Found the cause of my binge eating disorder-obstacle solved :D
Turns out it was caused by one of my bipolar meds-the Abilify. So my psychiatrist put me on topamax to cancel it out (Topamax has a weight loss side effect and can also be used as a slight mood stabilizer). So I've been taking that and... I'VE LOST 2 POUNDS :D YAY! That's huge for me! I haven't lost an ounce in over a year-all I've done is gain. So I've gone from 180 to 178! A few more pounds and I have these awesome jeans I can perfectly fit into! I still have some the urge to binge but at least now I can control it plus we are still going up on the topamax dosage. I am so happy!
If your wondering how we figured it out. My weight gain started when I started Abilify over a year ago. And I have gone off it before-wasn't supposed to though. So that's how we figured it out. :D |
I told my friend all of this and she was so nice! She said "Awesome!! :) What?? I didn't know that's how much you weigh. You don't look like it at all." She's too sweet LOL
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OMG My scale weighs 1 pound too heavy. Also I just lost another pound. Total pounds lost? 4!!!! I AM PSYCHED!!! :D
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I'm glad it is working for you now :) |
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I'm on meds too and it complicates things but I'm glad you figured it out. :)
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CONGRATS!
i know when the scale doest move and even just losing 1 lbs can be motivating. i was on meds as well last yr.the dr put me on mood stabilizers even though i didnt need them,i was so hungry i almost chewed my arm off.mood stabilizers can be the worst 4 weight gaining. but im glad u found one that finally works ;) |
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So you are taking Abilify and Topamax? -- I am on zoloft and abilify, and yes I am having a heck of a time shedding weight. -- I look bloated, esp my face, all the time :( Maybe I should ask my doc about Topamax) Have you noticed of being calmer/less moody when Topamax was added to your mix? |
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Thanks everyone for the support! :D
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