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Kikio
Kikio

Im a little frustrated with my Dr. right now. Saw him today for a medication follow up.


I think I'm actually doing pretty good with the new dose and schedule. It seems to be doing it's job.


The only issue is that I've gained 10 pounds in the last 3 months.


Of course when I explained this to him he just says (what every DR always says) "eat less, exercise more"


I knew this would be his response so I had maticulusly kept a record of everything I eat/ drank/ consumed along with the corresponding portion size and calorie count.


In addition to that a record of my physical activity.


I average 1,010 calories per day


Walk 6.5 miles per day 


Over the last 3 months .....and GAINED 10 lbs.


How could I possibly eat less? Exercise more?


When I showed him my records he blew it off saying people misjudge portion size all the time.


Last I checked 1/3 cup still= 1/3cup


So I'm frustrated. 


I'm still talking my meds though. Cause they do help a lot. I guess Id rather be heavy and ok-to-happy , than thin depressed and suicidal.


If anyone has any suggestions for keeping med weight down. I'm all ears. Thanks :)

Scaredandafraid
Scaredandafraid
Damn doctors anyway. Don’t let them get to you. It sounds like you are doing everything you are supposed to. That caloric intake and walking should be more than enough to keep the weight down. Sounds like you need a new doctor
adriasm
adriasm
Ask to get a referral to a nutritionist. Or try a new doctor if they are not listening to your concerns.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
The reason people gain weight on some psych meds usually is because they trigger the appetite centre of the brain
So you feel famished even when you've just eaten
I hate it when dr's make light of it
It's a side effect that's hard to deal with
I've gained way tok muvh on Seroquel and I hate it
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