losing weight......
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Since being depressed I've lost my appetite and am losing weight. Ive lost almost 1stone in a week, has anyone else experienced this loss of appetite?
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Posted , 6 users are following.
Since being depressed I've lost my appetite and am losing weight. Ive lost almost 1stone in a week, has anyone else experienced this loss of appetite?
1 like, 14 replies
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lorraine52317 simon8173
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Yes I too lost over two stone in a matter of three weeks, my appetite was zero. It is so hard to force yourself to eat when the very idea of eating is a no go! I managed to drink complan which is much the same as a protein drink. Plus a banana daily, that was as much as I could manage.
It's important you find a little something to eat. I know how hard it is when every part of you doesn't want food.
As your depression lifts a bit your appetite will start to return.
Make sure you drink plenty of water.
god bless
Lorraine xx
simon8173 lorraine52317
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stevo1975 simon8173
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lucy32753 simon8173
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lucy32753 simon8173
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ursulauc62 simon8173
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If you start antidepressant meds that will usually help to normalise youre appetite. You should go to your GP about this asap.
Lots of Luck
chris14174 simon8173
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Hope you don't feel alone in this x
simon8173
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lorraine52317 simon8173
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How long have you been on citalopram for and what dose are you on? Your appetite will be reluctant to return until your depression eases.
I know even when people tell you to try and eat..probability is you don't because the hunger or want for food is not there!
It is so important you get something down you eg protein shake or similar, otherwise recovery may take longer. I use to force myself and push a little soft food in my mouth and swallow it with a mouthful of water! I would still retch like crazy but I knew I needed to eat something small to not spiral into malnutrition related illness. Think of something you can tolerate that doesn't take much in the way of preparation.
Keep in touch
god bless xx
simon8173 lorraine52317
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I am actually eating now, I don't have breakfast, have fruit for lunch and a reasonable plate full of food in the evening but still losing weight. I'm onfluoxetine, 20mg a day. Think they are starting to work.
lorraine52317 simon8173
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so pleased you are managing to eat now. Try getting some extra carbs down you next!
keep me posted!
Lorraine x