well I increased my risperdal because I was concerned about my bipolar and felt like I needed some extra support from my medication.

and cue: the weight gain.

up from 152 to 154.  and I feel super sluggish, lazy, slow...  and totally craving carbs.  however, cravings lots of food and feeling sluggish is typical "during my period" behavior, gaining weight is NOT.  (usually I would be down to 149ish by now)

so THANKS medication for making me:

a) sluggish
b) retain water
 and
c) crave junk food

when are they going to invent psych meds that don't make you feel and look like a pig?  (no offense to those of the porcine persuasion)

anyways...  it's good to be feeling more "normal" mentally at least, and I know I can handle the weight if I just keep trying.  drink a LOT of water, eat a LOT of vegetables...  and minimize stress.

and exercise.

good foods to fight depression

-oily fish eg wild salmon and tuna
-keep even blood sugar (eat lots of small meals and get enough protein) the brain depends on an even supply of glucose
- get enough chromium - such as romaine lettuce, onion and tomatoes (so make a salad with red onions, tomatoes and romaine... yum)
-get enough vitamin B: snack on nuts and bananas (yum)
-eat the rainbow! get all your fruits and veggies in all the colors and lots of them