This is a complex medical question about bipolar disorder and a vegetarian diet.?

I am a bipolar male in my 40's who has been taking lithium and low dose atypicals for about 7 years.
I prefer a vegetarian diet but am having the problem that when I don't eat meat for several weeks I develop symptoms apparently caused by my meds (shaking, tremors, etc). These symptoms are serious enough that they effect my functioning.
My first guess is an amino acid issue, but I have not been able to figure out that yet.
Second guess is a fat or fat ratio thing.
No other common nutrient (vitamin, mineral) is likely involved since I take supplements.

I have had that problem too. I don't know what we are deficient, but I asked my doctor and she said to eat meat about once a week to control this condition. Also, I best really introduce and use eggs in my diet (I was not). It has helped me function better although I am still morally opposed to senseless eating of meat just because people can.

Sounds to me you are lacking a metal or something that you benefit from meats.possibly that your bod needs to work with the meds you are taking. Talk it out with your Dr. Keep Healthy

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Bottomline is your body is telling you something is not right. Our bodies are great that way. You are already doing the right things for your bipolar disorder, and your body wants you to do the right things for it. Talk to your doctor and maybe he or she can either tell you what to do, do a work-up, or refer you to a dietician or nutritionist.

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