Posted by jedi on August 8, 2006, at 2:17:51
In reply to Thoughts on weight gain, posted by noelle on July 30, 2006, at 17:21:43
> I have gained about 40 pounds on my meds, risperdal, lithium, lamicatl and effexor. I exercise twice a day cardio morning weights night to keep from gaining more. I feel like I'm on a hamster wheel but I also realize its either this or sure breakdown. I have no choice any more than to resolve myself to this life and to be overweight. I just wish I could where a sign that says "its not her fault its the meds" I know its time for acceptance but its so hard
> NoelleHi Noelle,
Just thought I would pass on my problems with weight gain from atypical depression and the meds used to control it. I have been on and off Nardil(mostly on) for the past 10 years. Though Nardil is the gold standard for atypical depression it also causes severe cravings of sweet carbohydrates. I have gained more than 100 pounds since my first major depression. Still, if it was not for the MAOI, I would not be here today. I've found the only way to cut down on the carb cravings is to eliminate them completely. Not the healthiest diet but I use it for several weeks to drop 20 lbs, then go off for a while and gain some of it back. I've taken off about 40 pounds like this and with vigorous exercise. I used to be an athlete, ran everyday, did ironman events. Pretty hard to do when your 310 pounds. Anyway, good luck in your battle over the weight. I still think I'll take the weight problems over laying in misery on the floor, wishing I could die.
Take care,
Jedi
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