Hello everyone,

I’ve been around for five years and I’m finally getting more comfortable with posting. I’m struggling with “meds vs. weight gain”. Now first off I don’t want to be a size 2. In my culture it’s not cute. Before my diagnoses and meds I was a size 9/10. I’m 5’4 and it looks great on me. I felt confident and alive. Lithium was the first med I took. Then a month later Risperdal. I don’t know which is worse for weight gain. The weight started packing on. I have SAD and started Zoloft. It caused weight gain and digestive problems.
I’m now tapered off. I’m going to stay on Lithium and a small dosage of Risperdal. I’m listed to take 6 mgs. I will to do 2 or 3 mgs. The new med my pdoc suggested is Amitriptyline. I’ve heard it’s known for weight gain. I just not going to try it. I’m where a size 24?!!!!! I’ve had three kids and never reached that size. It’s time for me and my new pdoc to meet at the round table. I know I’m not the only person that feels this has gotten out of hand. I’m going to go the fall and winter with no SAD med. just try to help me if I need to chat or vent. Thanks everyone