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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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Comments (212)
Kawboy 1
Damn! fyl op.. maybe u should go to the gym and excersise some or eat healthy? (not a fat joke either)
MsBane 0
Oh Kawboy.. why did you have to ruin your body with a tribal sleeve?
Kawboy 1
Oh MsBane... cause I really liked the design and where I'm from u don't see many full tribal sleeves :)
MsBane 0
I guess I'll except your answer.
Kawboy 1
:)
emmanizzer 6
I loooove tribals! I would totally get one if I was a guy.
aussie_gemini 5
he's in a tribe!
mzfoxy31 0
Love ur tattoo!!!!! Can u email me a pic of it please?? [email protected] Thank u!!
iluvhobos 5
26- You'll what his answer?? Oh oh, you mean 'accept'! You will ACCEPT his answer! Oh okay, got it.
pimpnainteasy 5
I have a sleeve of dragons and a koi fish. And a tsunami effect
rocketeer_97 1
There's plenty more depression pills to choose from. Don't get too down in the dumps OP (:
ncvolley123 8
you should be doing something about it rather than submitting an FML.
xNephilim 19
Yes, because posting a FML takes up SO much time that OP couldn't POSSIBLY find the time to go to her doctor.
alwayzjess 0
That's terrible there is different depression pills ask your doctor for a different prescription because this one isn't working for you.
pinkspaceboundro 0
how long have you been taking the meds? ask the doctor to change them
musicrox1616 0
if youre depressed why are you posting this and telling us?
Ricrad 11
Comments like this are why depressed people are reluctant to get help.
TheMonica 0
Ask them for a different prescription, like other people said. Some make you gain weight, some make you lose weight, and some don't affect your weight at all. You just have to keep trying until you find one that works for you. Also, counseling would probably be an excellent addition to your medication. It's been shown that therapy + meds have the best results (fot most people, anyway). Good luck! I know how tough battling depression can be.
bloodshedblack 5
now shes depressed because she has the wrong depression medication. lol
jellybelliez 0
awww sori to hear!! maybe umm.....………................. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm idk wut 2 tell u!! u shood sue him 4 that
dudeitsdanny 10
I should sue your grade school teachers for emotional distress.
Beebow_fml 5
This is what makes me lose faith in humanity.
kiaralove53 0
My mother had to go on hormone therapy. The first medication type she received made her get a bad allergic reaction. Can she sue for that? No! You just switch pills...
bpell15 5
I have to agree with dudeitsdanny. I think I just lost brain cells reading that.
johnnyexpl0sion 0
Read her profile and let the rofls commence.
reagan71 11
Haha just took your advice Johnny and she seems like a class act. Too funny
kay7jay 0
she's probably still in middle school from the looks of things, it's not really nice to make fun of kids.
ReynshineCutting 10
It's not making fun of them when they're morons who are one day going to be involved in society.
cockseverywhere 2
I was intelligent when I was in middle school. that's no excuse.
LakersFanatiC 3
Well when youll stop taking them pills ull loose weight and after that u wont think ur fat since you wont be fat anymore! Its not that bad OP cheer up.
kdkorz 7
...except many people need to take antidepressants for the rest of their lives, plus waiting would be miserable for the op. Their best bet is to try a different pill. As someone on an SNRI myself, I know how hard it can to go off one prescription and onto another, but it can be worth it. And before some smartass tells me it's "SSRI," I'm on a slightly newer class of antidepressants called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.
Flutist 3
Also, its not instantaneous weight loss. You don't get off the pill and suddenly you're thin. Those pills mess with your brain chemistry, weaning off them could potentially put Op at risk.
kpadgett045 0
great question...