Will my weight go down after im off the anti-depressants?
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I take an extensive array of psych meds including antidepressants and I was able to lose 50lbs and bring my body mass index into the healthy range, all while on the meds. I did it through healthy eating and exercises.
764233
When I came off my antidepressants I did it over 6 months, gradually reducing the dose every couple of weeks.  I think your doctor was wrong to tell you to be treatment less for a week, but that is just my opinion.  Go back and see him and tell him how you feel!...;
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Remember how much you ate while on the phentermine and try to keep to that once you go off it. I'm about to go off mine after 3 months and I'm a little worried too about that.  Last time I was on it I didn't exercise or change my eating habits so I gained the weight back.  This time I was already exercising and restricting my food intake when I started on the pills.  So they were just kind of a leg-up with some extra weight loss.\n\nI work out 4 hours a week (3x a week for 80 minutes) and I eat slim-fast for 10 of my 19 meals every week.  I've lost about 35 lbs since February.
937947
Honestly I was on Cymbalta about three months ago and the withdrawals are a piece of cake... there are much worse medications out there.  But, I was in the process of switching to another medication to replace the Cymbalta.  It's a good medication I think but if you're losing weight that quickly, that is not a good sign.  You should probably call your psychiatrist about that.  I never had side effects from it, so if you are...probably not the right medication for you, but I'm definitely no doctor.  I've just been on tons of different types of anti-depressants  :)  Hope that helped!
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I think you should talk to your doctor about this, because my sister had the same problem, and her dr. put her on something that fixed it, and she lost all of the weight... i'm sorry i can't be more helpful, i don't remember the name of the meds she took, but i know they're out there, so talk to your dr., and don't be afraid to get a second opinion!
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I dont know about the weaning off effects of antidepressants but you do need to do this gradually, not cold turkey, as you have experienced certain side effects.\n\nIt's much healthier to commit to a support group. I'm sure there are hotlines you can call for the nearest group that meets in your area.  Check those out.  \n\nYou may want to include some form of physical activity into your daily schedule, even if some days you will not carry them out.  Reward yourself when you do with something you like.\n\nThink of some of your positive qualities.  Write them down and stick them in places you can see to read back to yourself, then run them thruough your mind a few times a day, even if you dont feel like it.  You need reprogramming while depressing.\n\nBe selective about tv, stay away from news and others (eg, comedy sitcoms, talk shows, spy movies, ....), music, and be aware of other environmental noise elements so you can either avoid them or else minimise the effects.  Just as well, the Internet is not always so wholesome to be in (info overload).  Whatever it is, you need to examine your immediate environment and remove/minimise anything that bothers you a lot.  \n\nWhen you find yourself analysing stuff too much, find something else to do.  Change the way you walk home from work/school, take a dif route, even if it's longer.  You need to get out from the routine of doing things.  Modify your diet a little.  \n\nThese are just some ways you may reduce the effects of outward routine, so your mind may find dif channels to park in.  Nothing ever changes overnight.  Be patient with yourself and with others.  Laugh a little, cartoons are great for that.  \n\nBless you!   I wish you progress in bits and bites...(if you follow the plan, be sure you will fall right back to depress again, on some days, but, don't be too hard on yourself, get up again just as soon)
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If you want to try to get off of it, you need to make sure of 2 things. \n1. you weren't suicidal/homicidal when you were put on it.\n2. you taper off of it.  You can't stop it suddenly or you can have some serious side effects (serotonin syndrome). Basically you can feel dizzy and have a severe headache.  Some people will get sudden increases in blood pressure. \nBut if you taper off of it over a week or two (as directed by your doctor) then you should be fine.
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I used to be depressed - the docs wanted to medicate me, but I wanted to live healthy and med free!  I had alot of weight to lose so I got down and worked hard.  I lost 54 lbs (you can see my before and after pic here http://www.healthandstrength.net ) and I actually came out of my depression!!!\n\nHere is what I did...remember to talk to your doctor before you change anything:\n\n\n1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...\n2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier!  We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions!  When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function.  Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.\n3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises.  I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.\n4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.\n5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweekb.htm that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.\n6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself\n7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound...or didnt lose any...KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!\n8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfoods.htm...\n80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight. \n9. Do the little things that count!  Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: http://www.healthandstrength.net/tips.htm\nGood luck and don't forget that YOU are the only one who decides what foods enter your body and how long you sit around.  Make the change, take the chance and give yourself time!  You can do it.  I know you can!
