Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Hi, I am new to the community and this website. I am searching for answers regarding weight gain from depakote. I take Lamictal as well, but from what I have been told the depakote is the culprit. I want to know if it is possible to lose weight on this damn medication. I have read that it slows your metabolism down and that worries me. I have gained 15 lbs. I am not huge but I feel bad about myself. It is really starting a depressive cycle for me. Has anyone experienced this and were you able to lose the weight?
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i made this account because i hope this reaches someone who can understand. I feel immense shame and guilt over my past behavior while manic. I have ruined relationships with friends and family members, gotten tattoos that i dont want, done things that make me cringe. The weight of the self hatred gets to be too much sometimes. I feel like a burden. Nobody understands. I hate myself today.
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Our great friend OlderC could really use some love and support right now... She's hit a rough patchBig squishy hug Kat... I hope that you start to feel better really soon.... xo
Just gotta start wathcing what you eat, and eat slowly and more cautisouselly. You'll get used to it after awhile :)
If it gets too bad though, be sure to tell your doctor and switch meds.