Lauren Kennedy West
Lauren Kennedy West
Lauren Kennedy West
In remission from
In remission from
In remission from
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder
Started Journey
Started Journey
Started Journey
2023
2023
2023
Follow Me
Follow Me
Follow Me
My Journey
My Journey
My Journey
My Strategies
My Strategies
My Strategies
My THINK+SMART Profile
My THINK+SMART Profile
My THINK+SMART Profile
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H
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Therapeutic
Psychiatrist, GP, therapist, keto coach - psychiatrist overseeing final taper off antipsychotic medications + have a PRN antipsychotic for if I ever need it
Psychiatrist, GP, therapist, keto coach - psychiatrist overseeing final taper off antipsychotic medications + have a PRN antipsychotic for if I ever need it
Psychiatrist, GP, therapist, keto coach - psychiatrist overseeing final taper off antipsychotic medications + have a PRN antipsychotic for if I ever need it
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Integration
Integration
Panel of blood testing as recommended by my keto coach and GP (repeat quarterly) + supplements as recommended by keto coach: multivitamin, vitamin D, vitamin K, vitamin C, L-carnitine, magnesium, potassium, NAC, glycine, phos choline
Panel of blood testing as recommended by my keto coach and GP (repeat quarterly) + supplements as recommended by keto coach: multivitamin, vitamin D, vitamin K, vitamin C, L-carnitine, magnesium, potassium, NAC, glycine, phos choline
Panel of blood testing as recommended by my keto coach and GP (repeat quarterly) + supplements as recommended by keto coach: multivitamin, vitamin D, vitamin K, vitamin C, L-carnitine, magnesium, potassium, NAC, glycine, phos choline
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Nutritional
Medical ketogenic diet (2:1) with under 20g net carbs per day, moderate protein, and high fat
Medical ketogenic diet (2:1) with under 20g net carbs per day, moderate protein, and high fat
Medical ketogenic diet (2:1) with under 20g net carbs per day, moderate protein, and high fat
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Ketosis
Measure ketones and glucose through CKM and CGM as well as KetoMojo blood ketone and blood glucose measurement - aiming for above 1.5 mmol/L ketones (feel my best above this, and great if I can hit 3s or 4s)
Measure ketones and glucose through CKM and CGM as well as KetoMojo blood ketone and blood glucose measurement - aiming for above 1.5 mmol/L ketones (feel my best above this, and great if I can hit 3s or 4s)
Measure ketones and glucose through CKM and CGM as well as KetoMojo blood ketone and blood glucose measurement - aiming for above 1.5 mmol/L ketones (feel my best above this, and great if I can hit 3s or 4s)
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S
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Try my best to stick to a sleep schedule of going to bed at 10:30pm and waking up at 7:00am. Create an environment conducive to good sleep (cool, dark, 8sleep mattress cover). One cup of caffeinated coffee only before noon, exercise during the day, limit screens before bedtime, and try to avoid eating before bedtime as well. Track my sleep as well through various devices (8sleep, Whoop, Garmin)
Try my best to stick to a sleep schedule of going to bed at 10:30pm and waking up at 7:00am. Create an environment conducive to good sleep (cool, dark, 8sleep mattress cover). One cup of caffeinated coffee only before noon, exercise during the day, limit screens before bedtime, and try to avoid eating before bedtime as well. Track my sleep as well through various devices (8sleep, Whoop, Garmin)
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Move
Move
Move
Running almost every day (easy pace, long runs, intervals, etc), weight training, swimming, cycling, yoga, playing with my kids - trying to be active outside every day!
Running almost every day (easy pace, long runs, intervals, etc), weight training, swimming, cycling, yoga, playing with my kids - trying to be active outside every day!
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A
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs - working on really reducing caffeine intake (eventually will completely avoid this too)
Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs - working on really reducing caffeine intake (eventually will completely avoid this too)
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R
Rebuild
Rebuild
Rebuild
Just recently finished completely tapering off of psychiatric medications under the supervision of my care team. Psychotherapy and personal reflection are important to me, and creating videos to share with others has really helped me process this experience and also create a sense of community and connection with others.
Just recently finished completely tapering off of psychiatric medications under the supervision of my care team. Psychotherapy and personal reflection are important to me, and creating videos to share with others has really helped me process this experience and also create a sense of community and connection with others.
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Track
Track
Track
Tracking metabolic measures (body composition, weight, BMI, HRV, resting heart rate, body temp) and mental health measures (positive and negative symptoms, mood symptoms, cognitive function, executive function, mental clarity) My keto coach has also been monitoring through standardized testing levels of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and cognitive functioning.
Tracking metabolic measures (body composition, weight, BMI, HRV, resting heart rate, body temp) and mental health measures (positive and negative symptoms, mood symptoms, cognitive function, executive function, mental clarity) My keto coach has also been monitoring through standardized testing levels of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and cognitive functioning.
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In remission from
Depression
Harmony Bright
Recovering from
Schizophrenia
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In remission from
Schizoaffective Disorder
Caroline Beckwith
In remission from
Anorexia Nervosa
Wesley Braden
Managing
Bipolar 2
Neseret Bemient
In remission from
Antidepressant Induced Bipolar Disorder
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Depression
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Bipolar Disorder
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Download the THINK+SMART worksheet to begin your journey toward improved metabolic and mental health.
Improve Your Mental Health
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Begin Your Journey
Download the THINK+SMART worksheet to begin your journey toward improved metabolic and mental health.
Improve Your Mental Health
Start Your Journey
Begin Your Journey
Download the THINK+SMART worksheet to begin your journey toward improved metabolic and mental health.
Improve Your Mental Health
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