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Alexanna224
Alexanna224

I've been trying to eat better and lose weight but my anxiety and depression are so bad I've been stress eating and can't lose weight anymore. I feel like a failure which isn't helping my depression. I just want to give up.

misleadingsmile
misleadingsmile
Don't stop fighting...the problem may not be stress eating (although certainly a contributing factor) but rather your meds...many antidepressants/antipsychotics can casuarina weight gain...can I ask, what is your formal diagnosis? And what meds are you currently taking?
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
I know how hard is it to lose weight. I have been dieting myself and I am starting to lose weight. I began by eating half of the amount of food I would normally eat. I cut back on carbs and fruits as they have so much natural sugar. I realize it is much harder when depressed and anxious. I discovered that I had to make up my mind and stick with the plan, Staying busy helps take your mind off food. Good Luck.
Alexanna224
Alexanna224
I have major clinical depression & anxiety. I'm not taking any medication except for birth control (microgestin).
misleadingsmile
misleadingsmile
Birth control (I believe) can cause weight gain too (females, correct me if I'm wrong here) perhaps talk to your doctor about switching brands? Would that be a viable option?
Alexanna224
Alexanna224
I've been on the same one for 3 years. It does cause weight gain but i think the vast majority of them do.
laurie32
laurie32
I know it can be hard to eat right. But you got keep try. Try to eat more fruit and vegetables. Try to eat small meal. Try to have small snack. Try fruit bars or trail mix. Cottage cheese with fruit mix in. Maybe yougry with fruits. Try oatmeal with little brown sugar. Try a salad or maybe a fruits salad. Try bake chicken with veggies.
TooMuch
TooMuch
not as much weight gain as pregnancy! heh. but, yeah. they all do i think.

don't give up. you've got all the time you need to figure it out. have to say you're perfect the way you are but if it is something you really want to do for your health then it will work out.
Alexanna224
Alexanna224
I've been trying to est healthy but I'm not home a lot because of work. I'm trying to get in shape so I feel less like a hippo and to try to help prevent potential health issues in the future.
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