Posted by rachel sarah on May 13, 2005, at 8:16:23
In reply to Re: Sorry for the misunderstanding, posted by Racer on May 12, 2005, at 13:43:01
Hi,
Thanks for advice, of coarse we can call a truce. I am sure we are not the only ones who have gained weight because of medication. It is really annoying when doctors do not beleive that you have not been stuffing your face. The one I went to see last night was really understanding and said it is normal to put on weight on SSIs. She also suggested I do the Atkins if it has worked for me before, which I was quite surprised about.
In answer to your question about seeing a therapist, I have been seeing one for a while now and it has been really helpful. I have discussed body image issues and she thinks I have OCD and GAD, nice combination! That is probably why I have become so obsessed with weighing myself and the way I look. I got rid of the scales last night, which is probably something I should have done a long time ago. I feel a lot better now.
I will look up the two drugs you mentioned on the internet, however I am not sure if I want to take any more tablets, as the side effects are often pretty bad. Was thinking of joining weight watchers if I can not lose weight by myself.
If you are on medication now I have to say that when I took Sertraline, (Lustral) I did not put on any weight at all. Apparently after six weeks you metabolism should get back to normal, I will believe that when I see it. I am enjoying being of medication now.
Good luck with everything I hope everything works out for you.
This site is good but may not post again as I find it kind of addictive
poster:rachel sarah
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