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Posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2007, at 22:49:50
Valium 20mg. Need all answers good and bad and when you took it the dose and whether it caused weight gain . Thanks Phillipa
Posted by your#1fan on October 3, 2007, at 23:47:24
In reply to Pdoc said can try lyrica with low dose luvox and v, posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2007, at 22:49:50
hey phillipa how long have you been on luvox?
sorry i cant really awnser the question.
Posted by stargazer2 on October 4, 2007, at 8:20:16
In reply to Pdoc said can try lyrica with low dose luvox and v, posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2007, at 22:49:50
I know weight gain is a big issue for many but I believe your mental health supercedes this. If you gain weight (depending how much, of course) it's better to have a life with some weight gain than no life at all. Am I not right? Look at Ugotta who lost weight on nardil when all signs pointed to him gaining weight. He took the risk and won.
You'll lose weight if you can go out and have a normal life. Weight gain is the outcome mostly of poor eating habits, not going out of the house and no exercise. The fact that you ride your bike every day tells me you really don't have to worry about weight gain and it's my opinion if you feel better, you will be more active and weight gain will not be an issue or a slight one, which is well worth it.
And I've gained myself, just from being depressed (and older, sorry this is true for me) but now I have the motivation to do something about. I feel most of the weight gain is from not feeling good enough to move and make good lifestyle choices for optimal health. One reason may be the condition is not fully responsive to the medication yet.
And I think you are someone that will be vigilant about your eating habits and exersize routines. So your goal has to be foremost...eradiacate the anxiety first, no matter what else happens. You will overcome any weight gain if it occurs just because you are so disciplined with routines.
Stargazer
Posted by Phillipa on October 4, 2007, at 19:16:08
In reply to Weight gain/Phillipa, posted by stargazer2 on October 4, 2007, at 8:20:16
Add one more thing my truffle eating. l0 a night is probably why I've gained. But for reasons unknown lost my taste and ability to feel full about now four years ago. Horrible. Truffles at least give me a feel in my mouth and I can taste a hint on dark chocolate. My reasoning is that I should have one thing to enjoy. Phllipa anyone with any ideas how to get taste back horrible.
Posted by Racer on October 4, 2007, at 23:19:19
In reply to Weight gain/Phillipa, posted by stargazer2 on October 4, 2007, at 8:20:16
> I feel most of the weight gain is from not feeling good enough to move and make good lifestyle choices for optimal health.
Actually, the weight gain from psychotropic medications is usually caused by metabolic changes caused by the medications themselves. Yes, some meds may increase appetite, leading to increased intake, but many cause significant enough changes to metabolism that weight gain can result without changes in eating or exercise patterns.
Because so many doctors do tend to blame the patient for weight gain, I try to correct this view whenever possible -- it's like a soapbox for me, because I know just how devastating the weight gain from these medications can be.
I'm done now...
Posted by Phillipa on October 5, 2007, at 19:42:45
In reply to Weight gain/Phillipa, posted by stargazer2 on October 4, 2007, at 8:20:16
It's true the older you get the easier to gain weight as hormones also play a big part. So I've always eatten less since menopause. Breakfast cereal, yougurt and berries. Lunch one half sandwich then nothing till right now I eat the truffles then a healthy choice dinner and thats it. Of course the thyroid doesn't help either. Phillipa
Posted by stargazer2 on October 5, 2007, at 21:28:52
In reply to Re: Weight gain/Phillipa » stargazer2, posted by Phillipa on October 5, 2007, at 19:42:45
I think the biggest reason I have gained is not Nardil but being so inactive for the last year due to depression. I know some meds can affect metabolism, I can't think of the one that seems to always cause weight gain, but I know for myself, based on my food intake and lack of exercise, those are the real reasons I have gained weight. Keeping fit and healthy requires alot of energy, motivation and discipline which are all diminished with depression.
But I say this and mean this, I would rather gain weight and overcome depression than be a thin, unhappy person. I guess I don't base that much of my self esteem in my appearance like I did when I was really depressed. I thought if I looked good I could fake it better. It does work when younger but it requires a lot of energy to keep up the facade constantly. My goal has always been to get out of this depression no matter what it took and if it was weight gain, I always felt I could combat that more easily than a life with depression.
Stargazer
Posted by Phillipa on October 5, 2007, at 22:16:31
In reply to Re: Weight gain/prefer over depression, posted by stargazer2 on October 5, 2007, at 21:28:52
Stargazer I know what you mean and I did the same thing looked pretty darn good til menopause and then it's downhill lack of hormones but I do stay active. I saw the ophrah show and am thinking my anxiety could actually be bipolar triggered by the thyroid not being able to stabalize. Maybe get an estrogen patch as l0 years of feeling well are better than 30 of feeling like you know what. Phillipa
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