When I Gained 30 Pounds on Psychiatric Medications

[@sophiashmia6587]

I literally just found this out. I spent 3 years blaning myself for gaining weight. I was an athlete, super active and healthy. I thought it was because I had a binge eating problem, but there was literally no cause for that problem to start. It started immediately after starting anti-psychotic meds. It has destroyed my self esteem because for 3 whole ass years, everytime I overeate, I scolded myself and told myself I had no willpower when the sole cause all along was the meds. I am mad at my doctor because he watched me struggle and start gaining weight immediately after the meds and did nothing for 3 years!! Im miserable, not myself anymore and overweight.

[@haleemtariq6490]

ah i feel the same way when it comes to my sleep im scolding myself wake up wake up and then during the day when i look back and think was it possible to get up an hour early it woupld literally be impossible. right now the quetiapine has caused me to gain a lot and im making ammendments in my exxerecise and controllable diet cause dieting after meds is impossisble lol hope we get through this sophia!

[@catlover9293]

Oh my God. I was on Zoloft, Clozapine, Haldol, Olanzapine and many injections for one month and I gained at least 15 kgs in just one month. I was in mental hospital and this is my biggest trauma in my entire life. I felt numb, even more depressed and I wanted to kill myself after it. This had destroyed me mainly because I always suffered from anorexia. People at the mental hospital should learn more because instead of curing depression they just worsen it

[@leethusi5899]

Why does it make you eat too much or it’s the meds itself that make you gain?

[@veryfinalgirl]

omg i was diagnosed with anorexia-purge type and my doctor still prescribed me zyprexa (olanzapine), i gained 10kg in like 2 weeks and i relapsed really bad

[@triggerhappy522]

my nurse practitioner said the weight gain on Seroquel was going to be "minimal" ... I was tired all the time, craving sugar and gaining weight rapidly. When I told her about my symptoms , she shrugged them off. When I said " I can't work like this" , she offered to put me on disability. I could not believe it ... 50lbs later and I decided to quit that practice to find a new one . At the new one I am doing much better and have lost over 30 lbs . slowly getting my life back ... Seroquel is horrible. It was a nightmare , a complete and utter nightmare ...

[@galacticwildfire]

Trigger Happy seroquel is hell. When I complained about the fatigue I was told I’d get used to it and almost a year later I was still a zombie. I’ve gained 20kg on it and I’ve finally had my doctors agree to take me off it. I’m praying that I’ll be able to lose the weight I’ve gained on it because it is absolutely awful

[@triggerhappy522]

@@galacticwildfire it's the worst drug I've ever taken. I'm going to save you alot of pain and tell you that the anti psychotics are a waste of time. they are all horrible and nobody should take them unless they are in severe condition and have completely lost it . if you really need medication , some good ones i have tried that DON'T cause weight gain are lamictal (mood stabilizer) , zoloft (anti depressant) , abilify (mood stabilizer) , and hydroxizine (anxiolytic) ... I recently have stopped taking medication now and feel much better taking 5htp and lithium orotate , along with a healthy diet low in sodium . I hope that helps. also... you can lose the weight! my weight went down fast when i ate 1200 calories a day (or less) , and exercising. so far that seems to be working for me .

[@kimberlyfisher1891]

They all lie.

[@mentalhealthmatters6060]

I work in psych and she should've told you that seroquel and zyprexa are both known as the highest weight gain options for second gen antipsychotics. sounds like she either didn't know her stuff or didn't want to be up front for whatever reason. glad you got a new practice though.

[@Empress_Von]

How did u loose weight plz help me

[@spirituallifevaldez3463]

I was put on risperidone back in 2016 and I remember I use to weigh 130 pounds before I was on it and never ever gained weight but when I was on risperidone I gained all the way to 198 pounds in almost 2 years so I told my doctor to take me off it and she did and this was almost 2 years now and I’ve lost so much weight due to exercise and dieting and I weigh 154 pounds now.

[@smiling6682]

Am taking Risperidone... Gained 1kg n 3days

[@jcherryxo]

Thank you for this video doll! I gained 70lbs when I started Abilify.

[@jasropergoins2468]

Janay Matthews how did you lose the weight? Did you change medications or do something else? I'm struggling to lose weight and all beating myself up about it because it should be simple- change food and exercise-but the scale is going up.

[@jasropergoins2468]

Janay Matthews okay thank you I'll keep searching for something to work for me. I'm happy for you, thanks for responding too

[@john-rodgerclaycountychron7071]

I gained weight to with all the garbage they were giving me. Seroquel was the worst I stopped the drugs. I stopped drinking and I stopped all the garbage and getting better every day.

[@ldsjfaithrideshareandinves6513]

@Janay Monique Matthews what did you do to lose the weight?

[@lauracormier1269]

Me too ! Took over a year to take off the weight and when I had enough and finally went off the Med . ( Zoloft ) the remainder of weight slipped off almost effortlessly

[@saleharokadiya9787]

I went into hospital with mania and managed to gain 25kg in 3 months from various antipsychotic medications that I was forcefully injected with. How is that even possible? It took me so so long to process the trauma of 1. onset of a new mental health condition which I thought was a spiritual awakening 2. all the horrendous extrapyramidal side effects of the medications and finally 3. walking around in this new body that was twice the size it was previously. Not to mention I have had eating issues my whole life, been very active and very strict with my eating. This is certainly one way to make you feel terribly depressed

[@pearlsigua2754]

Yea i was depressed for a whole year after also thinking my psychosis/ and or mania was a spiritual awakening. Were rly just trying to get thru it and were trying to keep our head up. Have a good day bless u saleha

[@nidhivaidya2869]

Did you eat more while you were on meds?

[@adelekelly455]

The same thing happened to me.

[@johnlambie5384]

I gained 60 pounds in 6 months went from 155lbs at 6ft 2 in to 210lbs. With in 1 year I was up to 238lbs that’s an 83lb weight gain in 1 year! I only took these meds for 6 months.. I was always an athlete in high school, I had a “soccer player” body and could Never gain weight. I have stretch marks all around my waist and biceps from this short season of my life. This was 5+ years ago. I am currently at 210lbs and have been working out/ dieting consistently and am unable to remove this stubborn belly and waist fat. It is really disheartening to me that I was so “drug naive” as to what these doctors were giving me when I am perfectly mentally healthy and am left with these scars all over my body and belly fat. I had a 6 pack naturally my whole life and fear I will never be able to get back to the lean slim look I had up till I was 20 years old. Just thought I would post this. Aloha from Hawaii.

