Hi there, 

My therapist referred me to a psychiatrist because he was concerned about possible attention deficit symptoms. I had a meeting with my psychiatrist today and she prescribed me Abilify 5mg because she thinks that there is some impulsivity/mood swings at play, and she wants to stabilize my mood before addressing the ADHD. 

I've read through the experiences of others, and it seems like major weight gain is a huge concern. I'm really scared of the weight gain. I'm currently 6'1" 213lbs and I already consider myself to be too big. I don't want to get any bigger than that.  

It seems like increased hunger and never feeling full are the main causes of weight gain. Currently, I eat what I want, and never go to the gym. I plan to counteract that by making sure that I am drinking enough water, creating a low-carb meal plan, buying low-fat, low-carb snacks, and trying to work out twice a week.  

Is anyone able to share their experiences about what they did to manage weight, or challenges they faced? I really really really don't want to gain weight.