Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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We're two bipolars that met here, fell in love and are getting married. We're really worried that Lithium will make us fat which is something we don't want.
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Lithium literature plays down the weight gain but most people I have met certainly cite Lithium as their source of weight gain.
I put on 30 odd pounds at the higher dose.
Lost most of it at the lower dose I am now on.
So I would say it does.
However...it also does a LOT of good, Lithium...it gets you to where you can exercise again...eventually.
Find an exercise you can both do together.
Like naked Twister in Lake Michigan xx
of a factor than the meds. I wish you the best.
Better start jogging and doing ab workouts.
*snicker*
Nice to have u 2 back on the boards.
Just watch the thyroid, hypothyroidism sux hardcore.