I have gained 40lb since april of this year all due to psych meds .. I started flipping out after the first 15.. I was anorexic and could probably use a few lbs (so everyone tells me ) I am lucky that I have no problem being my own advocate .. I also REFUSE to become diabetic just to treat my Bipolar illness ... My Pdoc honestly understands how much weight gain can be horrible for anyone with MI issues let alone the health problems the pounds cause ... I literally went from 30 lbs to 40lbs with in 10 days !!!!!!
Seroquel XR was the biggest offender .. But I put on at least 10 lbs on Risperdal ..

Between the costs of medications and the sideeffects its no wonder medication compliance is such an issue ...

I personally cant just say "ill be heavier as long as im sane " I just Cant go there ..
Im probably wrong thinking this way but every lb I gain chips away at the tiny amount of self esteem I have left .

Just my opinion ~