Psychiatrist - Medications

I am seriousily considerating over the next few months making an appt with my Pdoc, Dr. K. It has been at least since January the last time that I saw her. It may be time again to chat about the possibility of medication adjustment, but not a type of medication that is going to affect my thyroid to the extent that I am going to gain an enormous amount of weight.

My moods the past year appear to get easily destabilised by people, and my buttons are so easily pushed. I try to ignore what people say and/or let it go thru one ear and out the other. Often I hold it inside too and just wait for a moment that I can talk to somebody about what is bothering me about what was said and/or done to me.

There is only so much I can take when it comes to people picking on me and so much that I can ignore and/or hold in. I was doing so well the past year or so at holding things in, but not anymore....

I am starting to wonder if maybe I am developing an immunity to my medication, after all I have been on it for over 3 years. I am just so concerned about going on new Psych meds because of how it affects the weight. As it is, since I have been steadily on Psych meds I have gained over 40 lbs in 9 years. (difficult to take off).

As for others that read this blog, what types of mood stabilizers and anti-psychotics are you on that work for you and do they affect your weight? I am on Topomax and Seroquel. Would like to hear from others.

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