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Combating the Toil and Drudgery of the Weight Game
Weight gain and the difficulty of losing weight present real problems for many people and this is compounded for those who need medications that can exacerbate weight issues. A dialogue between two forum members highlights many of these problems and offers hope and encouragement for those who are frustrated with their weight and with dieting.

The Sarcasm Diet
Brigid, a member of the About Bipolar Disorder community, expresses the frustration of those who can't lose weight due to medications' side effects with wry humor.

Hope for Weight Loss
One of the challenges faced by people with mood disorders is weight gain from their medications. I myself gained 80 pounds on psychotropic meds. In addition to being physically dangerous, weight gain is a stumbling block to good mental health, because being overweight is depressing! But some recent studies have shown clinical evidence that certain techniques can and do help people with this problem lose weight.

Starter Tip for Swimming
Tatyanazap, a member of the About Bipolar Disorder community, shares tips for beginners who want to swim for weight loss.

Weight Control Tips of the Week
Tips for people who are trying to lose weight gained from medications. This week: walking for weight control, chew your food, goal-setting, low-carb spinach scramble, weight loss survival skills.