Posted by nolegirl23 on March 15, 2007, at 20:07:44
For those who don't know, about six months ago, I was discharged from and eating disorder hospital (anorexia nevosa w/ bulima)..
Since then, I have been put on additional meds, meaning meds that I was not on prior to my hospitalization. ..
I am currently on Lexapro - 40 mgs
Xanax XR - 4 mgs
Lamictal - 200 mgs
Vistaril - 50 mgs (for sleep)..
After being released from inpatient, I discovered wine. Wine mixed with my meds and the ultra calming, super soothing effect that a few glasses of wine had on top of my meds.
But now, six months after my relase from hospitalization, I feel so fat. I am 20 lbs heavier than when I was released. EVerybody keeps telling me that I look 'fine,' great,' average, healthy, ect. Anyways, I feel huge, fat, gross.. and nobody will tell me the truth!I feel that because everybody who I know has seen what I will do to lose weight, that nobody will be honest with me if I start to gain weight. I feel like everybody walks on eggshells around me so that I won't freak out and drop another 40 lbs.. I feel like everybody is lying to me; I feel like they are just saying that i look 'fine' to passify me in hopes that I quit asking..
I guess my ultimate question is, can my meds be responsible for weight gain ?
I work out 45 minutes a day, 4 times a week.
I eat a low fat, hight protein diet ( my T says that I restrict calories and excersize too much..) but for some reason, I have gained 20 lbs since my release from the eating disorder treatment facility..My second question, how much alcohol does one need to consume before weight gain is noticed?
When I drink, I drink red wine. I drink about 3 glasses on average (sometimes 4..). I still maintain my normal routine of healthy eating and intensive cardio 4 times a week..Am I gaining weight because of my body getting used to food? Am I gaining because of meds? Am I gaining because of wine? Am I even overweight or is it just this damn eating disorder screaming in my ear that I am to fat????
Effin A !
G.D. eating disorders!
poster:nolegirl23
thread:741386
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