[@morutan5373]

update??

[@Twinkie989]

I gained 20 pounds in 2 weeks on one with full-blown anorexia and the doctor told me, “Maybe you’re eating more than you realize.” Smh.

[@v.t.8752]

Doctors can be such insensitive idiots.

[@sofitocyn100]

the same thing happened to me!!! 7kgs in 3 weeks and my doctor told me that I was probably eating too much. What the hell

[@nidhivaidya2869]

Were you eating more?

[@Twinkie989]

@@nidhivaidya2869 maybe 300-400 calories a day total- so no.

[@nidhivaidya2869]

@@sofitocyn100 I wish this thing happens with me I'm underweight and on mirtazapine

[@ldsjfaithrideshareandinves6513]

I'm diagnosed with bipolar and the weight gain from risperidone is getting to me. I'm 320 lbs. I been exercising pretty regular but over the past week gained 4 lbs. Gonna try to increase my output. Thank you for your video

[@mayagreenwald293]

I have never weighed this much in my life. And I’m not OK with it So I was like you need to take me off this and find something else I refuse to gain weight

[@jevonjackson4236]

Health is important part to piece of mind.

[@b.j.banditt206]

Hannah Blum; I gained w8 myself while on psych meds. I weighed almost 250 lbs as recently as 2014 while on Zyprexa. My psychiatrist (who prescribed me the Zyprexa) was very dismissive RE: my concerns. So against his advice, I started 2 taper off the Zyprexa & Depakote he prescribed me. W/in 15 months of gradual tapering, I became psych med-free on 1/1/2017 after 30+ different psych meds (including Zyprexa & Depakote) ovr a 40+ yr-period. Besides the w8 gain, Zyprexa robbed me of my metabolism (amongst notables) that contributed 2 my w8 gain. Being 5' 8.5" & 160 lbs nowadays & psych med-free, it's a much better feeling 4 me.

[@jenniferwasko4540]

I am not even sure my diagnosis was correct. I had been on lithium for years and told doc I want to come off all meds aside from seroquel for sleep. He weened me off lithium but prescribed depacote. I gained over 20 pounds in 3 weeks! I cannot even come close to buttoning any of my shorts or jeans. The elastic waist shorts show my rear. This is unbearable. I cannot buy new clothes and cannot live in sweats. NOT an option. I went back to see doc and he said that he FORGOT to mention that I had to eat ONLY lettuce and tomatoes etc and was SERIOUS. I have stopped taking it cold turkey. This to me is more important. I have to make my own decisions here. That is an ABSURD side affect. Now I am 48 trying to figure out how to get rid of weight gain. I bet that just stopping the meds is not going to be enough. I cannot believe he would give me something that he KNEW would ensure I would be fat and not fit clothes. I already expressed to him that I had gone up two sizes naturally last year and how much of a huge cost it has been to replenish clothing to have something to put on my body. Not to mention depression about being a size 6 for my whole life and now a 10. I have no idea what i am now, but far from even 10. Unacceptable. I am pissed.

[@5winder]

You need a harm-reduction specialist. I'd recommend a naturopath who believes in God --- but I don't know one. I'm studying to be that man. I personally got off of many meds just with cannabis products. Praise the Lord.

[@john-rodgerclaycountychron7071]

Be careful of the Seroquel. They had me on 800 mg a day. Almost killed me.

[@athenalovesdance]

Topamax and Wellbutrin help in losing weight from the bipolar meds. The bipolar meds make a craving for carbs and they make it so you don't feel full

[@hannahlynne6480]

Topamax and Wellbutrin fry your brain. Don’t do it. I’d rather be overweight.

[@deneyacarter6779]

I went from 160 to 232 on risperidone and trying my best to lose weight but it's not working

[@danielruvalcaba5561]

What is the dosage you take on risperidone?

[@navyakohli5100]

Have U lost any weight?

[@prestonschwartz4784]

i gained 20 lbs on invega sustenna to put me up to 175 lbs from 155 but have been able to to lose 6 lbs in 8 days by running hardcore sprints. to put me at 169 lbs. i had to start drinking 2-3 cups of coffee and a cup of sugarfree capuchino to have energy to where i sleep for about 4-5 hrs whereas i was sleeping for 11+ hrs/day b4. i can already feel my cheeks and arms have lost some of their fatty feeling.running hardcore sprints u can lose 200 calories in only 2.5 mins and by eating less (which the coffee stimulate reduces appetite lots) i hope to lose at least 10 more pounds. someone reply to this message about a week/ 2 weeks from now and ill let u knowbif i could loose anymore weight by running about 7-20 mins of hardcore sprints/ day.

[@keayagrayson5271]

I'm on that med too and it's making me gain weight. I can hardly fit in my jeans. I've already been running daily but it seems like there is nothing I can do about these 10 pounds. How is your weight loss now?

[@cynthiacaldwell9856]

Schwartz Bond how are you doing ? Good story the meds helped you to get out ? Nor as depressed ,?

[@aali205]

Hey!

[@superdookie99]

As soon as I started taking Lithium Carbonate, I gained 30 pounds very quickly! Starving all the time and craving junk food and sugar. I'm working on losing the weight. I have lost 20 pounds, just to gain 10 pounds back, so my weight is as up and down as my mood swings! Any advice Ms. Hannah?

[@healthyplace]

Hi Chuck. I wish I had a magic solution. The side effects of bipolar medications are difficult to deal with, especially in the weight gain department. They can mess with your sugar and salt levels and create cravings. In fact, there's a warning on some of the labels that says they can lead to pre-diabetes and diabetes in some people. I have just gone back to the gym and am working on getting back on a healthier diet. In a few months, I'll let you know how that's working. Thanks, Hannah

[@superdookie99]

HealthyPlace Mental Health Thank you so very much Hannah! You are a really sweet, caring, and kindhearted person!

[@playgrounddolls7766]

Keto diet?

