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		okareaman on Jan 3, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Loving Someone with Depression I'm lucky I only need a low dose (50 mg) but you're right, the weight gain is a drag. At least I have the energy now to excercise, so I have normal problems, thank god.

YXNjaGVyZWdlbgo on Jan 3, 2022 [–]

You must be bp2 and take it more for sedation because the anti psychotic effect only manifests on higher doses.

okareaman on Jan 3, 2022 | [–]

I've been diagnosed both bp1 and bp2 by different doctors. You're right, I use it mostly for sleep. Being able to sleep has been a godsend.

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