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Old Feb 21, 2011, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mgran View Post
I must admit, I'd sooner be fat and stable than skinny and bonkers. I really was in a state before I got on these meds. So, I'm thankful, despite the weight gain, that I'm actually able to think coherently about things like nutrition and so on.
I agree that if I had to choose between being stable or fit I would choose stable.

When I was first put on the meds I was in-patient and at that time it felt like a lifeline. It's been almost 4 years since my diagnosis and since there are med options that work for me and don't cause the weight gain I'm not willing to choose between the 2. Being overweight isn't healthy for my physical or mental health.
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