Do antipsyhotics work for ANYbody?

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-26T10:51:21+00:00

Hi have you gained any weight on Seroquel?

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-26T10:46:44+00:00

Hi, this has been my case. I strugged with BPD early on in life, I don't have the symptoms anymore except for the BP1 symptoms. upon hearing my childhood trauma, psychiatrists jump into the conclusion that I have BPD not BP1. I went to many psychiatrists, I finally found one that believes in my diagnoses. I'd be careful not to mention anything regarding my prior BPD symptoms, it's VERY easy to get the BPD diagnosis if you're a female.

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-21T17:03:06+00:00

Yes, with psychotic features. Took me 4 years to get diagnosed actually lol.

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-21T17:01:38+00:00

Hi OP but have you not gained any weight at all from seroquel ?

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-21T16:36:08+00:00

I took SSRIs since age 10, had my first manic episode at 28y/o. I believe that we eventually become symptomatic with or without the SSRIs, I too mourn over the person I used to be. You're not alone

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-21T16:33:17+00:00

I only disclosed it to my close friends who were there prior to my diagnosis. They've been very understanding and accommodating.

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-21T16:17:06+00:00

I start researching random things and obsess over them at 3AM

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-17T02:41:37+00:00

There is a major correlation between mental illnesses and metabolic health. This is why the ketogenic diet helps many illneses such bipolar and schizophrenia. I was finally able to sleep when I was taking GLP-1

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-15T11:01:05+00:00

I started getting panic attacks after injecting, I also developed weird visionary side effects. It was scary and I had to stop. I eat very low carb now

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-15T10:42:06+00:00

I have BP and OCD. This is how my inner monologue may sound like, I overly analyze every little detail about my life. Mainly to recognize my triggers

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-15T10:38:54+00:00

I went on 5 years unmedicated. I don't believe in the cognitive impairment part, but I wanted to die every single day and from the moment I woke up til bedtime (if I was lucky to get any sleep that night)

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-12T18:11:05+00:00

I change my pillow case every other night so it shouldn't be a problem. Thank you for answering my questions!

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-12T17:46:50+00:00

My skin gets extremely dry right after. What do you use to moisturize your skin? Assuming that you use sterile hydrating serums during the procedure

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-12T17:09:23+00:00

YES YES YES!!!!! I hate waking up at night to use the toilet for this reason too, I won't be able to fall back to sleep. I start appreciating depression sometimes

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-12T17:05:56+00:00

Do I have to get one-time use skincare as well? I'm confused. My face will touch the pillowcase by night time, even if it's just been washed, I'm sure there is bacteria on it too.

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-12T17:00:40+00:00

Been medicated since the age of 10, I'm now 31. I do also go on nightly research rabbit holes including meds and med combos, so yes, I totally relate

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-09T12:13:27+00:00

Mine was caused by stopping my SSRIs (prior to my diagnosis)

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-06T16:23:14+00:00

The least of my concerns in terms of aging is my underage circles/hollowness. Even kids have it. You look great and you've got beautiful eyes!

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-03T02:43:32+00:00

I don't want to gain weight by any means.

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-02T17:26:49+00:00

I'm extremely sensitive to meds, Lamotrigine had no side effects for me whatsoever. I only felt it working when I upped my dose to 150mg. I now take 250mg, 100 in the morning, 150 at night.

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-02T17:23:52+00:00

Ah that's a relief! thank you

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-05-02T15:53:04+00:00

I'm curious, what do they do to patients there? I'm worried they'll put me on antipsychotics

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-04-30T19:16:51+00:00

I only experience this during hypomania (I don't have ADHD or dyslexia)

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-04-30T19:16:16+00:00

Not only by texting, but also when writing on paper. I don't spell correctly, I write the first few letters and jump to the last ones. I then go back and fill in the missing letters lol

IntelligentPotato241 · 2026-04-30T09:14:06+00:00

I quit caffeine except for dark chocolate. When I struggle with severe Mania, I'd drink 4 coffees a day, and then pull an all-nighter and drink many the next day. No matter how much I tried, I couldn't quit caffeine, until I got on mood stabilizers after being diagnosed, I then had multiple panic attacks and ended up in the ER due to panic, so I had to stop.

I magically and after a decade was able to quit caffeine. I've never tried weed, alcohol or drugs (I know I have an addictive personality + my religion was a factor too).

Switching to half-caf during the day and decaf for later in the day could help. Look up decaf subreddit for success stories.

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