Summer Lovin’, Had Me a Glass

… of water, that is

Photo by Tahlia Doyle on Unsplash

Where I live in the desert, summer heat comes as early as April. Sometimes when I get into my hot car during the peak of the season, I swear I can feel the water evaporating from my body. As I get older, I enjoy a cold glass of water more and more. Nothing hits better than the ice on my teeth when I take a drink on a sweltering day.

Water is important no matter the climate you live in. Here are some reasons why our bodies need water:

• helps our organs function
• helps our brain produce hormones and neurotransmitters
• aides in flushing out waste
• regulates our body’s temperature
• protects our joints
• brings nutrients to our cells

If you have bipolar disorder, there’s another reason hydration is critical:

SSRIs.

The Serotonin You Gave Me, Nothing Else Can Save Me

The following is a list of FDA-approved SSRIs:

• Citalopram (Celexa)
• Escitalopram (Lexapro)
• Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax)
• Fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR)