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I have eating disorder and i want to give up smoking ,also suffer depression

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jay_babes
jay_babes

and take sertraline, i put on weight with this and made me ill so confused, because if i give up smoking gain weight too, any help on how to take antidepressants  which do not gain weight and help with giving up smoking, without gaining weight, very impotrant as i have lost 5 and a half stone , so scared i will go back there , any suggestions

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  • Jnn
    Jnn jay_babes

    Posted

    Hi I know the feeling.  For smoking, have you tried nicotine gum? It can be really helpful. 

    Best,

    Jonathan

  • Spargo6
    Spargo6 jay_babes

    Posted

    dear jay,

    unfortunately most,if not all antidepressants, seem to put weight on.(probaby sponsered by kellogs!?)

    i,myself have problems with my weight, middle of night manic eating.

    You haven't said what your mental symtems are but i have found that really good back and shoulder massage gets rid of the back/shoulder tension, which makes ,for me,alot of difference.

    Also if you can get on some sort of program,ie,group therapy,it can be daunting, but will help you understand that you are not isolated. (helped me loads).

    Really hoped this helps.

    Richard.

    please feel free to contact me.

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