Shrinks, Meds, and Weight Gain, oh my!

I keep meaning to make a new post but it always flies by...

Anyways, in a nutshell, I've finally found a new shrink, have an appointment with a therapist lined up, and had a change in my lithium dosage.  Unfortunately, that has translated into rapid weight gain in my midsection.  It's almost comical in a sad way given that my limbs have stayed fairly muscular and my ribcage still sticks out but I have a really flabby potbelly.  From a health perspective, though, adding 2 inches to one's waistline in a week is really bad.

I've also started a new job which promises to add lots of stress - the commute alone makes people cringe.  We will see though - it's for a greater cause than myself and I've become too reclusive as it is.  Here's to hoping for survival and a reduction in lithium dosage!