That's a tough one. Stability is the most important thing and I can understand the weight thing.

I recently lost 25 lbs on WB, then my pdoc upped my Seroquel, and not only did my weight loss stop in spite of eating next to nothing and being very active, but I've started to gain it back. And I'm eating probably less than 1000 calories a day and doing 3 very physical 2.5 hour shifts at work each week in addition to walking dogs and riding.

The point being, I think that it doesn't matter what you do on Seroquel. I topped out at 182 or 183 and that didn't seem to matter if I binged on junk food every day or was on a strict diet.

When I go off meds, same thing. Doesn't seem to matter what I eat or don't eat. Weight comes off.

This little bit of weight loss has been the only positive thing I've had in so long I don't want to gain it back. The thought distresses me. I'm still overweight, but I like the way I look so much better and I could easily be happy with my body here. But it looks like I have to choose between keeping weight off and chasing stability.

It's a tough one. If I were already stable I might just accept it like I have in the past. I just said on another thread that I always used to say that I'd rather be plump and happy than skinny and miserable.

But I'd rather be skinny and happy LOL. Seriously though, stability has to come first. My depression becomes life threatening. Being skinny is a moot point if you are dead :-/

And I've had periods where I've been very fulfilled and productive while being overweight.