Bipolar Disorde
"After almost dying of chronic alcoholism I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and put on lithium in May 2006 (currently on 750 mg per day). I was also taking Seroquel and Imipramine.  I put on 50 lbs and my wife kept commenting on how I was listless and &quot;zoned out&quot;.  This was a big problem because I write fiction for a living, which requires energy and alertness.  With my doctor I started tweaking the Seroquel and Imipramine and finally quit them altogether (the info sheets for both state they &quot;may result in weight gain&quot;). The weight is melting off, I&#039;m off the booze and feel great.  Life hasn&#039;t been this good in a long time."