Posted by almondjoy on May 9, 2004, at 19:30:13
In reply to That's about what I'd heard... » almondjoy, posted by Racer on May 8, 2004, at 12:16:32
> Were you aware of changes in your eating/behavior during that time? Did it help your depression?
Actually, I was on Remeron during and after I got ECTs and I was REALLY out of it for a few months. One day I just realized that I couldnt zip up my jeans anymore and then later noticed I was stuffing my face all day. So I might be somewhat avoidable because you're aware of the possibility; and I can't recall ever being told about weight gain. Even if i was told i was a total zombie and dont remember much from the months right before and especially after that treatment. Unfortunately, it didn't help...my depression got alot worse over the year following that.
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> I've posted about this before, but the problem isn't just drugs -- it's got a lot to do with lack of support, both in life in general and from the doctor. He doesn't seem to want to listen -- hell, I don't think he knows how to listen. Poor guy, maybe I should be feeling sorry for him. Anyway, I don't think he's heard any part of my concern about weight gain, how it would impact my life, the parts about how I would literally rather die than get so fat again from meds, or how it feels as if my life is being stripped away from me with nothing to replace the lost parts.I've told my current pdoc about what happened on Remeron, though I left out the part about starving myself for the next year to get the weight off because I was soooo miserable and self-conscious. So he's been working with me to try medications that aren't associated with weight gain...I was on Neurontin for a while and now Lexapro...if we completely run out, he'd probably suggest it. But maybe you should find a doc that can listen to you and your needs, ESPECIALLY before you consider any "worse" treatment options.
Though some side effects might be worth suffering for the benefits of the medication, that's not necessarily true. I'm totally with you on the weight thing, I couldn't stand myself EVEN MORE when i was fat
good luck
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