"i have been taking zyprexa for about three years. although it seems to help me restrain from the hyper-manic episodes it seems to also hinder my personality. i feel like my spirit is being suppressed and life for me is not as enjoyable. i do however feel it makes it easier for my loved ones as i don&#039;t send them through my &quot;energetic&quot; episodes that they say are more tiring for them. i too have gained a lot of extra weight especially around the middle ...i feel starved an hour after eating."