupted in bipolar disorder"

lions mane

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10675414/

"A trend towards reduced subjective stress was observed following 28-day supplementation "

https://statcarewalkin.com/info/lions-mane-and-bipolar.html

"Here are some ways Lion's Mane may support individuals with bipolar disorder:

Mood Stabilization : Lion's Mane may help regulate mood swings and promote emotional balance, which are key challenges for individuals with bipolar disorder.

Cognitive Function : Some studies suggest that Lion's Mane may enhance cognitive function, including memory and concentration, which can be affected by bipolar disorder.

Neuroprotection : The neuroprotective properties of Lion's Mane may help protect against brain cell damage and support overall brain health."

an anecdote https://old.reddit.com/r/BipolarReddit/comments/wlugsg/has_anyone_tried_the_lions_mane/

cordecepts https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cordyceps-benefits https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9011256/

maitake https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11068609/ "By synthesising current research findings, this review emphasises the substantial role of maitake mushrooms in supporting human health and underscores their potential incorporation into the medicinal industry."

There is a plethora of evidence for psychedelic things like magic mushrooms to help with brain disorders but if you're not starting form a good place then I wouldn't recommend doing that right away, certainly not without taking the d3, b vitamins, and fish oil for at least 2-4 weeks, and more to the point these drugs can allow you to face, unlock, deal with, and get past mental trauma and past event that are blocked off in your brain because they are too damaging for normal interaction. If this is the case then psychedelic assisted therapy can do wonders! to work through and begin to manage and then get past this, so you can have a life back again. Eating an 8th of mushrooms has been alikened to a thousand hours of therapy. But it's still a better idea to do this at a lower dose and with a guide like a trained psychiatrist to start. MDMA can help you open up emotionally in ways that are literally not possible without the assistance. I'm afraid I'm not well versed in these matters but if this sounds interesting to you then this is a promising avenue for exploration. T he book reality switch technologies by andrew gillmore can explain in an easy way how these compounds work with your brain, their mechanism of actions. From there you can see that it allows new pathways that are made or established during a trip to become as strong as already existing pathways. This means you can have months of mental growth happen in a weekend, and then if you keep using or reinforcing those new pathways you can have them established, and quite literally re-wire your brain in a weekend.

syrian rue seeds There are the compounds harmine and harmaline that can help some of things, thing can for sure interfere with some medicine and you must discuss this with a doctor before taking any https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3609365/ "Scientific studies conducted and verified many of the traditional uses including anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic and anti-cancer effects. "

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7239822/ "Some evidence indicates that social stress, changes in growth factors (e.g., brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)), and neuroinflammation are involved in the development and progression of the disease. The monoamine oxidase A inhibitor drug harmine was suggested to have both antidepressant and anti-inflammatory properties and may, therefore, be a potential candidate for treatment of depression."

DHF and lastly in things to eat is this naturally occurring compound in some foods that is isolated and concentrated for a more effective dose. I have experienced a large mental benefit from taking this, and I highly recommend it if the doctor says it is okay

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9881092/ "7,8-Dihydroxyflavone (7,8-DHF) is a kind of natural flavonoid with the potential to cross the blood-brain barrier. 7,8-DHF effectively mimics the effect of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)" {BDNF is what causes your brain to grow and heal, taking this supplement can allow your brain to physically heal when it otherwise is not}

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34525922/ "his review focuses on the recent experimental studies on depression, neurodegenerative diseases, and learning and memory functions"

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9723075/ "Low-dose 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone Administration After Status Epilepticus Prevents Epilepsy "

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6198170/ " Collectively, it is likely that SFN would be potential therapeutic compound for neurodevelopmental disorders."

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11655488/ "BD is becoming increasingly understood as a condition of aberrant neuroplasticity. Multiple factors, such as OS, imbalance of neurotransmitters, and genetics, are associated with the pathophysiology of BD."

https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2010.10030326 "which have previously been shown to be required for emotional learning, were activated by systemic 7,8-DHF"

meditation