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mle-sober · 06-13-2008, 03:14 PM

I don't know, it might be a little late to respond to this thread - I just started looking at this forum. I mostly have stayed in the Newcomers to Recovry Forum.

But anyway - I'm Bipolar I and I actually take Lithium, Seroquel and Depakote. I have found a good mix with them that really helps me stay stable. In addition, I watch my calories very closely and try to exercise 2-3 times a week. The weight gain I experienced when I was initially diagnosed and medicated, was from an increase in hunger and therefore an increase in calories. If I can control that, I am fine. I've actually lost 25 pounds since Jan 1!

I think it's just a matter of working closely with a good prescriber. That makes all the difference for me.

I'm sorry your daughter is suffering. I hope things get better for her.

06-13-2008, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
mle-sober mle-sober Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 1,243	I don't know, it might be a little late to respond to this thread - I just started looking at this forum. I mostly have stayed in the Newcomers to Recovry Forum. But anyway - I'm Bipolar I and I actually take Lithium, Seroquel and Depakote. I have found a good mix with them that really helps me stay stable. In addition, I watch my calories very closely and try to exercise 2-3 times a week. The weight gain I experienced when I was initially diagnosed and medicated, was from an increase in hunger and therefore an increase in calories. If I can control that, I am fine. I've actually lost 25 pounds since Jan 1! I think it's just a matter of working closely with a good prescriber. That makes all the difference for me. I'm sorry your daughter is suffering. I hope things get better for her.