[@kayceewhite]

I know this was 3 years ago but I have suffered the same thing with lithium! I’m so sorry you have the same issue 😭

[@superdookie99]

@@kayceewhite Thank you for your response!

[@KeventeLewis]

When I was on Olanzapine it made me gain sooo much weight and I loved it because I've been skinny all my life. On olanzapine I went from 148 to 193 I gained 45 pounds and my appetite was THROUGH THE ROOF. I would eat EVERYTHING whole cakes, packs of cookies, boxes of ice cream, cooked food, fast food everything. And I miss it 😢 I wanna be on Olanzapine again but I'm on invaga sustena injection and it's hard to keep on weight and my appetite isn't like it was. Hopefully things change.

[@yuppy178]

I've been taking aripiprazole for close to 2 years now and have been gaining up to 40 pounds. It has added to my depression so much but i cannot stop taking it to my health issues.

[@josiemcintyre2989]

I gained 70 lbs from Ambilify..it’s embarrassing! Nothing has helped. I’m still on it. I’m talking to my doctor soon.

[@callistagibson7324]

I've been on meds just under three weeks and have already gained 26 lbs. And I can physically feel it when trying to get up. I've decided to stop the meds.... Because​ they make me Hungary all the time. I'm more depressed then every because I was working so well at losing weight and I gained it all back after 6 months of hard work to lose it...

[@healthyplace]

I feel you, Callista. I have been in the same boat with you. Weight gain from antipsychotic medications is one of the biggest reasons why people quit taking their meds and say it adds to their depression. First, I want to encourage you to discuss this with your doctor. Second, do NOT suddenly quit taking your medications. There can be very bad side-effects from doing that. In addition, it can cause a sudden increase in suicidal thoughts. One final thing to think about. I don't know what your life like before, what it was like living with untreated bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, there is no cure for bipolar disorder and all medication treatments have side effects. In considering a medication, it usually comes down to a risk-reward type thing. Are whatever side effects you are enduring worth the benefits you are receiving from taking the medication? Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope you'll subscribe and join our community. Hannah

[@whitneyconley6435]

What was y'all taking?

[@sherrivictorian7204]

same! my sizes has gone up from UK8 to UK14 in just 3 months time. I am struggling can somebody tell me what to do? I have been doing a lot of walking and home exercise on daily basis, but it does not help much.

[@beautygirl842]

Shervict SVT OMG same here !!! I went from size 8 to size 12 in two months.

[@AbianahTheGemini]

I gained 30 pounds on Invega from 160 pounds to 190 pounds. I’m eating one meal a day and walking at least 10,000 steps and I have only lost 1 pound. But I’m going to keep on going until I’m 160 pounds again.

[@nidhivaidya2869]

How much you ate while you were on meds

[@yesvember11]

I gained weight on ability, and I’m not sure if this is related, but I think my blood sugar shot up from it as well. Anyone else?

[@thechelseachannel794]

I’m currently taking Depakote and it makes me gain 20lbs every time I take it. I’m going to stop taking the 1000mg and take 500 again and start losing weight. That’s how I began looking good again and feeling good again. Yes it was harder mentally but I can handle it. I can’t take feeling like a teletubby anymore it’s so frickin frustrating.

[@leenaa7187]

The Abilify and Amitriptyline made me gain 15 kilos in a year 💔

[@healthyplace]

Hi Leena! A lot of different meds can lead to weight gain. It's all about communication with your doctor. Wishing you the best. Thanks! -Hannah

[@makaylaludwick3191]

Me too! I’ve gained 17 pounds from taking amitriptyline. I went from 108 to 125.😣

[@leenaa7187]

Makayla Ludwick I feel sad for you my dear I hope you have found a better option!

[@Blvefso]

I went from 140 to 240 in a year

[@jaimearcuri3150]

I gained 10 lbs being on Prozac. I finally came off about 2 months ago with the doctors help. But I feel like the pounds keep creeping on. I eat good but I feel like I am so tired I have no motivation to exercise everyday like I used to. It makes me sad because I’m getting married in 4 months and I can get my weight to just maintain itself with my healthy eating. Before I took Prozac I never had any weight issues.

[@emilyl1260]

Did you lose

[@bilebily294]

Me too,what happened ? Did you lost it

[@marinam7587]

I gained very little weight on Prozac and was unhappy about it Switched to Wellbutrin and gained 30lbs in 3 months.

[@venusian2199]

They know full well what they're prescribing and don't give a rats ass.

[@shannongaddy5873]

I’m taking Zoloft for anxiety and I went from 129lbs to 180 in less than a year Then I fractured my hip the following year and doing exercise and walking was hard But I’m trying to cut down portions eat more veggies fruits nuts seeds instead of all the ice cream and chocolate But you’re right those meds can make your body unhealthy in no time

[@mariavanderlugt3670]

how did you lose it

[@j-enbonilla3355]

💚I can relate to what you are saying. I have such a low self esteem because of my weight gain...I been going to the gym for more than 6 months and I still don't see results I would like to see. The fat tissue of my body is so stubborn. Its hard to rebuild when I've been sick for more than 6 years. But I am slowly building muscle which giving me energy to rebuild again. But its taking a long time...I dont lose hope. I am going to continue even if it takes more than a year to see results. 💚

[@a.b.37-f9v]

This is such a frustrating issue! I'm taking this quarantine time to work on cutting back sugar and improving overall diet, plus start exercising again. I gained a lot too. None of my old clothes come close to fitting anymore. Good luck to you. :)

[@j-enbonilla3355]

@@a.b.37-f9vYes, its great to be able to watch excercise channels on youtube. Best wishes for you too!🌟

[@LuckyBadger]

I'm only on 25mg of Seroquel, I eat extremely well, mostly keto, including intermittent fasting. I gained almost 15 pounds in only 2 weeks, and I am ready to QUIT! I also have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and chronic fatigue/ME, so exercise is not a possibility for me.

[@alexandrazarycka7224]

Thank you for this video. I gained about 100 lbs on seroquel. I'm getting off it altogether and have discussed weight issues with my doctor and what meds work that won't cause so much weight gain

[@cynthiacaldwell9856]

Why ? Do people gain weight ? I just started and I gained weight due to not moving practically! That’s the 60lbs gained . I hope I feel better to not be a hermit .

