Yeah I use to it was apart of my workout routine. I miss working out and sometimes I feel like I can do but when I get ready I just get depressed
Oh I’m sorry to hear that. it might change with time. I get that too though when going to the gym now I get depressed on the way feeling like a lonely zombie
Yeah I have a tendency of isolating myself from everyone
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How has it helped you?
Wow 2 years later I no longer take risperdal but I now exercise daily eat healthy food. Have a great career. Still of some bad days but more good days!
I take Risperdal injections. The first year on them, I lost 50 lbs. But, now as I’m getting older, I’m gaining the weight back. I’ve already gained back 13 lbs over a 5 year time period.
Is your weight acceptable now? What medicine are you taking now
Risperidone gave me restless leg syndrome at night…and a soft dick.
I got off of that drug right away and switched to Abilify.
Oooooooh yeeeees, it was terrible!!! 15kg extra
Now that I’m off risperdal it is. I also worked out a lot and I eat very healthy. I’m on Geodon now and it has worked amazing
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Taking at bedtime has always worked for me
So you are no longer overweight?
I tend to forget to read the dates. What med are you on now? I’m gonna be getting the consta shot due to my inconsistency of taking my meds…
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Just read this. Nice. Always good to hear success stories.
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No I’m not overweight anymore. It took a good while to where I am. I use to go on hard hikes, weight lift, very dedicated to exercise. I also meditate daily and I definitely watch what I eat.
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I take 4mg a day. When I first started it I was hungry all the time and I gained about 20-24 pounds.
Being hungry has finally gone away but the weight is staying on 
Risperdal 4mg is the only working med with no side effects for me. I tried 4 antipsychotics. Risperdal and Olanzapine are the strongest antipsychotics after Clozapine.
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I get 25 ml injection. I will say the side effects arent as strong as taking the pills. I do have to eat less tho, i get what you mean about the food cravings. Personally i went back to omad, one meal a day, but with some snacks. I usually cant help it at night when i sleep walk and eat something. So ive put healthy snacks in the fridge and im forced to eat them.