Hi guys,

I've been on olanzapine for over 6 months (5mg) its a low dose but has really helped me with my severe anxiety and paranoia.

I didn't gain much weight at first but have since put on a stone. I can't blame just the tablet as I do find it hard to control my eating sometimes (which I know is a side effect but I have always had a big appetite!

I also started a new contraceptive pill and have noticed most of the weight has gone on since that, its progesterone only.

Things have been stressful lately and so I think my overeating has been linked to that as well.

I am not yet overweight but don't want to put anymore on.

How do you guys control your eating? I exercise a lot, gym, swimming, yoga and weights. So some of the weight is muscle but not all.

I worry cos I can get into eating disordered habits and I just want to eat normally!

Thanks!

x