[@marybarrett2002]

My psychiatrist upped my Abilify on July 8 and I have gained 12 pounds. I am devastated. I am leveled out and I feel better but on the other hand the weight gain makes me very depressed. 12 pounds in one month I feel that’s a lot of weight gain. My doctor refuses to take me off of it because she feels that it is a good sign that I am leveled out. And we will deal with the weight gain later. Last time I was on Abilify I gained 40 pounds. I’m between a rock and a hard spot because I feel good and I feel leveled out. But the weight gain is fast and furious and so upsetting. This is my experience on Abilify. However Abilify does work for me and I think it’s a good drug. But it is a weight gainer. Which sucks. 😞

[@chrisbarlow8605]

Thankyou for this video. I used to have a six pack before I was forced to take olanzapine, I gained weight and my gf dumped me because she said I was fat and unattractive now. Five years later of gym and exercise and I have still not lost the weight.

[@jvapwalt4906]

chris barlow are you still on olanzapine or did you stop taking them !

[@chrisbarlow8605]

​@@jvapwalt4906 stopped taking them

[@jvapwalt4906]

chris barlow oh I see , I’m having the same issue I stopped them one month ago and im on a diet now but still cant lose the weight :( im scared the weight gain will be a long term side effect and that i will never go back to before taking them anyways thanks for answering

[@63Malda]

I was put on Prozac because I've always had trouble sleeping (I'm not depressed and it didn't help). Gained 60 pounds. Never over-ate or had cravings. I had cut out junk food and was going to a gym five days a week for several years before taking Prozac. The drug companies want to blame patients for the weight gain, not the drugs. I still can't take the weight off, probably because because I had such a healthy life-style on Prozac there's really nothing to change. I have to drop to 900 - 1k calories a day to lose one pound a week and that's unsustainable. My normal intake is 1200 - 1400 calories.

[@Nah-T-EBei]

Omfg I wish my doctors would listen to me. I have binge eating disorder and I keep asking for medications that will kill my appetite. But NO. I'm given fucking anti depressants which correlate with weight gain. God I swear I'm on my fucking own.

[@sarahhume3220]

I was on Zoloft and put on 8 lbs in 3 months! I'm a short person with a small frame so it was noticeable. My psychiatric NP kept insisting that it wasnt the zoloft that caused the weight gain but i have NEVER gained weight that fast in my life! My GP was the one who told me that yes it can be a side effect -__-

[@jasropergoins2468]

Sarah Hume I gained weight on my meds too, even though my doc keep saying they are weight neutral. I was on Zoloft,Lamictal, cymbalta, Wellbutrin. Now I'm on Trintellix,Latuda,and Adderall. The last big weight gained happened in the last two weeks, which was two weeks after I started Trintellix, Latuda, and Adderall. May 31st I was 234 and now I'm 243 like wtf. My psychiatrist just said to decrease Latuda and increase Trintellix. It's like if I'm not going to die from suicide/mental health issues then it's going to be diabetes or heart attack like wtf

[@RubiMartinez]

I have gained major weight on risperdal consta. I was also hungry all the time.

[@stephenevangelista4371]

Change your diet so that you eat less carbs and sugars. Do 30 minutes of cardio at least 5 times a week and do strength training 2 to 3 times a week. Also tell your doctor you're fed up with the bullshit and do something like change the meds or something

[@meryjes.9828]

Me too u.u

[@cookies9195]

110 lbs in a year I gained from seroquel and abilify.. I'm thinking of stopping cold turkey

[@john-rodgerclaycountychron7071]

I stopped 800 mg of Seroquel cold turkey. It was hell, but I'm glad to say 60 days later. I'm much better.

[@Yourmomma160]

I stopped sertraline cold turkey and lost all the weight I gained from it in a year. I got super bad migraines though.

[@luckyluciano2079]

45 lbs on paxil

[@mariasal8793]

So here's my two cents on it.Meds make you gain but if you eat right n exercise..ull lose weight. I take serequel. I eat apple..egg..fig..basically protein fiber healthy fat..I gym 20 min eliptical..20 min belly excerse..i eat choc almost daily..lol..i swim for 40 min..i lost lot of inches n fit into old jeans now..i don even measure weight..if meds keep u healthy then pls dont leave thm

[@ea8961]

I just started on Abilify 5mg and Lamictal ... I eat heathy but i did notice Edema its back ... I think i need more cardio for sure .

[@serangel3601]

I gained 30 pounds in a month on abilify. I have been off of it for over 6 months and I still can't lose any real weight. I am vegan now and excersise every day and I could only lose 12 pounds after about two months of constant dieting and excersise. It will take up to a year atleast to notice any noticeable weight loss.😭

[@azoumaria6308]

exactly the same , dont worry ... i was at abilify 15 mg for 1 and a half year and beforehand for 1 year on invega, and when i got to 1 mg per day which is nothing . ( intend to go to 0,5 mg per day) i only lost 3,5 kgs in 2 months. I knwo its frustrating but everyone reacts differently .. i guess my organism is very vulnerable to medication and need time for healiing. It will indeed take a year, but the weight lost means its actual fat, A C T U A L fat where a person can not lose more than i kg per week of fat.. so you should expect to have lost 16 pounds in 2 months and you are near that goal .. dont worry it will be fine. i study as a nutritionist-dietician in Xarokopeion University in Greece and we have been told that.

[@serangel3601]

@@azoumaria6308 I finally lost 32 lbs. since last posting but then I have hit a plateau. I have weighed the same for 3 months now and I just gained 3 pounds this week eating carbs. I have a hormonal imbalance I am estrogen dominant so the weight is extremely difficult to lose and it comes right back. That's what abilify does to. Being on lithium now makes me want to munch at night too. Thanks for your encouragement. I am going to pick up my diet after Halloween again and hope to lose the 30 more lbs I need to lose to get to goal weight.

