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Donika Hristova

Recovered From Bipolar Type 2, Binge Eating Disorder
Started Journey 09/2021
Last Updated 08/2025
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Donika’s Journey

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Donika's Strategies

My THINK + SMART Profile

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Key Symptoms Addressed

Mood, Cognition, Energy Levels

My Top Three Strategies

Keto, Fasting, Running

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H

Therapeutic

I worked with a therapist who agreed to monitor for any bipolar symptoms due to the tapering off meds.

I

Integration

Blood Work: HbA1C, Thyroid Panel with TSH, Carnitine, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Complete Blood Count, Uric Acid, Vitamin D, Iron.

N

Nutritional

1.5:1 fat to non fat ratio, intermittent fasting (16:8) + minimum of 1 day of the week of 24 hr fast

K

Ketosis

Testing glucose only in the beginning, test ketones daily, target between 1-3

S

Sleep

Religiously keeping a sleep hygiene of going to bed by 10pm and waking up at 6:30am

M

Move

Exercise/cardio 4-5 days a week for about 20 min

A

Avoid

Quit alcohol

R

Rebuild

Started doing inner work and connecting with my feelings and process trauma more effectively. Reorganized my life in accordance with my needs and learned how to stand up for my self and communicate more openly. Started connecting with my values and created purpose in life that is in alignment with my heart's deepest desires.

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Track

Journal, Carb Manager, Insight Timer for meditation

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