"i have been on various antidepressants since i was 18, with some relief at times.  i&#039;ve been very functional all along but never happy.  i&#039;ve used other illicit substances to self medicate.  i saw a psychiatrist when i finally got sick and tired of spinning my wheels. she diagnosed me with bipolar 2 and put me on saphris. for the first month,  i felt amazing. i was getting things done at home, at work,  and even nurturing a social life again.  the med still works weekly for my mood but i&#039;ve gained 20 lbs in just 2months.  this is really starting to get me down.  the med had changed my life,  but i&#039;m not sure how much longer i can deal with the weight gain.  if it weren&#039;t for the weight,  i would&#039;ve given it a10."