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.
pdoc is weaning me off Zyprexa due to weight gain..15 lbs in a month and a half! Did you find the weight came off easily or was it hard to work it off? I exercise at least every other day and am trying to eat better. Thanx!
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That would make sense. Zyprexa is notorious for doing this so good thing you got off it.
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Ugh! Gotta hate those weight gaining medications, especially when they actually help you like my Depakote does. It's been one of the only drugs to help me, so I can't just stop it, even though I've gained so much weight on it.
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