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You first need to withdraw from your anti-depressants.\nhalve the dosage and take it for at least a week, and then stop. if you dont you will have withdrawal symptoms, such as dizziness and sweating.\n\nSt johns wort is excellent (DO NOT TAKE IT WHILE STILL ON ANTI-DEPRESSANTS *VERY IMPORTANT*)\n\nAlso you sould take a multi-vitamin supplement, and eat plenty of fresh fruit and veges, omega threes and walnuts. These contain magnesium which is beneficial.\n\nIf you are able to obtain a herb called Gotukola eat plenty of it. \n\nIt is one of the most effective herbs which you can eat fresh for anxiety and depressive illness.\n\nit looks and tastes like flat-leaf parsley, and can also be cooked like you would spinach. You can also purchase it as a herbal tea. It is native to Sri-Lanka and India, but has been the subject of extensive testing in UK and USA.\n\nMost Sri-Lankan and Indian Grocers can point you in the right direction for obtaining some, and many asian grocers have it too. \n\nIt is a prolific grower, so you could pop it in the ground or pot and have a ready supply!
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I am on anti-depressants, and it will not effect your life insurance, but will effect your health insurance. Hope that helps. Still_Water_59@yahoo.com
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I took Zyprexa for a few months and gained about 12-15 pounds right away (like the first two weeks).  As the weight gain stopped and I controlled my appetite more consciously, I was able to lose a few pounds.  Even with exercise daily, I couldn't seem to lose it all.\n\nOnce I stopped Zyprexa, it was easier to lose the weight.  I'd recommend diet and exercise as the easiest way to lose the weight.  Contact your doctor for help making a plan or see a dietician.  A dietician can help you plan meals and manage safe weight loss.
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You would have to ask his personal physician to get an answer that is not an opinion.  And yes, zoloft will naturally slow you down
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I have been on Zoloft 100mg daily for almost two years.  The only time I have problems is when I forget to take it or get slack because I have been feeling good.  I found out that you have to keep taking it even when you feel great, because if you stop, you feel really rotten and the depression seems worse than ever.  The doctor told me that it is not likely to have to raise my dose, most people do not become "immune" to it, so it is unlikely it will stop working.  If you start having depression start to creep in, talk to your doctor and they can adjust your dose.  Hope this eases your mind a little and remember...Don't sweat the petty stuff & Don't pet the sweaty stuff."
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Unfortunately a lot of the anti-depressants cause weight gain.  All you can do is limit the food in the house and your access to it.\n\nWhat exercises can you do instead of snacking?  Is there tidying, hobbies or decorating things you can do instead?
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I have anxiety and take Xanax when I believe the anxiety will be too much for me to handle.  I force myself to face my anxiety because i don't want to depend on a drug and xanax is highly additive.  So i treat the drug with respect so to speak.  I was on Paxil and it worked very well besides the side effect of weight gain. Once i stopped taking Paxil the weight came off. I didn't have to do anything to lose the weight besides stop taking the pill. By the time i stopped taking the pill i made great strides in therapy to get through my depression and now work on the anxiety. I had a bad side effects with Zoloft. Each persons body chemistry is different so it is a good idea to find one that works best for the individual. I also recommend working with a therapist, if at all possible, combined with medication.  When taking medication alone i believe it doesn't fix the problem it just masks it.
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i'd rather you didn't take anti-depressants for the rest of your life unless you have a medical condition that requires it - even then the doc would cut them down gradually. taking pills on their own isn't going to help you in the long run. if you rely on them too much then you will be worse off than before when you come off them. do other things like counselling, go to group meetings etc. it helps to be in touch with other people in the same situation,especially if they have got themselves out of the doldrums and are getting on with their lives..it would be  an inspiration to you. good luck...i think that you deserve a better life, take care
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I am sorry that you are not feeling well. I don't know how long you have been taking your medication, but it takes 4-6 weeks for it to actually start making a difference. I know it is frustrating, because we are used to taking a Tylenol and feeling something almost immediately. I would suggest not drinking any tea to lose weight. It is dangerous, especially when you are taking other medication. It might even be negating the effects of your meds. The best way to lose weight is to go outside and take a walk! You don't have to run a marathon or work out for hours to feel better. Taking a walk is very good for anxiety and depression as well. I know that when I am depressed and feeling down, the last thing I feel like doing is getting out and doing something. Believe me though, as soon as you get out, you will feel better. You will also feel like you are accomplishing something, which will improve your mood. Losing weight is only the secondary effect. I know you think that losing weight would make you happy, but that has to come from inside. When you start improving your life in other areas, you will have the strength to start new things. Exercise is the best mood booster! I hope you feel better soon, and good luck to you!