Ed+bipolar
I am scared of gaining weight on meds. I have recently been diagnosed with bipolar 2. Is there a chance it wont happen? I dont know what to do. I just cant put that in my mouth
@Mariona909 -
Ah dear Mariona, yes. Bipolar type one or two seems to be very hard to treat (in my opinion). But when you get the right combination of medications - and you take them on a consistent basis and as prescribed - the bipolar part can certainly be managed.
Weight gain is a side effect of some medications. Of course there are many side effects, and not every person will experience every known side effect of each medication. So ... yes! There is a chance that you will be able to take your medicines as prescribed AND not have the side effect of gaining weight.
As far as what to do, I would suggest you talk with your doctor, or your doctor's nurse/assistant. Please tell him or her of your fears and how that makes you not want to take your meds at all :\ The more honest you are with them, the better they can help you :)
Take good care of you, ok? and do write to me anytime you'd like. ~ Platy
P.S. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for a long time (like more than 10 yrs). I have struggled with an ED too. The ED I have is technically EDNOS, I think - but it looks more like anorexia as far as symptoms go.
