Posted by IsoM on February 8, 2002, at 17:36:55
In reply to Re: Weight Gain/Loss with ADs, posted by Milena on February 8, 2002, at 17:18:09
Milena, has depression made you inactive? I guess that's a stupid question as I don't know anyone who's depressed that feels like being active, but are you lots more inactive when depressed? When you're on meds & they're working for you, do you feel like becoming more active? Or are you still sluggish?
You do realise, don't you, that your body will (at least normally) slow its metabolic rate way down when you eat little? It senses starvation ahead & tries to conserve what energy it can. If your rate slows down, it needs to be reset. Sommetimes, returing to normal eating & vigourous exercise will do it.
It wouldn't hurt to get your thyroid checked too. Even slightly low thyroid function will add to depression. Some doctors will treat depression by adding a low dose of thyroxine. Hypothyroidism is fairly common among women aged 30-55 yrs old.
Feeling tired or sleepy, cold, lethargic, slower heartrate, mentally foggy & forgetful are often signs of hypothyroidism. Surprisingly, I wasn't cold at all or had a slow heart-rate when I found I had it.
There's no way I have an answer for weight gain on meds. I feel bad for friends who've have that problem though & wish I could help. I know I gained some weight while I was hypothyroidic & hated the way I looked. But I lost it again when I was properly treated.
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