A lot of times we need to sacrifice one for the other, no doubt about it. This is a space where we can discuss the "choice."

I think I favor my physical health more in the long run. I've gained 7 pounds since starting zyprexa a few weeks back and I'm already planning to switch to Invega (which I've been on before and I still have residual symptoms on it but nothing IP level where I'd be without it, but it doesn't give me any side effects).

Temporarily for now I am favoring mental health as seen by me staying on zyprexa for at least a couple weeks. I also chose to take the Vicodin for my hip pain but in a foolproof way that prevents me from abusing it so I don't go insane from the pain and feeling like staying in bed all day.

I hated when I was in the hospital how they talked like if you improve your physical health you improve your mental health and vice versa, but with antipsychotics and mood stabilizers like depakote it's more of an either/or thing.