Thank you! Really, it was switching medication, with the aids of diet and exercise. Risperidone inflated me like a balloon right away in the first week. A long time later, I found out that Abilify has the least weight gain of all the antipsychotic meds, as well as being the most advanced antipsychotic since it targets Seratonin in addition to Dopamine, and is both a Dopamine antagonist for when levels reach too high (which would cause psychosis) as well as a Dopamine agonist when levels reach too low (which would cause anhedonia, lack of motivation, and motor control issues). It's some chemical magic!
Apparently Caplyta has even less weight gain, and also targets Glutamate receptors.
And they're working on a new AP coming out this year that will target muscarinic receptors, increasing levels which will help with all three groups of symptoms -- positive, negative, and cognitive!
I’ve been meaning to! I used to drink water like a champ, I noticed I’ve been sleeping worse now that I’m dehydrated lol, this is my sign to start today, thanks!!
You look bro.