Bodybuilding & psychiatric meds

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out to the bikini and bodybuilding community for some insight. I recently received a mental health diagnosis and will be starting two classes of medication: SSRIs and antipsychotics (APs).

I’ve read that many people respond well to SSRIs without major issues when it comes to bodybuilding, but I’m struggling to find reliable information about the impact of APs. My main concern is how these medications might affect weight regulation and overall body response, especially in the context of building muscle and shredding down.

Are there any coaches or athletes here with experience navigating this? I’d really appreciate any advice or insights. I’d ask my coach directly, but I’m hesitant to share something so personal just yet.

Thank you in advance! 💕

EDIT (adding in): what I’m mainly worried about is a med making me look soft/gain fat in unwanted areas if that’s even mechanistically possible or maybe I’m actually certifiable 😂