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is there any meds that does not cause weight gain?



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10/30/2007 09:27
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I have been told that I was bipolar and all the meds that they try is causeing me to gain weight and the doctors wont help. I am over weight as it is and it is part of my depression. So to me my meds are causing me more problems and not helping me. I am falling into a great big depression again and I feel so helpless. Has anyone taken anything that helps them loss the weight?

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10/30/2007 10:25
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Hi! Welcome!

It didn't help me lose weight (darnit) but Abilify doesn't cause weight gain. Maybe that is an option for you.

I totally feel for you. I am the same way. They put me on prozac once and I ballooned and haven't been able to come back from it yet. I am doing weight watchers though, which both gets me to eat/behave healthier and gets me out of the house so I don't isolate. I haven't lost a lot yet but at least it is a start.

Don't despair! Remember, if you get yourself to a healthy place, the weight will start to come off. Be patient, though, and concentrate on yourself for a while. Give yourself a break. You deserve it. (((hugs))) --peach


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10/30/2007 10:35
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I just went to the psychologist on Friday, i am getting Lamictal..She said that it doesnt seem to cause the weight gain...

I also do Weight Watchers..I havent started on any meds..But maybe its something you can think about like Peach suggested..Get yourself feeling healthy and maybe you can work on getting the weight off?Not sure if its harder to get weight off when you are taking a weight gaining med..So sorry that i cant help much!Good luck to you,

Amber

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10/30/2007 16:03
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You weight gain could be the result of depression. Staying withdrawn usually means less activity. The body 's metabolism is slowed and weight gain occurs.

It will help you feel better when you are on the medication. Then, you'll want to do things again!

I wish you well and a speedy return!

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10/30/2007 16:21
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On what MsBimbo said, it's very easy to fall into depression and fatigue when first starting medication, since doctors usually start with mood stabilizers before risking anti-depressants.

For now, try to at least keep somewhat active, and try to satisfy any cravings you get with healthier rather than junk/fast food (it's very hard I know!). Just taking a walk around your neighborhood in the morning/afternoon if you get the chance will help both with the depression and the weight gain.

It's hard to summon up the strength to get moving in this state, but once you do you'll be amazed at what else you can accomplish that day!

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10/31/2007 12:00
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I have been on my current meds for 5 months now. I still have a lot of fatique and I am starting to go down hill again. I exercise for 45-60 minutes 4 to 5 times a week and I still am putting on weight. within this past month and a half I have noticed that I have started to binge eat without even realizeing I am. I am so tired of not feeling alive and having to deal with massive headaches and fatigue just so I dont bite anyones heads off. Isn't there something out there that will help. I feel like a human guniea pig. I try one thing and it makes me suscidal and try another one and it knocks me out with bad overwhilming fatigue the next day, I try another and it gives me such bad headaches that I just cry all day, the bad thing to it all is that I feel better for about 1 month after starting them and then I am right back where I started. I have 3 young children that needs their mom but at this point I want to run away just so I dont hurt them anymore. My husband has to deal with my angre and my weight and to tell you the truth he doesnt like either of them. My whole life is falling apart and my therpist isnt helping.

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