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06/14/2022 at 12:44 AM

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Hi, I know it's a common side effect from bipolar drugs but I just keep putting on weight no matter what I eat and how much I exercise! >What can I do about it??? It's killing me :/ please help

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06/18/2022 at 11:32 PM

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@beepbeep3 hello,

sorry to hear about your struggles! I hope someone here will help you out.

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@Jenlynn3475 @Birdsrhea @Missadditude1972 @Jayjenwalter @Jeannie1 @magicpamela @tessgheith @Evii1957 @BetsyC @Classycathy @HettyM @Smtrout69 @Leeçrazylee @Schryst @Morckster @XGraceX @slime123 @BarbBollman @Kelly66

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weight gain - help! https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/living-with-bipolar-disorder/weight-gain-help-4461 2022-06-18 23:32:36

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Hi beepbeep~

I gained a lot of weight also. My face looked like a balloon. My doctor prescribed me something and I went back down to the weight I was. I was 159 now back I'm at 138. I don't want to lose anymore weight and I haven't. I wish you luck. It's hard. Maybe ask your doctor if you haven't already. I know mine works with me in any way she can. Even if it means switching my medication completely around. Maybe your doctor will sit down and talk to you about which one is causing the weight gain and see if there is an alternative. I wish you luck on this. Let me know if you talk to your doctor.

weight gain - help! https://www.carenity.us/forum/bipolar-disorder/living-with-bipolar-disorder/weight-gain-help-4461 2022-06-26 03:45:37

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