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Hi,
I've never posted on a forum before but wondered if anyone could give me any advise.
I was diagnosed with depression just before christmas, I had quite a traumatic year with a series of bad events occurring, I was also getting married which I think was the only thing keeping me going, looking back now I realise I was slipping into a depressive state for about 2 months before I finally broke. I fell into quite a catatonic state being unable to function at even a basic level, it was as if my brain had just shut down.
The doc started me on sertraline but this made my anxiety so bad that I couldn't even go into my back garden, unable to leave the house or speak to anyone for a month, he then gave me citralopram, this reduced my anxiety but gave me insomnia, so I spent another month sleeping (or rather not sleeping) on my sofa and only getting a few hours of sleep here and there.
So my doc decided to try mirtazapine, my depression has reduced dramatically but I've have gained a lot of weight, which at first I thought was a welcome side effect compared to anxiety and insomnia but now this is really starting to lower my mood again,
When I was at the beginning of my illness and was unable to function, eating didn't even enter my head and I lost around a stone and a half (my usual weight sticks around 10 - 10 1/2 stone) to 9 stone, I looked really unwell at this weight, but since being on mirtazapine I have gained 2 1/2 stone in the first month (I'm into my second month now) and it's just staying there. I have tried changing my diet and exercising but I'm stuck at nearly 12 stone.
I look overweight, none of my clothes fit me and the worse part is that I look 6 months pregnant and because I am only just venturing out again after months of solitude, a lot of people think that I am pregnant and that's why they haven't seen me, I'm struggling to keep my smile and tell people I'm not as I am infertile and this has been one of the issues that led to my depression in the first place.
I'm not sure if anyone can help, I guess I'm just looking for advise on losing the weight or whether I should change my meds (again!!!!)
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bekstar
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maz050 bekstar
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Be cafeful with fruit. It's very high in sugar. Try to avoid eating all of the apple just eat the outside and a few mm under the skin. Also avoid bananas high calories and carbs. Try berries. Blueberries, Blackcurrents and strawberries insted.
Soundman74 maz050
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SW say fruit is unlimited and you will lose weight.
chris62872
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bekstar
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bekstar
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(((Hugs)))
chris62872
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Soundman74 chris62872
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RobertT
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The resulting increased insulin demand may (thinking of a recent "Horizon" programme on television) or may not be a good thing.
rachael42781
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chris62872
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I have put on about 5 lbs I think in three weeks, I'm confident I can lose this or whilst gaining muscle I have lost instead . I was very active before I got depressed , mainly weights, and was very good at watching what I ate. I also still lost by having one or two pig out nights a week. Also if you are interested - women do not get bulky by lifting weights, it is a common myth.
If you're finding it hard to track your daily food intake I recommend the myfitnesspal app
Chris
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I had a similar experience with mirtazapene -- increased appetite and weight gain. I decided to go off it, and within a few weeks I was back to my normal weight. Although the drug made me feel better, I really couldn't handle the weight gain.
Good luck finding a medication that works for you! It can take a few attempts.
cat196111 Vancouver
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hi i read about your experience with remeron.I'm thinkng that caused my weight gain which is making me more depressed. I am useing it for sleep so maybe getting off might not be so bad. I'm glad I read your reply. thank you. Cat
jenny_55468
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Mit. does cause increased appetite , you do not have to give in to that , take control . One thing you can control when in that black hole that none of us want to be in . Only eat what you would normally eat . You will not gain weight if you did not before .
have you actually got married now , as far as I understand , these days weddings cause lots of stress , meant to be happy time .
Do it your way . I proposed to my partner and we were married within 3 weeks , seems to take 3 years now . Also seems to cost a fortune . No wonderyou are stressed .
Good luck
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