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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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ninja_darkstar 6
Why would you be so self centered that you had to take medication that made you fat
mommy21 16
Seriously????? Get a life. This is the reason people struggle so much with self confidence, people who tell them they are worthless. Hasn't your family ever told you if you can't say anything nice, don't open your damn gob?? Give this girl a break!! She has a condition so many people struggle with. If someone is struggling, don't kick them while they are down, help them back up, and remind them why they need to keep fighting. Life is hard enough without dick heads like you to **** shit up.
acke01 14
Maybe you just think they make you fat
zsmith105 11
You're beautiful no matter how fat you are. Don't let anyone tell you different.
analise1998 25
stay strong xx
rhiley 26
what a shitty doctor tbh
mommy21 16
I'm so sorry you're going through that. What I would try to do, and I understand with depression it can be very difficult to stay motivated, but if you have time and are in the are for it, try to make sure to go on walks or jogs, and see if there are any good exercises for you that you can even do at home. I would also look into talking to your therapist, letting her know what's going on if you already haven't to see if you can switch to a different medication for it. If they won't change it, I would change therapists. Also there are groups you can look into as well that may help. Try to keep your head up sweetie, life has so much to offer and you can do this. Remember you have control over your life, and you can do this. You just have to find the strength. I don't know you, but as another person who suffers depression, i know you can do this. Keep fighting the good fight!! ?
LyricaSilvan 30
That's extremely poor treatment. I hope you went to a specialist for eating disorders and got better help, or at least talked to your doctor about trying some meds that wouldn't increase weight gain. S/he should have known better than to give you something that would make you gain weight when you already had a condition related to that.