Why did you gain weight?

I packed on the pounds because of medication.

Whenever I say that, people roll their eyes in disbelief as if I just sat around on the couch all day eating bon bons and junk food.

It's true. I was on many different pills for schizoaffective disorder which had the side effect of weight gain. Zyprexa for schizophrenia really packed on the weight and I gained nearly 100lbs. and almost went diabetic. Finally, a new drug came out called Abilify and I'm not as hungry but I'm having a bit of trouble losing the weight.

Luckily, I've found a new doctor that diagnosed me with bipolar disorder and I'm functioning nearly normal going to school and working part-time. My numbers are great and I'm slowly losing the pounds.

Why did you pack on the pounds?

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