I'm 34 and Dx w/Bipolar and Ptsd.  I know I need to take medication, Im in the process again of changing my meds. I was on lithum, and I gained 30lbs in 1 yr.  I can't handle that, yes i went to the gym ran 2 plus miles a day, really watched my diet and the weight just wouldnt come off.  My problem is I really miss myself, No more manic not even  little.  No energy like I use to.  I'm just kinda of there.  I fight with having bipolar because theres nothing I can do to change this awful dx.  I dont know how to except it, live with it.  I dont know who i am anymore, and reallly how did this happen to us??

Kimme,

I have a similar problem.  Try different meds.  I was on several mental health meds and still am, but I weighed alot and really felt bad about myself.  I changed meds and lost over 25 lbs and look and feel much better.  I was starving myself practically and still couldn't lose the weight.  A med change finally did it.  Stick witth your doctor.

John

john i also have gained alot of wieght. if you dont mind - what meds did you switch to? i currently take lithium and geodon. i have had several drs. but not much luck finding one that cares. i started going to the health dept. and believe or not i love my dr. i just freeze when i am in there. do you have suggestions on what to say? this is a very hard thing to live with. i spend alot of time confused!