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Topic: Risperidone (Risperdal)
Hi,
After almost a year off of meds for bipolar disorder, I totally crashed down to depression. This of course leads me to believe that the busy, full, exciting, and anger with everyone during the past year was some pretty bad hypomania. It was totally my fault... trying to repair what I can, but there are quite a few burned bridges. I'm just going to move forward the best I can.
So I was put on risperidone (Risperdal). 1 mg at night. I took the first one tonight... hoping I can wake up in time for a morning appt. I took this med years ago and I slept all the time. The dose was much higher back then so maybe excessive sleepiness wont be a problem on this small dose.
I'm a little freaked out about the possible weight gain that can come with any of the atypical antipsychotics. Maybe it'll be good motivation to keep my eating/exercise on target so that if there is any significant weight gain, we'll know the culprit.
I think the main goal for me taking it is to tame the anxiety, clear up my thoughts, and help indirectly with the depression. We'll see how this one goes for a bit and then see if we need to add something else. In my very strong opinion, less is more.
Does anyone have any personal experience with Risperdal?
--Becca
After almost a year off of meds for bipolar disorder, I totally crashed down to depression. This of course leads me to believe that the busy, full, exciting, and anger with everyone during the past year was some pretty bad hypomania. It was totally my fault... trying to repair what I can, but there are quite a few burned bridges. I'm just going to move forward the best I can.
So I was put on risperidone (Risperdal). 1 mg at night. I took the first one tonight... hoping I can wake up in time for a morning appt. I took this med years ago and I slept all the time. The dose was much higher back then so maybe excessive sleepiness wont be a problem on this small dose.
I'm a little freaked out about the possible weight gain that can come with any of the atypical antipsychotics. Maybe it'll be good motivation to keep my eating/exercise on target so that if there is any significant weight gain, we'll know the culprit.
I think the main goal for me taking it is to tame the anxiety, clear up my thoughts, and help indirectly with the depression. We'll see how this one goes for a bit and then see if we need to add something else. In my very strong opinion, less is more.
Does anyone have any personal experience with Risperdal?
--Becca
Topic: RE: zoloft and weight gain?
Weight gain and obesity are among the side effects of Zoloft. One of its most severe and fatal one is the Zoloft birth defects to infants. Seek medical advice for a more detailed discussion on the drug.
Topic: RE: End of my rope
Do a Google search for Post Surgical Depression.
Your body is going through a shock because of your surgery, physical as well as mental.
I felt like I was going to go crazy too and just couldn't understand why.
I hope you feel better soon.
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
Topic: RE: NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO JUDGE YOU FOR BEING OVERWEIGHT INCLUDING YOURSELF!
I agree with you. I have really bad lymphedema in my legs that I can hardly walk. I have been in and out of the ER for cellulitus and psychological needs. These doctors, who don't know me, always tell me that losing weight will get rid of the lymphedema, and to exersize more. Uh......there is no cure for lymphedema, so that only proves how little they know. Plus if they knew where I was at in my life before my lymphedema got worse, they would see that I walked allot.
Dr.s always blame everything on weight. I once went to a doctor for an ear infection and she told me to lose weight and it will help!
Plus, people DON'T have the right to judge us for ANY reason, unlike what the last post said. If people want to stare, gawk, or critisize, they should have a long conversation with THEMSELVES in front of a mirror!!!!!!
Dr.s always blame everything on weight. I once went to a doctor for an ear infection and she told me to lose weight and it will help!
Plus, people DON'T have the right to judge us for ANY reason, unlike what the last post said. If people want to stare, gawk, or critisize, they should have a long conversation with THEMSELVES in front of a mirror!!!!!!
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
Topic: The Crime of Being Fat..........
The Crime of Being Fat
Hate crimes are rising
everywhere we turn.
It's all over the news
and causing concern.
But there's one certain bias
still being allowed.
It's being fat or obese
and standing out in a crowd.
What have we done
to deserve your abuse?
You're just being rude.
What's your excuse?
We have the right
to walk down the street,
without your eyes roaming
from our heads to our feet.
We have the right
to eat what we want,
as well as to dine
in any restaurant.
Why are you gawking?
Why do you stare?
Do you really think
we are unaware?
We do hear your comments
about our fat a--.
That only proves
you haven't got class!
You are not perfect
and neither are we.
But at least we are smart
for not trying to be.
Laws will be broken,
you can be sure of that.
But there is no crime
for being obese or fat.
Written
by
Traci Wagner
(aka--Miss_Kitty)
Hate crimes are rising
everywhere we turn.
It's all over the news
and causing concern.
But there's one certain bias
still being allowed.
It's being fat or obese
and standing out in a crowd.
What have we done
to deserve your abuse?
You're just being rude.
What's your excuse?
We have the right
to walk down the street,
without your eyes roaming
from our heads to our feet.
We have the right
to eat what we want,
as well as to dine
in any restaurant.
Why are you gawking?
Why do you stare?
Do you really think
we are unaware?
We do hear your comments
about our fat a--.
That only proves
you haven't got class!
You are not perfect
and neither are we.
But at least we are smart
for not trying to be.
Laws will be broken,
you can be sure of that.
But there is no crime
for being obese or fat.
Written
by
Traci Wagner
(aka--Miss_Kitty)
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? I say, what difference does it make--I paid for a full glass,so either way I am getting jipped!!!
Topic: RE: RYN and wellbutrin????
My psych has put me on rapid release meds in anticipation of the surgery (Dec. 5th) so that my body will absorb them post op as well. Let us know how the wellbutrin works for you. There are two kinds so ask your doctor if he can prescribe the rapid release instead of the extended.
Topic: what kind of wellbrutin is absorbed with rny patient
I need to know what wellbrutin is absorbed,so I can get back with my dr asap thanks
thinner56 
Topic: RE: RYN and wellbutrin????
I am 3 years out and take Wellbutrin immediate release.
100 mgs 2 x a day. Did not take this BEFORE surgery, was on Prozac then.
Topic: RE: Looking For a Therapist - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Here's one, hes pretty friendly and supportive...Jake
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_detail.php?pr ofid=103713&sid=1319144923.0618_6300&zipcode=K0G+1J0&zipdist =30
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_detail.php?pr ofid=103713&sid=1319144923.0618_6300&zipcode=K0G+1J0&zipdist =30
Topic: RE: RYN and wellbutrin????
Hi, I had RNY three years ago and I take wellbutrin. it works just as good as it did before surgery. The only difference is that if you take any kind of extended release, you might not absorb it all so you may have to take a slightly higher dose. 
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