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)
pie97 0
If you only THOUGHT you were fat, why did you need a doctor?
Ricrad 11
You don't understand eating disorders, do you?
Calyx_fml 22
You probably are NOT fat. You are probably just starting to not look emaciated; starting to have a healthier body shape and size. You probably still have an eating disorder, only now you have a scapegoat; a reason to believe your own lies to yourself. Its the medicine! Bullshit. An excess of control is actually lack of control. Moderation is the pinnacle of control and excellence. Strive for moderation, not extremity and you will find happiness.
rcm826 3
then exercise. you'll get fit, healthy, lose the weight and be less depressed from the endorphins. you'll feel better about yourself physically and mentally
rcm826 3
Or since you were prob underweight because of the eating disorder u are now probably at the weight u should be
evil_toad 0
or your not fat and the pills don't work
tsmsport 1
well then don't be depressed. . . dumb dumb!
mommy21 16
Don't be an asshole dumb dumb!
cybermolly10 7
If you decide to quit be very careful about weaning off your pills. Do it under a doctor's supervision.
carly159 0
okay thats terrible and i dont understand why people wuld think they deserve that.
h2owen 0
or are you 0_o
ekb294 4
usually anti-depressants lessen the urge to want to eat but they're all different. ask ur doc to change ur prescription btw I know how u feel
kaieleigh 0
the same thing happened to me. :( they do it to make you gain weight.