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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rockon10 3
or mate you're not really fat and you just THINK you are because of the way you look at yourself. you're probably beautiful and have nothing to worry about.
thetrollyoulike 6
are you sure thats not the eating disorder talking?
VeilOfVelvet 0
Gonna have to agree with #116. You're probably at a HEALTHY weight right now.
bn326160 13
At least you don't have an eating disorder anymore.
nerdsgetmehot 23
Just because OP gained weight doesn't mean that she doesn't have an eating disorder anymore.
MellisaTatum 6
I'm sorry OP, that happened when I had to take the Prednizone for my knee. Gained a bunch of weight. However, fat or skinny you are beautiful in your own way.(:
msj1093 0
it's simple switch meds some make you lose weight so off set it by eating more. or you could stay on the same pills and eat in portions, eat not to be hungry kinda thing. If you eat half of what you would normally eat theirs nothing to make you gain weight. unless your body is in starvation mode try eating more. sounds weird but your body will gain weight from eating anything because it will store everything so if you eat more you will lose weight because your body will shed all of the extra. but that only works if you exercise a lot so the extra will get energy will get burned and not stored. theirs a lot that goes into cutting weight and if you do it right you could lose pounds in a week even a day. their were some wrestling practices where I'd lose 7 pounds in 2-3 hours mostly water weight but you also burn fat to. be careful with your hydration level don't dehydrated. and for all the girls that think skipping breakfast helps to lose weight, it doesn't. breakfast is the best meal to eat because you have all day to burn off the food you ate and it also starts your metabolism witch will help get rid of fat. and breakfast is the best time to eat junk food to. because you have all day to use the calories. and after 8:00 snacks are bad because the energy from will get stored.
pinkribbon22 0
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then maybe you shouldnt have gotten fat in the first place
eesiino24 0
are you sure theyre making you fat? it could just be all the stress your putting on yourself while your taking the pills... which makes it seem like it's the pills fault when it's really not
BigDickDawson 0
anorexia is bad
BigDickDawson 0
anorexia is bad