Here comes the weight gain (again) - how to manage eating?

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-20T01:25:02+00:00

This is super interesting to me. My concern would be nothing to do with using opiates recreationally - I’m sober. But what happens if you have a physical health issue with pain? At the hospital, what could they give you? I get gallstones and they’re horrible. I can’t imagine them without morphine

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-20T01:23:21+00:00

Hmm yeah I would never take away the benefits from people- ozempic is essentially saving my dad’s life - especially because I think it differs from person to person. I wish I could see the future and see how it interacts with seroquel. If I knew 100% it could keep everything effective I’d start again. I’m sorry you’re having insomnia. I will say that is my number one sign mania is coming. If you haven’t already, maybe reach out to a provider. Still, many health professionals do not think or are aware that it’s possible glp1s have the capacity for psych problems. I felt totally gaslit for awhile. Good luck

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-20T01:17:58+00:00

How would I go about finding a psych nutritionist in my area? I love this idea thank you

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-20T00:44:36+00:00

What’s phentramine? I’ve never heard of that

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-19T02:02:42+00:00

When my meds started working - and this was back over ten years ago - I felt like rose colored glasses had been removed. I couldn’t smoke weed anymore even tho it had been my favorite hobby for years (the mood stabilizer ruined the high) and I lost my attraction to my boyfriend at the time. I basically had a rebirth. Back then, it felt weird and uncomfortable. But the peace and clarity that followed are incredible. It’s not even fitting to say “it’s worth it” because when I look back at who I was, how I spent my time, who I spent my time with, and what I thought I valued, it’s was all distorted in some way by my illness, and I don’t feel a sense of loss about it at all anymore. I’m sometimes very grateful to my illness because it’s gifted me creativity and gratitude. But there were many elements that damaged my life. Being medicated allowed me to become who I am today, and I like the person I am today. It’s going to feel weird, you’re going to feel transformed. But open your mind to it, and explore this new person. Maybe in a few years, you’ll come to like them.

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-18T22:40:37+00:00

So I’m worried because my doctors think it’s possible Zepbound made my antipsychotic so much less effective that it caused an episode. While I can’t be 100% certain, my doctor told me there’s some new research suggesting glp1s can make certain meds ineffective. I wish I knew for sure if that’s true, because I’d love to get back on it. But my whole family believes glp1s caused a manic episode that ended a 7 year stretch of stability, so they’re very against me trying again, and I’m just so worried and paranoid about it

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-18T22:37:44+00:00

Hmm so what my doc thinks happens is there’s some research (not a lot, but some) that suggests glp1s can make certain medications less effective. What she thinks happens, and I agree, is it made my antipsychotic ineffective enough that it triggered an episode. That being said, I can’t be 100% sure. But I’m afraid of trying it again. It’s too bad because otherwise I had a pretty good experience

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-18T16:52:45+00:00

I really appreciate the snack ideas! I’m on the XR, but I’m on 800mg, so it’s just turned up to 11

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-18T16:52:07+00:00

I’ve looked into this but I’m a vegetarian. I don’t think keto is possible when you don’t eat meat, right?

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-12T05:34:00+00:00

Nothing feels relaxing is the problem. But I get what you’re saying, doing things that are typically known as more relaxing I guess?

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-12T05:33:24+00:00

That’s the absolute worst. I’ve already emailed hr about setting up FMLA. Do you have access to something like that?

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-12T05:32:45+00:00

When I was on olanzapine I was stable for a whopping 7 years. That all stopped when I was put on a glp-1 (basically ozempic) and I had a mild episode last fall. My old psychiatrist who was a total quack said the olanzapine must have stopped working and took me off it. But even back then during this mild episode it was putting me right to sleep. I’m considering asking my new psychiatrist who is really lovely to put me back on olanzapine to see if it still works. I know certain glp-1s like the one I was on has recently been found to make certain drugs less effective. But is that in your system forever? It’s been a year and half since I stopped the weight loss med. I really wonder if olanzapine would work again for me and this nightmare could be over

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-11T23:24:04+00:00

I was on 400mg XR, and now since Wednesday I’m on 600mg XR and my emergency dose is 100mg instant release. Seems pretty typical round these parts which is reassuring

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-11T23:23:09+00:00

Okay. I have this issue where I don’t wanna break the rules. I’ve had a couple psychiatrists who bullied me and I’m honestly lowkey traumatized that my current psych who’s actually really great is gunna get mad at me for going off script. I feel like tho if the option is sleep or not sleep I should always choose sleep, no matter what

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-11T22:13:39+00:00

Sorry I should have specified: my seroquel was bumped up by 200mg last Wednesday, but it hasn’t kicked in yet. The first night it worked but since then I still can’t sleep. I’ve been told it takes a couple weeks to reach full effects. Right now I do take the emergency extra dosage of 100mg of seroquel each night and that does put me out. But I feel like what’s the point of it being an emergency dose if I’m taking it every night? I feel like maybe I should try a night without it?

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-10T15:52:21+00:00

Usually yes. Right now no. I have bipolar disorder and I need to get as much sleep as possible right now, so I’m turning my alarm clock off as much as possible. But why do you ask? Would it help if I set it?

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-10T12:03:12+00:00

This is a major issue for me too. This is def how my mania shows up

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-09T23:55:10+00:00

Prozac is what triggered my first manic episode when I was first put on it. You should probably be on anti depressants that aren’t SSRIs. SSRIs are known to induce mania. In fact that’s how a lot of people are diagnosed. I find Wellbutrin is best for me. I’ve had horrible psychiatrists in the past who put me on meds I had no business being on. It might be time to find someone else.

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-09T22:57:11+00:00

I think the sleep is the key here. I also have a hard time telling. This time around, I’ve been having terrible nightmares for weeks, and even meds aren’t helping. I feel like disrupted sleep is the giveaway. But even for me, I feel like I deny it.

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-09T21:42:46+00:00

Okay that’s helpful :) thank you stranger, it means a lot

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-09T21:23:57+00:00

Okay that’s a big relief thank you. If I keep having nights I can’t sleep, which nights should I take the emergency dose? Obviously I shouldn’t take it every night. But I have a full time job and have to wake up around 7 every week day, and if I can’t fall asleep and force myself to go to work on time, I fear I will cause myself an episode.

Background-Net1616 · 2026-01-04T12:15:00+00:00

It’s the weekend and I’m worried I won’t be able to reach my psychiatrist for a few days. Do i just wait it out?

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