I'm guessing this has been addressed somewhere. After beginning my medications for bipolar about 6 years ago I've gained now a total of 50 lbs and before that I had maintained a nice weight of 130 lbs. for over 10 years (I'm 5'4). To be fair I haven't gotten really serious about losing the weight until now.

But I can't deny the direct correlation between the medication and the weight gain. So I just want to see who else has struggled with this and any advice you might have. Luckily I like to exercise so that part isn't too hard. It's the diet that's a bit of a struggle. But I've made it almost a week now cutting back on my calories drastically but replacing that with many healthy foods. I am on the weight watchers site but not paying for it.

I do fully believe the benefits of these medications outweigh the pain this weight gain has caused me. But it is ironic we are supposed to be fighting depression here and yet we have to face looking in the mirror and dealing with weight gain! Oh well like I said I'm trying to be positive about it. I do think my medicine has literally been a life saver.