[@azoumaria6308]

SER Angel Yeah u should continue your journey! But i didnt know that you continue takinh abilify . abilify is the culprit for the weight gain or the difficulty losing it and completely messes up with hornones, including hunger hormones . Talking from expereience , i was eating healthy foods and exercising but the weight didnt come off, while on 15 mg abilify . Once i reduced the dosage , but graually within 4 months ( to 1 mg/day (the lower the better) i began to lose weight . Cause the organism need to readjust . i also take lithium but my psychiatrist told me that lithium is no to blame for the weight gain compared to abilify . You can talk to your doctor and discuss about the dosage . I was on 15 mg and tried to cut it to 10 mg but i started shaking cause my organism still wanted that high dosage , so i returned to 15 mgbut when i cut it again after 6 months it was ok . Remember it has to go veery slowly in order not to have a relapse , but discuss it first . Also drinking a lot of water is good and exercising to flush out the psychiatric med from your system .(at least some of it cause you need to have the lowest dose possible to be at your best)

[@tanyamarie1992]

So, was weight gain from unhealthy eating and lack of exercise or was it the drug to blame for the weight gain?

[@paramparadivyaayurveda260]

it👏🏻increases👏🏻your👏🏻appetite you start eating like a monster I don't know what it does but it messes up the system making you eat like you've got 200 hungry bears growling to eat and a black hole that's about to go super nova

[@christinab.2864]

I think it a few thing that’s causing the gain from meds even if you never had med with that side effect. One would be the craving to food. Two is the side effects make you like the food more and so by that you eat more and three it tricks your brain to think that your dying of starvation even if you just ate 3000 calories. Respidone did that to me but one of the better side effects from it

[@healthyplace]

Hi Christina. You're right about a few things regarding bipolar disorder and weight gain. First, bipolar medications affect your metabolism. It's not unusual for people to put on 20-40 pounds within 2-3 months of starting medications. Secondly, the medications do affect the part of your brain that deals with feeling full and cravings. Have you found any way to effectively deal with those problems? Thank you. Hannah

[@christinab.2864]

It’s completely different now since I been off it for 4 years my weight is back to what it was before respidone. And the craving and interest to food. I never did a way to deal it

[@christinab.2864]

But get this I have been on meds the side effects made me loss weight. Ritalin being the wrose. I have no cravings for food, and I wouldn’t say that it made the food taste terrible it wasn’t that. But I tricked my to think if you eat that and a certain amount you will be sick. But also feeling sick my stomach lining that’s the reason why you throw up even you didn’t it still bothered my stomach. And a whole butch of these that are not topic

[@chedoggamechewbacka]

Its confusing though, I was put on anti depressants for depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue and fibromyalga. My GP told me I should lose weight because this tablet had a appetite suppressant, went to my Specialist who told me the same medication will make me gain some serious weight. I was switched to a lower does and have lost 8 kgs but still haven't lost all the weight I have gained just yet

[@healthyplace]

Hi Milton! I have experienced the same thing--it's all about open communication with your doctor which it seems you are doing. Thank you for sharing! -Hannah

[@richmrstonestone]

I'm feeling horrible. My Dr insists I take Latuda and I'm binge eating out of control.

[@mohacs1000]

I weigh over 30 stone and have developed diabetes since starting anti psychotics some 15 years ago. I'm 53 and have given up trying to lose weight. I'm on a hiding to nothing as the medication is an appetite stimulant.

[@healthyplace]

Hello Stuart. I feel for you. There's a warning label on antipsychotics now that says weight gain and the potential for diabetes exists with these medications. It's a scary thing when you consider that the medications you need to survive with bipolar disorder may end up giving you serious health problems...and there's no other option available right now. For me, it came down to balancing the risks vs the benefits of the medications. I decided I would rather live a "sane" life. I couldn't survive with the medications. What about you? Thank you. Hannah

[@rourou9477]

i diagnosed with borderline and after taking antidepressants i gained more than 20 kg...i tried to lose it and i have a bad self image right now...i hope if i could back to my shape again

[@ladydatura2529]

I gained 25 but I have been able to lose almost 7 now after a month with healthy food portion thanks to an app. I tried on my own and GAINED on the 4hr body. I was devastated. But thankfully I am on track.

[@healthyplace]

Hi Petite Mai. Thanks for sharing that. What app are you using and why have you found it helpful? Hannah

[@p.b.8592]

Hey, what app are you using?

[@pommeedits400]

Hi ms. Hannah I've been on litium and invega for a year and have gained 94 lbs. I've recently been switched to ziprasidone and will be totally off lithium (god willing) in a week. Do you have any weight loss tips for someone on medication?

[@timd8524]

I hear you Hannah. Medication makes my weight go up and down. One medication I took cause me to gained like 30 pound. I stopped it and my weight went down. It helped me with my mood but I think in long run it worsen my OCD. I was like weighing myself everyday till my weight came down.

[@healthyplace]

Tim, unfortunately, many people are hit with antipsychotic and antidepressant medication weight gain. Let's face it, when you put on 20-60+ pounds, psychologically, you don't feel very good. That can lead to depression. There are several studies that show one of the key reasons people stop taking these medications is because of weight gain and other side-effects. However, you also have to balance the side-effects with the benefits. For me, I like being present in this world. Thanks, Hannah

[@h.farrukh4832]

I was on Zoloft and then Prozac for four months and I must have gained atleast 8-10 kgs. They made me feel ravenous and eat a lot of sugar. Anyway I quit those about 7 months ago but- while my appetite has returned to normal and I'm trying to eat healthy, I can't seem to loose most of that weight, it's so frustrating. Not to mention the brain fog and fatigue. I've seriously started to think that SSRIs damage your brain and metabolism. What do you think?

[@healthyplace]

Hello H. Farrukh. Antidepressants and antipsychotic medications do change your metabolism and it's not unusual for people to put on significant weight. I have heard from people on both sides of fence; those who tried and couldn't lose it and those who have lost weight. I would discuss it with your doctor and share the extent of your concern. Maybe seeing a registered dietitian would be helpful to. Regarding the brain fog and fatigue, that is definitely something to discuss with your doctor. Could they be symptoms of your depression? Thanks, Hannah

[@arnietrinidad7986]

Are you eating a lot of carbs and sugar?

[@Sabrina-os6ui]

Did you loose your weight while still being on medications? Would help me so much for empowerment!

