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Grrr this sucks!

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deleted_user
I use to be sooo skinny.
I weighed 119 pounds and I was happy.
Then I got put on medication.
It made me gain weight.
Now I weight 171.
I feel so fat.
I hate my body.
What should I do?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know how you feel. I was 88 lbs & was put on meds now I'm 105. The only thing I do is talk to my psychologist about it (and seriously watch what & how much I eat). I don't know what else to do.
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that's my biggest fear about taking meds, I don't want to gain weight. Prehaps you can change to a different type of med that doesn't have that side effect.
Also when you're taking meds its so important to drink lots of water. It will also increase your metabolism and help you feel full.
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i really feel your pain on this one, exactly the same thing happened to me. i suppose you have to weigh it (figuratively), if the meds help you even a little, it's probably worth it. i managed to lose what i gained, slowly. but it's stayed off though i'm still on meds. it can be manageable. good luck doll x
Slimpics
Slimpics
What should you do.....hmmmm. First, what is the medication called? I know some of the psychiatric meds out there DO cause exorbitant weight gain and there's nothing you can do to combat that side effect. You could talk to your doctor and see if there's anything else you could take instead. Just be honest and let him know that the 52 lb gain in weight is really causing you distress.
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