I know what you mean. When I was manic I didn't eat. The other kind of funny thing is though, that when I was really depressed in the past, I also was completely unable to eat. I just had no appetite, and I couldn't even look at food. I lost a lot of weight when I was depressed in the past, and it was the only thing about myself that I felt slightly good about at the time. I would think, "Well, everything else is going to hell, but at least I'm thin..." That was a while ago though...

Now, I've been mostly stable. My meds have kept me in check for a while as well--I still have ups and downs, but they're not as severe as they used to be. For the past--well, I don't even know how long anymore...--I've been dealing with a low-level depression. Not too bad, but I could be better. And now I just keep eating. It sucks, because I've gained so much weight, with the increased appetite and the meds. And it kind of makes me wish a full on depression would just come so I could lose some weight again (weird wish I know, but I'm just kinda sick of the static nature of my mild depression.)...It's weird that when I was really depressed I couldn't eat at all, but now being mildly depressed I want to eat everything.

Anyway, I know what you mean. The weight gain isn't helping me with my light depression either. Actually recently, I've been getting some hypomania too, but it's alternating with some slightly worse depression now...and either way I'm eating...Especially cause recently when I'm hypomanic, my thing is that I want to cook all the time. I love cooking.

I've been depressed lately and have gained 5lbs. I just feel hungry all the time. It's hard to stop eating. I'm like you, when manic I lose weight.

when depressed I lose lots of weight its normal for me. when hyper I lose lots of weight, just these tablets putting it on me now.
totally agree with burgermaster on this one

hugs

Rachel

Thanks for your comments, I keep telling myself I'm gonna get a handle on it a start eating right, but the days go by and I keep overeating. I really gotta put a stop to it, my clothes fit too tight and don't look good, and I'm not buying new clothes so...

It's the same for me.. ugh.. hate it and love the junk food at those times...I get such cravings for carbs and sugar ... Ive gained 30 pounds in the last year.. all my clothes are tight..I feel for all of you..x

When I am depressed I binge eat so I understand.

I am like you, when I am manic I will drop 30 pounds like that. My meds already make me heavy, plus I have been really depressed lately and have been putting on more weight. I am now 40 pounds overweight, I hope something starts working soon, because I cannot afford to be this heavy for much longer.

I'm not sure what mood I'm in at the moment, but I rapid cycle like you wouldn't believe. I've been losing weight pretty quickly over the past few months. Today, I ate breakfast, threw up (not on purpose) and didn't eat the rest of the day. Of course, when I do eat, I eat fruit and salads. I avoid sugars and carbs as best I can and I walk two miles a day.

I know what a pain losing weight can be, but I also know how great it makes you feel to know you are on the path to better health. Now, if only I could quit smoking lol!

I wish I could stop smoking too, its my vice. But, its a coping mechanism right now.