[@konradkasprowicz168]

Did you manage to loose weight white on medication? Or you have to quiz it completly

[@nidhivaidya2869]

I'm on mirtex and depressed because I'm underweight

[@allisongreen0nika]

Is it exist that someone doesn't get weight on pysciatric medication? I'am on 600 mg Depakote and 50 mg Stimuloton. This is the second weight and I lose 2 kgs during.

[@donnameansyoucancallmelala1800]

Thank you for this encouraging video.

[@healthyplace]

You're welcome, Donna. Hang in there. Hannah

[@leenaa7187]

Hi Hannah, thank you for the video. Can you still control your appetite while on them? Or what did you do exactly? Another thing please, how often do you change your meds in general? Is it possible for you stay on the same meds for a year for example? Or you must make changes every now and then? Thank u🌹

[@healthyplace]

Hi! Once the weight gain started to get past a certain point, I went to my doctor and discussed readjusting my meds. I readjust my meds whenever they are not working as they have in the past or causing me to have more depressive and hypomanic episodes. It's a process, but it's definitely worth it. I hope I answered your questions. It's about finding the right psychiatrist where you feel comfortable having an open conversation. Communication is key. Thank you! -Hannah

[@asmrasmr5574]

Hi there I'd like to ask you a question that's bothering me and can't find any answers out there. I've been on medication for the past 4 years and gained around 70lbs which I've done nothing to lose, eating fast food since then and not paying attention to my physical health. I've started a diet on the 1st of septembre 2018 so it's been 23 days now and I'm really happy because I stick to good habits of eating even though I put in one or two energy drinks once a week to blow off some steam, as dieting can be inconfortable sometimes. But the thing is that I haven't lost any weight so far. I'm on 3/4 of a bottle of clopixol a month and I'm wondering if this medication doesn't stop me from losing weight. I know that I started dieting only 3 weeks ago but I'm afraid that if in the long run I don't lose any weight I would stay fat my whole life and die of a heart attack or worse than that. I know it's my anxiety that speaks right now because it's only been 3 weeks but could you explain how long it took you to drop your extra weight being on medication? Your video is too short and lacks information. Thanx!

[@alisonsldot]

You noted that you talked to your doctor about this issue and that your medication wasn't working that well anyway--does that mean you went off your medication? It doesn't sound like it, but I can't quite tell. I've been on my medication for over a decade, and I have gained weight but for me going off of it doesn't feel like a healthy option. Thanks!

[@healthyplace]

I am sorry you have had to deal with this and I understand your struggle. Do not give up on finding balance. Unfortunately this can be difficult with medication, and it takes time. Do not be afraid of being honest with your doctors and demanding to find a good combination that works for you! So you know, I did not stop taking my medication because I knew that would cause more problems. Thank you for commenting. This is a problem for so many people, including myself. Hannah

[@claire_eve8531]

Hi. Did you come off the meds before you lost weight?

[@penelopevee1684]

so is working out more the only way? cuz like this woman i was very fit and slim then i gained 60pounds even though i was still eating healthy like before. its so frustrating

[@claribelvargas2535]

So how did you lose the weight? Did you change or stop medications?

[@hannahduggan3599]

My name is Hannah, too, btw.

[@cheryllawson5043]

anyone have experience with Trazodone and weight gain, weight issues in general? Thanks for any feedback. I really appreciate it

[@Prettyboi_Lele]

I gained 100 pounds on Latuda was insatiable on this medicine

[@Empress_Von]

I need to loose this weight this is crazy

[@romibogeart7586]

Amen preach girlfriend I work out and I'm semi-vegetarian I used to be 109 pounds no joke when I started taking Seroquel again or the generic quantiapine I plummeted to 173 no joke and I don't even eat that much in my family said the same thing I'm getting off this medication again and I know the weight will drop I work out like 4 hours a day

[@Ohkeh640]

How many mg were you on for how lonv

[@dcollins387]

I got off seraquel and lost 23 pounds in three months. I’m not hungry all of the time and the sugar cravings stopped. This drug is terrible 😣

[@tasseysaavedra8368]

This happened to me.Back in 2007,I was 120 pounds worked out daily and took lexapro for anxiety.I gained 20 pounds in a few months and was hungry all the time .I have body issues and decided to stop taking them after reading weight gain side effects.Thought i would lose the weight easily I exercise and restricting my cals.i ended up to yo dieting for the next nine years and gained 90 pounds total.In the pursuit of weight loss I was confused and kept lowerimg calories and working out harder.Mymetabolism was so slow and when I would eat a little more than my slowed metabolism would allow ,I gained.Kept lowering and the process went on and on.So depressing.My advice to anyone would be not to crash diet in this process.huge mistake that resulted in steady weight gain.

[@healthyplace]

Hi Tassey Saavedra. I just mentioned in another comment that antipsychotics and antidepressants can change your metabolism. Weight gain is probably one of the worst side-effects that many of us deal with. Not only because it's unhealthy, but it also worsens your self-esteem -- which is probably already a problem when you have depression. Thank you. Hannah

[@Ozziemick]

I’ve struggled with depression and suicidal feelings for a long time but thank god I kept saying NO to all the human beings who insisted on me taking DRUGS called AntI this or Ant that. No No No to all. No regrets saying that over the years. My body is drug free and now constantly losing weight. My mind is slowly healing bit by bit thanks to my higher power as well as sticking to my own decisions.

[@Katie0007-d1e]

I was a on the thin side so the doctor wanted me to gain a little weight and was monitoring my weight back in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now The doctors aren’t monitoring my weight anymore I gained about 10 to 15 pounds on quetiapine in 2 years which was good. Now I’m on aripiprazole because I had mood swings and I think I have bipolar and anxiety and depression I’m basically in bed all day eating A little bit of junk food every hour of the day and the doctors don’t monitoring my weight because my meds doctor works from home and the zoom calls me on the Computer. I am adopted and my birth mom had schizophrenia and that’s the only thing I know about her so I don’t know if I’m prediabetic but I kind of stopped gaining weight which I’m thinking it’s because of diabetes because diabetes can come with weight loss omg what am I going to do now. 😮. My biggest problem food is chocolatey. I’m going to speak about this to my therapist she can give me coping skills and how to avoid unnecessary food cravings

[@WaterChild1]

Can someone please tell me what I can take to loose weight while taking bipolar meds.

