Cutting meds already??

I bring you along on the first week or so of reducing my antipsychotic medications as a result of being on medical keto. I was not anticipating having to adjust my medications so quickly, but the effects of potentiation (covered in the last video) made it necessary. If you are in a similar position, please work closely with your psychiatrist and care team to manage it.

Timestamps:
00:00 "PHAT"
00:54 Genius Gourmet Keto Bar review
01:52 At the gym
02:50 On the phone with my psychiatrist
04:38 Keto Ice Cream Bar review
05:32 First time reducing antipsychotic medication
06:31 At the ninja gym and family time
09:40 Testing ketones, glucose, and GKI - and impact of too much protein
11:44 Reflection on med reduction
12:57 Going for a run
17:45 How do I feed other people??
18:43 Update on feeling of sedation and med reduction
21:08 Rob's dilemma and drinking "smooth move"
23:04 Getting preliminary bloodwork
24:56 What Nicole has to say about bloodwork and elevated cholesterol levels
26:12 Follow up with family doctor
27:37 Broccoli chicken back and adding more fats to meals
29:10 Final update on med reduction

MEDICAL KETO RESOURCES
You can learn more about medical keto for mental illnesses on the Metabolic Mind YouTube channel (@metabolicmind) and on their website https://www.metabolicmind.org/

You can find more about my keto coach Nicole Laurent and her work on her website:
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You can also learn more about metabolic health and mental illness from the book 'Brain Energy' by Dr. Christopher Palmer - https://brainenergy.com/

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