It’s been almost four months, and I have gained more than 20 pounds. I have gained most of the weight during the past month, which I don’t understand. This past month, I have been watching what I eat and working out for an hour a day, 5 to 6 days a week. The weight gain is definitely not muscle. If the weight gain isn’t from eating, then I would normally assume it’s from medication. However, the only med change I’ve had is the addition of the supplemental vitamin, Deplin, which is not supposed to cause weight gain.

So why do I keep gaining weight? I’m eating much healthier, working out regularly, and I’m more active in general (due to mixed and manic episodes). I keep trying and the only thing that happens is I gain even more weight. What am I supposed to do to get healthy, weight wise? I wonder how many other people experience this same struggle? Are there any suggestions? I’m just about ready to take Hydroxycut or some other weight loss pill, but I know that won’t mix well with my meds, and it will only add to my current mixed episode.

Weight gain is not something I’m willing to accept. The only thing I can think to do is to talk to my psychiatrist about it.