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
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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 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
Today, I went to the doctor to talk about my depression and low self-esteem. He told me that I shouldn't think of myself as a fat pig for being overweight. I don't think that and I'm NOT overweight. FML
Today, my father told me that my mental health issues, which have been confirmed by multiple doctors and tests, are all caused by the fact that I'm slightly overweight and don't exercise a lot. 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, my psychiatrist asked me if I felt bad about my weight. When I said no, he looked surprised and said, "Why not?" FML
Today, after six months of eating a better diet and exercising every other day, I can now say that I am physically healthier, but the lifestyle changes have done absolutely nothing to help my depression. That was the whole reason I started doing this in the first place. 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 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
Today, my parents came for a visit and spent the whole time pressuring me to ask my doctor for medication to lose weight. FML
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dudeitsdanny 10
Yeah, but jolly fat people are better than sad fat people! Seriously, though, go to a specialist on eating disorders. You're aware you have one, aware you need help.. Now get the help, if you can afford it. Otherwise, talk to your doctor. There's different meds you can try, and differrnt methods. Exercise can help your depression, and it MIGHT help your self-image.
techweed 12
That's ****** up
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spedyblue 1
lose weight, gain life
spedyblue 1
lose weight, gain life
dontfeedthetroll_fml 2
or maybe you just think you're fat because of your disorder...
squeegybee 0
What medication are you taking?
xora 3
HAHA thats just soooo retarded!
ardencred 7
are you 90 lbs instead of 60lbs? That's terruble
Steffi 26
Shut up.
MoNercy 10
I'd be interested to know what the OP actually considers fat. If she was suffering from anorexia and was severely underweight, then medication that helps her to put on weight and reach a healthy level can only be a good thing. Often recovering anorexics have trouble coming to terms with the fact that they need to change their mindset to understand that a healthy weight is not fat.
justbigbs 6
Ah American, got a problem, have a pill, WTF? IT IS DIFFICULT TO LOOSE WEIGHT IN AMERICAN, BECAUSE OF AMERICAN FOOD and it highly engineered food products! . seriously all american food have too much calories, if you truly want to loose weight , easy method: weight watchers/jenny craig. foreign food, true chinese food (NOT AMERICAN CHINESE!), Japanese food if you're into shushi, Indian food (have not seen a lot of fat Indians no offense to anyone, just personal experience) or Cold cuts like subways or make your own with right portions. hard way: calorie counter, no fast food (mcdonalds, burgerking, kfc) burgers, pizza, pasta, or anything fried. No soda (excessive corn syrup, personally I think corn syrup does health damage to the body).
mommy21 16
Although you may have a few good points, some depression is actually a chemical imbalance in your brain, you can make the decision as to medicate or not. If it's not you or your body, don't judge others for having different views! She was seeking help, which is a responsible thing to do, wether it be pills, or just talking to someone. As another human being, try to empathize instead of judge. That's what's wrong with the world. Along with MANY other things, but this is a big one. Try to have an open mind, especially when someone is trusting their business with you and others. What if it was someone you loved dearly? Would it be different? Would you judge then? Would you go out of your way to be absolutely closed minded to them? I bet not. Try to think of her as what she is, another human being who is just having a really tough time. Have a damn heart.
lizardlols 0
now you're fat...or are you? O.o
lizardlols 0
now you're fat...or are you? O.o