Stability as a way of life! – Self-management for bipolar disorder

My online seminar (only in German)

After numerous hospital stays, many years of voluntary work in self-help groups and the study of over 200 books and publications, I have accumulated a rich experience and knowledge that I have developed into a comprehensive 13-hour online seminar. Diet, exercise and sleep are the main components of the self-management plan that I want to use to help other patients find their way out of the psychiatric labyrinth. But the seminar also has a lot to offer for those not affected!

LEARN TO TAKE THE REINS OF YOUR LIFE BACK INTO YOUR OWN HANDS!

THESE MODULES AWAIT YOU

1

What is bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is an illness with extreme mood swings that move between the two poles of mania and depression. Everyone is familiar with mood swings, but only when these swings make a normal life impossible we call it illness. In this module I will introduce you to the symptoms of both poles.

2

Psychiatry for beginners

Hardly any other institution in the healthcare system is as shrouded in legend as psychiatry. Numerous myths and prejudices surround neurological clinics. A distinction must be made between outpatient, inpatient and day-care treatment. Here I introduce you to the world of psychiatry and explain how the facilities helped me to achieve fundamental stability.

3

Optimal nutrition for the brain

The brain is what it eats. This guiding principle accompanies Annett Oehlschläger throughout her work. In this module I present the basic connections between nutrition and metabolic diseases in the brain.

4

The molecules of emotions

The human organism is a veritable chemical factory. To ensure that the important neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, endorphin and noradrenaline are present in sufficient quantities and in the right proportions, our body needs essential raw materials. Learn what these are in this module.

5

Brain Oil Omega-3

Not all fats are the same. While deep-fried industrial food only gives you a brief high at best and should be removed from your diet, valuable omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in oily sea fish, can even cure depression. In this module you will learn how to properly supply your body with fats and oils so that your psyche remains permanently in balance.

6

Mood-killer carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a macronutrient and can be a real mood killer. This has to do with the blood sugar level, which is sent on a rollercoaster ride with a carbohydrate-rich diet. Learn when you should avoid carbohydrates and what good alternatives are that will also fill you up and are usually even more enjoyable.

7

The vitamin alphabet

The word vitamin contains the term vita = life, they are essential for life. It was only when they were missing that their importance was recognized and the individual vitamins were named consecutively according to the alphabet. This has (almost) always resulted in the Nobel Prize. In this module, I will explain why vitamins, especially the nerve vitamins and the sun hormone, are also essential for your mood.

8

The salt of inner peace

Magnesium, the salt of inner peace, is involved in over 600 metabolic processes, including the formation of neurotransmitters. It is known because it helps against calf cramps. A lack of it has an impact on mood, inner drive and sleep. In this module I will explain the connections and introduce you to other micronutrients that should not be missed.

9

The second brain has a say as well

The gut is the connection between the outside and inside world of our body. This is where the body decides what is allowed in and what is not. Scientists are increasingly recognizing the importance of this barrier for human health. There is even talk of a “second brain” or “gut brain”. If something doesn’t work here, it also has an impact on mental health, because many neurotransmitters are build in the gut.

10

Depression rarely comes alone

Statistical surveys have shown that mental illnesses rarely occur alone, but together with other illnesses. In bipolar disorder, for example, migraine is one of the so-called comorbidities. These can intensify mood swings. In this module, I will therefore show you which common comorbidities exist and what you can do about them yourself.

11

Biological rhythms and sleep

Sleep is not wasted time. Sufficient rest and recovery phases are essential for our body and especially for our brain. Without this regeneration, we are not able to survive. Poor sleep, lack of sleep and irregular rest periods are – in addition to poor nutrition – another factor that leads to mental illness. In this module, I will show you why daylight is good for sleep, why people with mood swings need regular rhythms and what you can do to achieve this yourself.

THESE MODULES AWAIT YOU

What is bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is an illness with extreme mood swings that move between the two poles of mania and depression. Everyone is familiar with mood swings, but only when these swings make a normal life impossible we call it illness. In this module I will introduce you to the symptoms of both poles.

Psychiatry for beginners

Hardly any other institution in the healthcare system is as shrouded in legend as psychiatry. Numerous myths and prejudices surround neurological clinics. A distinction must be made between outpatient, inpatient and day-care treatment. Here I introduce you to the world of psychiatry and explain how the facilities helped me to achieve fundamental stability.

Optimal nutrition for the brain

The brain is what it eats. This guiding principle runs through all my work, as does the question of what the brain needs to build a healthy psyche. In this module I will introduce you to the basic connections between nutrition and brain health.

The molecules of emotions

Mood is the result of an individual mixture of biochemical messengers, also known as neurotransmitters. These emotional molecules are dependent on raw materials that have to be supplied by food. In this module, I will explain which messenger substances are particularly important for mood and inner drive and what you need for a stable balance of neurotransmitters.

Brain Oil Omega-3

To ensure that everything runs smoothly in the brain, it needs the right oils and fatty acids. The essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are particularly important for this. In this module I will explain why marine fatty acids are essential for people with mood swings.

Mood-killer carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a macronutrient and can be a real mood killer. This has to do with the blood sugar level, which is sent on a rollercoaster ride with a carbohydrate-rich diet. Learn when you should avoid carbohydrates and what good alternatives are that will also fill you up and are usually even more enjoyable.

The vitamin alphabet

In addition to amino acids, vitamins play a crucial role in the body’s production of neurotransmitters. If there is an imbalance in these messenger substances, this can lead to severe mood swings and mental illness. In those cases, often only medication can help. I will show you how you can balance your mind yourself by taking the right vitamins.

The salt of inner peace

Magnesium, the salt of inner peace, is involved in over 600 metabolic processes, including the formation of neurotransmitters. It is known because it helps against calf cramps. A lack of it has an impact on mood, inner drive and sleep. In this module I will explain the connections and introduce you to other micronutrients that should not be missed.

The second brain has a say as well

The gut is the connection between the outside and inside world of our body. This is where the body decides what is allowed in and what is not. Scientists are increasingly recognizing the importance of this barrier for human health. There is even talk of a “second brain” or “gut brain”. If something doesn’t work here, it also has an impact on mental health, because many neurotransmitters are build in the gut.

Depression rarely comes alone

Statistical surveys have shown that mental illnesses rarely occur alone, but together with other illnesses. In bipolar disorder, for example, migraine is one of the so-called comorbidities. These can intensify mood swings. In this module, I will therefore show you which common comorbidities exist and what you can do about them yourself.

Biological rhythms and sleep

Sleep is not wasted time. Sufficient rest and recovery phases are essential for our body and especially for our brain. Without this regeneration, we are not able to survive. Poor sleep, lack of sleep and irregular rest periods are – in addition to poor nutrition – another factor that leads to mental illness. In this module, I will show you why daylight is good for sleep, why people with mood swings need regular rhythms and what you can do to achieve this yourself.

User opinions

Commentary on the module “Carbohydrates – the problem of bread”

High praise in between: I love listening. Calm and pleasantly presented, with beautiful German and remarkable expressiveness. Beautiful appealing graphics, diagrams etc.!!!
Thank you!!!!!!

Erika (Originally in German, translated with deepl.com)