Usenet Newsgroups Re: Advice needed, in regards to anti psychotics. I'm bi-polar. From: a25086761@hotmail.com (JD) I am also bipolar and have been on olanzapine in the past, since then I have moved to Quitipine XL, which act as an anti-psychotic and mood stabilizer as the slow release has recently been used as a mood stabilizer. I do not find much problems with these.  I was on lithium in the past however due to haveing medical problems during the last couple of months of last year.  Most anti-psychotics in my experience do have the problem of weight gain and even now sometimes have trouble.  One thing I have found and used to an advantage is that 7 out of 10 times you feel hungry it is actually thirst.  I know it may sound weird but it is true.  I have since therefore kept a bottle of water beside my bed and when i feel hungry try and drink instead which is a good benifit as keeps you hydrated and helps clear out kidneys which is important while on medication and also keeps the hunger at bay.  I do not know if this advice would be useful to yourself but I suppose it is worth a try?  Even if it helps a ittle I think it is worth it. Subject  Advice needed, in regards to anti psychotics. I'm  Re: Advice needed, in regards to anti psychotics. I'm