What lifestyle factors can trigger symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Even though bipolar disorder is highly genetic, which means that you may have an inherent propensity for the illness, an episode is often preceded by a life event or circumstance that triggers it. Some of these triggers may be related to lifestyle. Here are some examples: - Changes in sleep, with sleep deprivation triggering mania.

- Alcohol use, which can trigger depression. - Use of caffeine or tobacco, which can trigger mania. Use of illicit substances, which can trigger either mania or depression, depending on the drug, with drugs such as cocaine more likely to trigger mania and tranquilizers more likely to trigger depression.

- Eating foods high in sugar or having an unhealthy diet. - Missing doses or misusing prescription medications, supplements, or alternative medicines (whether for bipolar disorder or other illnesses). - Medications including antidepressants and stimulants; for example, over-the-counter cold medications, appetite suppressants, thyroid medication, or corticosteroids.

- Lack of exercise, which can trigger either mania or depression. - An irregular life schedule, such as eating, sleeping, and working at different times each day.

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