Health: Today, I found out the medications my doctor gave me for depression...

By DarkMaskDiva - 16/06/2011 00:24 - United States

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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By DarkMaskDiva - 21/03/2020 18:00

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

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By Anonymous - 29/04/2012 03:00 - United States - Winchester

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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By Coley - 29/01/2009 22:46 - Canada

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

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By Anonymous - 29/05/2015 14:23 - United States - Bradenton

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

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By cuntingbitchofawhore - 06/02/2016 03:11 - United States - Bloomington

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

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By ouch - 14/06/2012 11:26 - Australia - Collaroy

Today, my psychiatrist asked me if I felt bad about my weight. When I said no, he looked surprised and said, "Why not?" FML

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By siamne - 28/03/2021 23:00

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

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By Anonymous - 01/12/2017 01:30

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

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By Anonymous - 15/06/2019 06:30 - United States - Durham

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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Get a second opinion

By Anonymous - 01/09/2023 00:00 - Australia

Today, I saw my specialist and I told her that one of my medications is messing with my head too much. I said that it’s making my depression so bad I have started cutting again, and want to walk in front of a truck. They said I just have to "suck it up". FML

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Thursday 16 June 2011 8:51

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

Thursday 16 June 2011 8:45

That's ****** up

Comments

TitansFan28 0

Friday 17 June 2011 21:02

You could lose some weight? I think that would be a great solution

mecob 0

Saturday 18 June 2011 0:17

fat people are hot anyway

AReyes387 0

Saturday 18 June 2011 0:36

Next time don't rely on meds to "cure" you...some people's children

OzzyMoo 0

Saturday 18 June 2011 1:00

The pill itself doesn't have calories, just pointing that out.

mommy21 16

Tuesday 20 October 2015 5:16

It's a side effect. Like a bunch of other type of medications. Your ignorance is another persons pain.

brikka 1

Saturday 18 June 2011 2:48

the same EXACT thing happened to me and my dr was an ED specialist, and no I didnt need to gain weight at that point. just got more depressed and had to starve the weight off. get off the med!

Krennicus 0

Saturday 18 June 2011 4:34

There is a drug for that.

shaniecerb 0

Saturday 18 June 2011 7:09

is someone gonna start talkn about skinny ppl?im ready to defend myself

penicillin 0

Saturday 18 June 2011 19:00

One doctor put me on Wellbutrin even though I had bulimia. I could have had a seizure if I purged while taking it. I told the doctor, who checked and realized her mistake. She put me on Zoloft and it didn't work that well, I did a suicide attempt so a psychiatrist put me on a higher dose. I stopped taking it some months after since I was crying everyday and I was putting on weight because of the stress. Even by stopping my meds, I wasn't able to lose the weight since I was still over stressed. Now, I'm on Effexor and I feel much more relaxed and I started back my eating disorder treatment. The weight is going off slowly and I'm eating better, I'm working out 3-4 times every week for a reasonable time and I have a stable job. You have to talk with your doctor about this and to actually help yourself.