stupidocdisstupid

Date posted: 4y

I’m going to be going on medication to help with my ocd and anxiety and depression (not sure yet haven’t been told by doctor) and I’m not too thrilled about it because I’m really worried about gaining weight on it, it’s the main reason I don’t want to take them. I’ve lost so much weight and I’m still losing, I weigh every week and eat healthy with an occasional cheat meal and I don’t want to put the weight back on Has anyone had experiences with this? Everything I read online is that they cause weight gain

Daria Alexan...

Date posted: 4y

You will not gain anything unless you start eating more. Weight doesn't appear from nowhere

Daria Alexan...

Date posted: 4y

And if you feel like you look like you gained something - it's water, not new fat or something

Daria Alexan...

Date posted: 4y

So if you control yourself it's going to be alright

stupidocdiss...

Date posted: 4y

Thank you, this is comforting to know, I’m very strict with what I eat now so I’m going to do my best to keep track and also get better mentally!

Daria Alexan...

Date posted: 4y

@stupidocdisstupid That's a great attitude!!

stupidocdiss...

Date posted: 4y

@Daria Alexandrovna I just keep overthinking that I’m gonna gain weight out of no where taking whatever medicaiton I end up taking and I really don’t want thg

adaptocd

Date posted: 4y

I think it’s a misconception that antidepressants just place weight on you without you doing anything. I’ve experienced a stimulated appetite on my SSRI, so I did gain 5 lb, but I was underweight from my depression, so it was an improvement. That being said, I only gained it from me eating normally again, not because I was just taking the medication itself.

Kls2121

Date posted: 4y

Thats what I have heard to. It stimulates your appetite

adaptocd

Date posted: 4y

@Kls2121 It’s nothing unmanageable. I only experienced an stimulation in the beginning, but it’s leveled out overtime.

stupidocdiss...

Date posted: 4y

I hope it’s just a misconception, I’m expecting to be hungry more on it but I do well now curving my appetite and resisting eating bad stuff and eating a lot. So I hope it doesn’t make things worse for me in the regard. I’m really nervous to start them

Maban

Date posted: 4y

Hi! I started medication two months ago, and I have actually lost weight. Ive been on a journey to better health as well, and i promise it’ll be ok! I was really worried about losing all my progress too, but just continue to watch yourself but obviously, allow those cheat meals!

Kls2121

Date posted: 4y

You've lost weight wow! Have you had any side effects?

stupidocdiss...

Date posted: 4y

I’m happy you’re doing great! I’m just gonna keep doing what I’m doing snd hoping nothing changes in that regard! I’m so nervous to take the medication

Maban

Date posted: 4y

I’ve been working out and eating well! I had a lot of side effects on my first SSRI, but ultimately none when i switched over to my second one!

Kls2121

Date posted: 4y

I'm guessing thas why you switched. What were your side effects?

Maban

Date posted: 4y

oh yeah, my first medication was a disaster. sooo many highs and lows, it was exhausting. I am confident that this second one is a lot better for me!

Kls2121

Date posted: 4y

How long did you wait to switch? I know its trial and error so how long till your like nope today isn't working?

stupidocdiss...

Date posted: 4y

I’m happy you got your medicine that’s working for you though!

stupidocdiss...

Date posted: 4y

I also want to know how long you waited to switch, I know so little about these medications I feel like I’m going on blind

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