Am I this wieght now?

[KayHarker]

been on depakote and lithium for a few months now, and I've gone from a size 8 to a size 14 and I am really quite depressed about it. Is it possible to diet while on these meds, or am I stuck at this weight. (I apologize if you're at this weight and happy with it)

Lithium is well known to put weight on yu as I understand it. There are drugs that can be taken to 'deflate' you iyswim. I know I read Elizabeth Wurtzel's second bio and they changed her meds and weight dropped off. Will have a quick google.
Weight issues aside, is it a combo of meds that's working for you?

it's a combo that is making me very flat which I'm not how i feel about. I do miss the highs a lot.

not sure how I feel about

Can I ask what you're on it for? Have you brought it up with your dr? I don't know how tall you are, but on me a dress size is about a stone, so it's a significant increase. I would try and book with someone to speak about it, it can't be an unusual side effect

Yeah, I have bipolar affective disorder, and I've gone from just under 8 stone to about 11 stone. Consultant doesn't seem think it's a problem. I'm 5'8".

Hmm, your previous weight sounds very low. Is your eating affected by the bipolar? 11 stone is a fine weight for your height, though I understand it will feel heavy if you aren't used to it. Do you think you are actually eating more? Maybe when you were in a manic episode you forgot to eat? (have had issues with bipolar and anxiety and know it definately affects my weight). Fwiw, anxiety has been the overwhelming symptom for me for a while. I went on Trazodone, which has not only made me feel better, but I think has helped me lose weight.

Those are really helpful thoughts, thanks. I think yes I probably didn't eat enough in mania.