[@kelseysmith3877]

I am on a low dose of Amytriptyline for ic and vestibulitis pain and I’ve gained between 25-30lbs in 7 or 8 months ... at this point I’m like do I really need to sacrifice pain for being back at a healthy weight Becuz I can’t afford to gain anything else and I’m having the hardest time with cravings and losing weight while being on it

[@momapoohbear7653]

It’s not that easy all the time, mostly none for some

[@takutoyo6311]

schizophrenia is in hell with no end or live in the nightmare in which ur spend ur whole life with Aps

[@mistydejames3893]

What do you do about sugar craving. Hungry all the time I WAS 135 NOW 145 ÷. MAKING ME very depressed.

[@mistydejames3893]

@Stinky Shoes Thank you for replying. Yes yesterday picked up some watermelon, apples, pears, 2 apples 269cents. Banna's I put in steeloats or Quaker Oates with Vanilla Soy milk. I spent so much money. I seem to be stuck on 145. Getting some acceptance . Stay safe!

[@hannahduggan3599]

When I was only 16 years old, my crazy aunt kept on talking to me about Depakote. After my great uncle's, her uncle's funeral, my aunt showed me what Depakote looks like. When I turned 17 years old, she gave me Depakote in June when school was out. My tummy started growing big and I looked pregnant in tank tops. When I was 18 years old, my crazy aunt kept on taking me to the doctors no matter what and they prescribed me on Depakote. When I wasn't even gaining enough weight, my crazy aunt took me to the doctors and they increased my dosage of Depakote. I began to gain so much weight that I had to throw away my favorite white skirt and my crazy aunt was so proud of herself. I asked her why I was getting fat and she said, "Hannah, you're a woman. All women have to be fat." Then I asked her about my great aunts, her aunts, and how they are still skinny. And my crazy aunt said, "because they're old and they don't get their period anymore." Then I also asked her about my two older cousins, who are two skinny girls and my crazy aunt said, "I always yell at them for being skinny. They're women and they have to be fat." And when I went to school at age 18 years old, it was hard for me to stay awake in marine ecology class and my teachers and friends had to wake me up. Even this exchange student from South Africa woke me up. He didn't speak good English and spoke Afrikaans. So, under the influence of drugs, I told him that I'm very tired from lack of sleep in Afrikaans. When I gained so much weight, Mommy had to buy me plus sized maternity clothes for heavily pregnant ladies. I was only 18 years old. It was too hard for me to go to school. Neither me or Mommy knew what was going on until she read about the side effects of Depakote. Then Mommy got very mad at my crazy aunt, which is her sister-in-law. By the time when I was 19 years old, I weighed 167 pounds, which is nearly 200 pounds. When I came home from school, it was dark, I was on my period, my phone was dying, and I was hungry. When I went into the kitchen to get a snack, Mommy told me to walk to the gym. So I walked all the way to The Y and then I exercised and walked to the stores and bought some stuff for the family. When my stuff all fell in the middle of the sidewalk, I called Mommy to pick me up and she was very mad at me. She yelled at me for buying food. Then she told me that I have to drive. I was on Depakote and I already knew that if I drive on Depakote, I will be charged and arrested for DUID. It seems like she doesn't know that. I was so sick of being fat because I couldn't fit into anything and I couldn't even wear pretty dresses or pretty skirts or skinny jeans. When my aunt took me to the doctors again, I told them that I wanna lose weight. My crazy aunt just said, "Hannah! You are a woman! All women have to be fat! You need to keep on gaining weight so everybody will know that you are a woman. Everybody has different shapes and this are what all women should be shaped like!" Nearing my 20th birthday, I lost weight. Mommy took me to the doctors again and my doctor said that I weigh 140 pounds, which I was so proud of. Then Mommy took me to the doctors again and my doctor said that I weigh 134 pounds. Then Mommy took me to the doctors again and my doctor said that I weigh 127 pounds. I was glad that I was losing weight. Then my doctor took me off of Depakote and he said that he wanted to talk to the person who's abused me with Depakote. And I said, "that's my aunt. She hates you because she thinks that you're evil." Then Mommy got very mad at my aunt, who is her sister-in-law. When me and Mommy were waiting in the waiting room in the hospital after my 20th birthday, my crazy aunt came and told me that I need to go see the doctors. I told her that I was gonna see some doctors and nurses and she said, "no you're not seeing these people. They're evil." And one lady who was a nurse told my crazy aunt that she believes in God and goes to church every Sunday and prays and my crazy aunt said, "you are so evil that God even hates you." My crazy aunt thinks that being a good Christian is telling people that they're evil and telling them that God hates them. Then Mommy took my crazy aunt into the girls' bathroom and started yelling at her and spanking her multiple times. Then my nice aunt, which is my crazy aunt's normal older sister, came in and told my crazy aunt that she needs to go away. Then when I was in the hospital with IV's in me, my crazy aunt tried to yank me out of it and told me that I need to go to church. I told her that I was in the hospital. I am 21 years old and I am now anorexic and I feel fat all the time. My aunt, which is my crazy aunt's normal little sister, has the same problem. She is super skinny and always feels like she's fat. I stopped taking Depakote, but I gotta stop my crazy aunt before she does this to another girl. When I go to church on Sunday, I will ask all the girls if they got abused by Depakote. And I will say, "if you got abused with Depakote, raise your hand." I really didn't wanna gain weight, but my crazy aunt wanted me to. She didn't get arrested, though. Mommy just yelled at her and spanked her multiple times. Now I know why my crazy aunt is put in the same hospital room with a crazy person. Depakote really put me in the hospital. I gotta stop my crazy aunt before she does this to another girl.

[@mercynjeri6938]

Hannah Duggan what a crazy aunt to put you on meds you didn't need..sorry hope you doing better

[@shawnlarosa7679]

I’m so sorry for you that’s kind of ignorant I would take Depakote of my life depended on it and it’s your own opinion want to be Do what you feel is safe

[@favouritemusic8959]

God forgive her.

[@hlogan5097]

Will you be my therapist?

