Anybody else depressed and unmedicated?
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No matter how much self care I do which is a lot. I still need my medication, I’m bipolar. I want the best possible quality of life. I will say the only thing that completely takes away my anxiety that isn’t medication is doing Pilates, so working out. I know it’s cliche and I didn’t believe it either but working out really does help.
Antidepressants don't cause weight gain. Some mood stabilizers do.
I’m “treatment resistant” & “chronically” depressed ontop of other issues, that they don’t really make specific meds for so yeah I’m unmedicated. In my teens I got serotonin syndrome & no one believed me until 5-6 years later both my mom and sister experienced serotonin syndrome from meds they were put on as well. Meds are life saving for many, but not the answer for everybody. 🤷♀️
Couldn’t lose weight unmedicated because I couldn’t stick to habits no energy to cook properly or excecise Medicated can do all the things also some can cause appetite suppression so you eat less but once you notice you are hungry you are ravenous so binge cursing some to then gain so if you no that you can act to prevent it with small regular and sensible meals Also would rather be fat and happy then skinny and bed ridden with depression meds might change your views on self image too ?
I’m not sure how being depressed and unmedicated could be considered a flex, it’s actually incredibly worrying because it’s coming from a point of struggle, not celebration. Antidepressants don’t just cause weight gain, it’s the other factors in conjunction with the medicine that *can* cause it. If you’re struggling with your mental health, you need to treat it. If chemotherapy caused weight gain would you let cancer just ravage your body? Mental health is just as important as physically health and getting the help you need should not be based on weight gain. There are so many things you can do and likely will feel better doing to help you lose or maintain weight if you were medicated.
@Chani I said it’s not a flex lol but thank you for your input.
@Julia I was on meds before and gained and it was a bitch trying to lose it, then I got pregnant and couldn’t lose anything. Now, I’m finally seeing some weight loss after a lot of hard work and I’ve been able to manage my depression/anxiety for a hot minute but now I’m starting to burn out so idk how to feel about it. Would hate to ruin all my progress. I have trauma from childhood about weight, so that’s why it worries me so much. I felt like shit when I gained weight physically and mentally so it didn’t help. I work out regularly and eat a lot better now so I would consider it, just feeling unsure.
Do you go to therapy?
Everyone is different but it's possible that if you were medicated for the depression, it may put you in the better headspace to work on diet and exercise. I know sometimes depression can make you want to stay in bed and binge eat. Just a thought to consider. Also, as you said, they "can" cause weight gain, it's not a guarantee that it will