Posted by LILIAN on April 5, 2001, at 11:27:32
In reply to Re: Does anyone have any advice?, posted by Christina on April 5, 2001, at 8:52:02
> Thanks for the feed back!
This is what I DO NOT UNDERSTAND!
I drink at least 64oz of water a day, walk or excercise daily and I eat 3 meals with very little snacking!
Looking back, in the first 2 months of taking the meds I did have an increase in my appetite and all I was doing is sleeping but, at the time I guess I did not recognize it, what with Xmas and all and I was really depressed!
The meds seem to be helping the depression I now take 75mg compared to the 225mg I was taking.
I have either a shake or cereal for breakfast
a shake or salad for lunch and a piece of fruit
and for dinner at about 6pm I have chicken /fish veg and half baked potato.(or the equivelent)
I don't consider this eating too much! if I do snack its carrots or an apple.
AND I AM STILL GAINING!
Lilian
This is just a thought.. but have you read the book "Potatoes Not Prozac"?
> Before anyone shoots me for recommending this book on this site, I have to say.. I DO NOT recommend you discontinue your meds,
> But this book does have useful information about how eating certain foods can help with mood and help with the weight gain of ADs.
> I found the guidelines to be very helpful in helping to eliminate cravings.
> If you don't have time to get to the book store, check out Amazon.com for helpful book reviews.
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> Good luck.
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> > Does anyone have any suggestions how to counteract a weight gain of 24lbs?
> > I have been taking efexor xr for 7months and I can not deal with this weight any longer!
> > None of my clothes fit and this is very depressing in itself.
> > I really do not have any other bad side effects but if I can not resolve this issue I will have to discontinue the meds, which I really do not want to do.
> > I take it for major depression and anxiety/social phobia.
> > ANY SUGGESTIONS ANYONE!
> > Thanks, Lilian
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