[@Helmann9265]

Well, this is a kind of loop, Zyprexa and Seroquel are the worst but lately I'm on lithium (ugh) well, horrible medicine but it's makes me Nausea and vomiting, so, yes, looks on the bright side of all thuse awful and dark medications 🌠 Lithium: side effects, toxic but at least kind of natural and weight loss 🌠🌠🌠

[@matthewmitchell60]

Hannah you look great to me very pretty

[@juansmallarms2227]

I did the same thing and stood up to my doctor and in a really polite way but she just gave a double prescription which went from 600 mgs a day to 1200.

[@healthyplace]

Hi x Calamity. Here's my advice. If you are not happy with the way your doctor treats you on a personal basis or the quality of your care, I would recommend at least getting a second opinion if not looking for another doctor altogether. The doctor works for you. You pay the doctor. Don't accept poor treatment or an indifferent attitude to what you need. Hannah

[@juansmallarms2227]

HealthyPlace Mental Health thank you

[@hannah0golightly]

It's standard. They must be trained to do that.

[@kathyhorn4047]

so what are you on now

[@healthyplace]

Hi Kathy. I don't talk about which bipolar medications I take simply because it doesn't really matter. What works for one person may not work for another. In addition, the possible side-effects of the medications have the potential to affect each person differently. In other words, I may experience a certain side-effect from a specific medication and you may not or you may experience it differently. I know... bummer! Thanks, Hannah

[@rocolicious]

Holy shit, I also gained 30lbs just from 7.5mg of mirtazapine every night for 6 months. It is not worth it.

[@Ohkeh640]

Oh damn! I’m on 15mg for a week and todays 1 week on it dr wants me to go up to 30mg Today just started on seroquel half 25mg tablet twice a day for anxiety ughhhh

[@Ohkeh640]

Did you eat more ?

[@Ohkeh640]

Did you eat more ?

[@shirleyharris5542]

Hi there my name is Shirley your video caught my eye I suffer from depression and I'm on depression medication since I started the medication I've gained a lot of weight my question is did you stop the medication for for your illness I bought a little exercise machine I exercise twice a day I used to not drink water but that's all I drink them is water a cup of coffee in the mornings I look at myself in the mirror and I hate what I see do you have any suggestions of what I can do

[@healthyplace]

Hi Shirley. I feel ya. Whether it's antidepressant or antipsychotic medication that we're taking, many of us put on a lot of weight. I want to encourage you to discuss this with your doctor and talk about how challenging this is for you. The struggle is real. Maybe a dosage adjustment or a different medication will help. Maybe a change in diet. To be honest, I don't know. As for stopping my medication, I would not do that. It's what keeps me stable and sane. It's a horrible trade-off though. And I do know people who have quit taking their medication because of the weight gain. Unfortunately, the mental health effects of doing that were not good. (P.S. Do not stop or change your treatments without first discussing it with your doctor.) Hannah

[@cookeasywithsonali5674]

I was on prodep 40 for almost 2 years in 2014. Doc told me I would reduce weight but contrary I gained tremendous weight. No diets no walks no exercises help me.. Infact I gain weight. I am now getting depressed due to body shaming due to weight gain by inlwas, my own family relatives and friends. Even my kids have started suggesting me like do this do that ull reduce weighy

[@mranonymous8367]

I hate latuda so friggin much I gained 75 pounds in two years on it and have currently been taking depakote also which made me gain 10 pounds.

[@healthyplace]

Hi Marty. I understand where you're coming from. For many of us on antipsychotic medications, weight gain is a big downer. I'm wondering if you discussed it with your doctor and what he/she had to say. Thanks and I hope you'll subscribe to our channel and join our community. Hannah

[@jasropergoins2468]

Marty Shelton I'm on latuda now, 6 weeks and already gained 10 lbs. I workout at the gym at least 4 days a week and burn 500-1000 per session (up to a thousand when i do morning and evening sessions). I left a message for my psych doc asking what temporary changes can we make. I'm also on lamictal and went from 100mg to 50mg last week. Good luck

[@rickweiss2793]

I am the way, the truth and the life. Verily I say unto you that no man goeth unto the Father except through me~Jesus

[@judithmartin1970]

Been there-----

[@marymullins7026]

The question

[@davelazenby77255]

May I ask if you still take the medications and had success losing weigh while on medications? I have gained about 70lbs and was able to withdraw from medication for about 3 months, in which I lost 50lbs. However I experienced a manic episode, I still need to lose more weight, I go to the gym regularly and have a personal trainer which is costing me a lot of money, I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Since going back on medications I have not gained weight, but I am losing weight at a much, much slower rate. I am also noticeably weaker. I think my PT is getting frustrated with my lack of progress, as am I. I count my calories every day and try to eat a low carb diet. I just need to know if I can get this weight off while on the medications, otherwise I may try to withdraw again just to get the last bit off and hopefully reverse my diabetic condition. I have appointment with Psychiatrist in a few weeks to discuss. But im seriously getting bummed out by it.

[@healthyplace]

Hi David! I adjust my medications every couple years and my weight goes up and down, but not as bad as it used to. I really had to be assertive with my doctors about a treatment plan that suited my lifestyle and didn't affect my physical health so severely. Open communication with your doctor is so important. Do not give up. Thank you for sharing! -Hannah

[@natalielong7870]

Ive gained over two stone since august. Its now december. 4 MONTHS

[@healthyplace]

Hi Natalie. I understand. Have you shared your concern with your doctor? If so, what did he/she say? Thanks, Hannah

[@natalielong7870]

HealthyPlace Mental Health i needed to gain weight anyway. I was 6 st 12 when i started them so i am a healthy weight now but the pounds just keep going up and up and its concerning. Worried because these meds are the only ones thT have worked for me (ive been on 7 differant ones since the start of 2017. So dont want to upset my mental health.

[@om-ni3dm]

Ur so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@maheshisapure4085]

U r cute bipolar warrior

[@nickkingston8929]

Americans eat,eat,eat,eat,huge portions, stop eating junk, eat fruit and do some walking , easy isnt it. O and stop watching the tv, i promise you will be slimmer.

[@healthyplace]

Nick, I don't think you understand. Weight gain is a side-effect of bipolar medication. Some of these medications can increase your appetite or cause changes in metabolism leading to weight gain. Whether a certain medication will cause weight gain or other side effects varies from person to person. Hannah