Thank you Claire for your kind words and support of my condition/efforts. I am sorry about your best friend brother dealing with this. It is a tough challenge, . I am not sure about the medication cause weight gain..but I do put part of the blame on the meds due of eating so much. Mental health runs in my family and one thing that am learning on with medications is does make you eat more. I was on regualr risperdal, but switched to sugar free.
I live with my family and they are very, very helpful/supportive.
One advice to your best friend brother that deals with this is take the meds daily,no matter what.and also listen to the mental health professionals.. They are caring and do help alot when tough time strikes.
Again, thank you for your warm and caring support.