Three of us in our friend group take mood stabilizers and we've all gained significant weight, but we only talk about it in self-deprecating ways and I think we're actually all struggling more than we let on.
More people experience this than they realize.
Friends are using humor to deflect genuine distress about medication-related physical changes, preventing real support and problem-solving.
“Where Are You with Mental health medications and the body?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.