Today, I found out that of the three medications I am taking for depression, one causes weight gain, one causes severe weight gain, and one "might cause weight gain." FML
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Today, I found out the medications my doctor gave me for depression are making me fat. My main reason for depression is an eating disorder. Now, I'm fat instead of just thinking I am. FML
Today, I found out the medication my doctor gave me for depression is making me fat. My main reason for depression is an eating disorder. Now, I'm fat instead of just thinking I am. FML
Today, I told my step-mom that my medication is causing me to lose weight. She looked me up and down and suggested I triple my dosage. FML
Today, after a year of diet and rigorous exercise, I've still gained weight. Confused, I went to my doctor. Apparently I have a thyroid condition he forgot to mention, and therefore haven't been on medication for, thus causing weight gain. FML
Today, I discovered that of the three medicines I now have to take, all three of them have acne as a side effect. When acne is a side effect, I am 100% guaranteed to get it. FML
Today, I was prescribed two different medications. I was also informed that they will both give me diarrhea for the next two weeks. FML
Today, I realized that acne is a major side effect of a medication I'm taking. The medication is to help me with my anxiety. The acne is creating more anxiety. And the more anxious I get, the more meds I need. And the more my face breaks out. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple of weeks ago. The upside is that the diabetic meds I've been prescribed help with weight loss. The takeaway? Diarrhea. Lots and lots of diarrhea. FML
Today, I reached a total of three doctors, one therapist, one psychiatrist, and five prescribed medications, all because my body refuses to let me sleep. FML
Today, I had a doctor's appointment because I've recently lost weight. I'm already underweight, and I was concerned because the weight loss has been causing some other health concerns to worsen. My doctor's exact words of advice? "Eating food usually leads to weight gain." FML
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kodinbug 2
:( fail. Extreme fail and might cause fail. Not a good time
Razzle_Dazzle_5 11
Hmm, you have the choice of being depressed, or the choice of being fat and happy. Which will you pick? BUM BUM BUMMM!
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Comments (200)
keidus324 6
So much for not being depressed.
DrCatFarlane 0
Those are just side effects that have a possibility of happening, sweetie. Not everyone will experience them. Your body may react differently.
AndrewRoks1998 2
LET THE FATTENING BEGIN
Meowingtons500 18
Hmm. You should ask about medical marijuana... :)
Michael_92 20
Then gain weight by eating all the time, great idea.
Meowingtons500 18
There is such thing as healthy snacks. :)
Michael_92 20
Oh it was a joke....hell its prolly safer than any antidepressant out there.
Calyx_fml 22
No, it wasn't.
Candice0687 0
okay well you should keep taking medications because the doctor prescribed to you for a reason almost all anti depressants cause weight gain all you have to do is work out and eat better but if you get off your anti depressants you will feel worse than when you first got on them
ganjaranja 10
They don;t cause weight gain in themselves, they increase your appetite. OP just remember if you eat healthy and get enough exercise you have nothing to worry about. Alot of people even lose weight because their energy comes back up when their mood does. Plus some people lose their appetite when depressed and lose weight and the medications just bring them back to normal, hence weight gain. I lost weight on them but I did stop eating as much and got more exercise, it's up to you :)
khaayotic 16
If that so happens to be the case, just work out. Exercise is also a great stress reliever, so in my opinion, it's a win/win ! c:
Michael_92 20
Well if I was you I would either A: workout and be active to counter it or B: ask the doc about different medications.
perdix 31
On the meds, you'll get so fat, it will be depressing and you'll have to keep taking the meds to treat your depression. Big Pharma has got it all worked out -- "treating" diseases is a much better business model than curing them.
luckyd880 12
Thank you! That's what I was saying in u earlier comment but people thumbed me down. Good luck with your comment! I thumbed it up. Lol
perdix 31
#30, I thumbed you up. Yours is similar to mine, except mine has a crazy conspiracy theory. Or so the Swiss would have you believe ;)
luckyd880 12
Guess I just gotta throw something crazy in to spice it up!
perdix 31
That strategy works in commenting and in the sack ;)
kayleebearr 6
#63 It works for almost everything :)
thiscrazything 1
Not to worry about the weight gain, either. Big pharma has a pill for that, too.
mtrrace 4
Try our new depression medication (warning may cause depression)
Michael_92 20
annnd...facial hair, back hair, weight gain, teeth falling out, temporary blindness, and increases your risk for heart disease, heart attack, missing longs and in very rare cases studies have shown a third arm. Call now for your free trial!
Michael_92 20
lungs* I could blame auto-correct, but it wasn't that
kemando 22
Sounds counter productive.