I put a bunch a weight on since being on Seroquel as well.. It's a constant struggle....
Big hug for you sweetie...x

hi zeinna...i hear your frustrations and can understand what you are going thru....i was 135lbs 3 years ago before two tumors were removed from my spine

im on some psych, some health, some pain meds and i gained 129lbs with my highest weight at 244lbs...i switched some of my psych meds to non weight gaining ones and changed my eating habits with portion control and lotsa water fish veggies and yogurt

im 5'2"...i was 222lbs on the 22nd of august...i just weighed myself this morning 216.8lbs its coming off for me and it can come off for you too...i know its frustrating...if you need to buy clothes that fit try going to a thrift store, so you wont pay full price for something that is a temporary fit

try not to be so hard on yourself, i hope you find a mate that loves you for you good luck with your weight loss and healthy eating

you are not alone

I am in the same boat you are not alone ((((hugs))))

you are not alone.........I was 298lbs (I did do gastric bypass but I could not loose due to many factors including thyroid ) You sound like you have made wonderful changes. You will be healthy on this path that will happen there is no way it could not .

sweetie if someone only likes you for your size or lack of it they are not worth your time nor do they deserve your heart. I once heard that bipolar people were considered to be some of the most attractive. who would make that crap up? beauty is not only outside either I know you probably heard that and you are probably like me rolling your eyes at it but trust an old lady it is true.

I agree with KatLin, someone who is only interested in your size isn't worth your time. I've gained 80 lbs in the last year and a half. I was forced to buy new clothes. I hate my size but am not doing anything about it because I am too depressed. But being fat makes me more depressed so it's a vicious circle. I know you can lose the weight if you exercise alot. It's hard work but it pays off. I think you will be healthy with your new diet, just add lots of exercise. Good luck and Big Hugs

I gained 25lbs in just a couple of months after Zyprexa and Risperdol antipsychotics. I recently changed to Lotuda then to 0 antipsychotic and the change in my appetite starting with Lotuda was nothing short of amazing. I could still eat a big breakfast but it would last me all day and I wouldn't get hungry. Being hungry all the time sucked. I would have stayed on Lotuda but I had akathesia with it, but it didn't make me eat.

I finally bit the bullet and bought new clothes. It feels good to be in jeans again. I don't feel pretty and my running hobby is really curtailed by my weight. I walk now and although I don't diet - I just don't eat nearly as much as I used to so I hope that will steadily decrease my weight.

My doctor dismissed my weight gain at every visit as "oh' just four pounds" or "just five pounds" -- it was pretty serious to me. :(

Good luck

You are not alone. Two years ago I went on a carb free diet and only ate 600 calories a day. In six months I had lost a little over 60 lbs and I looked great! But as soon as I ate normal again it all came back. So, I try to cut down on carbs, I don't count calories and I try to walk four times a week. Three pounds gone in two weeks...so slow...but maybe this time it will stay off. Hang in there, I think we have all experienced weight troubles with our meds. Bug Hugs to you!!

I gained 130 lbs on seroquel and was up to 260. In the past year and a half I have done weight watchers and have so far lost 80 lbs. I have about 25 more to go to be in the healthy BMI.

Just a diet tip from someone who has been there... sounds like you may be restricting yourself WAY too much. Sugar and fat and carbs are not bad for you if you do it in moderation. Sometimes having a bowl of regular ice cream just feels so damn good. In weight watchers no food is off limits, you just have to be accountable for it.

Good luck on your journey.

I feel ya these meds can cause weight gain. I try to eat healthy best I can. Its hard to do when these meds give you the munchies. lol. I jus go back to trying my best to eat healthy. Its a battle. I also do some walking a few times a week or at least I try too. It helps a bit to calm my anxiety.

It IS frustrating!!!
It would be so much better if the weight came off as easily as it comes on!!!

Actually, 'no carbs and no fat' is NOT conducive to being HEALTHY.
I hope you don't mean that literally!!
You've got to get SOME carbs (the good kinds) and SOME fat (the good kinds) into your diet if you want to stay or get in good health!!

Hahahaha!!! I have clothes of all sizes!!!
Some pants that I probably won't be able to fit into until about 6 months after I'm dead!!!

Yet, delusional hope springs eternal and I can't make myself get rid of them!!!

You're doing the right thing, changing your lifestyle rather than 'going on a diet'!!!
Good luck to you!!!
Keep coming back here for encouragement and support!!!