i get the munchies after i take zyprexa, a false hunger
I eat out of boredom. It’s a sure fire way to gain weight.
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It can be quite a problem. Make sure you discuss this with your doctor before it causes your weight to shoot up too much.
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On clozapine makes me hungry
Boredom also makes me eat
I love the way you put it “a false hunger.” Wonderful.
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I take a seizure medicine that is also used as a mood stabilizer that really helps keeps the hunger away, its called topomax. I have taken it for years, and it does a great job, but unfortunately it does not control thirst for coca cola and that is what is putting on the weight.So far my new years resolution is working, I have lost 2 pounds. I know that is nothing major, but I have switched to crystal light, and I am allowing myself one soda a week. I am determined to lose this weight, and I know it is the soda that is causing it because the amount of food I eat cannot possibly put on weight.
Bought some cashews at the store today, gonna munch a bit.
It felt horrible buying them, why can’t i buy a nut without someone getting enslaved, tortured, or murdered?
That happens to me with Zyprexa. When I take 1/2 to 1 mg of risperdal a day it goes away. Don’t ask me why. It does feel like a false hunger.
Drinking lots of water throughout day which helps curb unnecessary snacking.
Went googling myself on it once. On a stoners site someone posted cleaning their teeth helped when dealing with the munchies with grass. Worth a shot it it’s specifically after you have taken zyprexa if you haven’t tried it before.
Tricks like ritualistically snacking on fruit (watermelon) and sliced cucumbers seem to help some.
Eat first then dose.
Dont keep any high caloric or fatty foods in the house. If they are not easily accessable then you will less likely to munch. Keep things that you like like popcorn (unbuttered), baby carrots, whatever, just something to keep you chewing
Drink bottles of water with flavorings in it like Crystal Light or Mio. They taste sweet, you can have unlimited amount and they are 0 calories. They fill you up when you want something sweet.
Some tips at anyrate.
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When I had my breakdown—I used to think that way. Later, I realized that everything has a life and just be aware of that and do your best. This world has an intelligence you will never figure out, but maybe gain some understanding.
Hope I don`t sound like your mom—sorry!
I love cashews. Is this true what you are talking about? I’ve never heard of such a thing. Where do cashews come from anyways, cashew tree?
Lots of times antipsychotics make you crave bad carbs - junk or comfort food.
I crave carbs many times and my hunger has increased on Risperdal