Depression and Weight Issues Have you been diagnosed with depression, are possibly on depression medication, and find it affects your weight loss efforts? Post here for support!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 01-06-2018, 12:45 PM   #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
bipolar_123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 3

S/C/G: 136/127/115

Height: 5'4.5"

Default Used to be underweight, now weigh too much after medication

I've been on medication thrice in my life but never has it affected me the way it did this time.

I'm 23 now. I started meds (anti-psychotics, mood stabilizers) in Jan 2016 after I was diagnosed with bipolar depression. They didn't help me at all. They ruined my skin with frequent break-outs and caused me to put on over 40lbs over a period of 4 months. I now have stretch marks too.


So here's the thing. I have been underweight all my life with a BMI of around 16. My BMI is 21.6 currently but I don't look like it, as I don't have a great bone structure. My shoulders are wide and hips are extremely narrow with a hip dip that was visible even when I was underweight. I tend to put on weight on my upper arms, waist, and thighs. My breasts are sagging too.

My body fat percentage is quite high and I also have high cholesterol, along with hormonal imbalances and low vitamin D. This is because I have completely isolated myself ever since I put on weight. Weight has always been a sensitive issue for me as I was bullied a lot for being underweight. I'm very unhappy with my body type and my skin issues.

I recently found out that the ovarian cysts caused by my anti-psychotics have now cleared (a year after stopping meds). It was great news for me and has given me the hope that I can still work on my body and get in shape. I don't want to go back to being underweight, but want a fit, athletic body with good energy levels.

I'm totally new to exercise and have never been to the gym. Or tried any kind of diet. So I feel that there is a great scope for improvement. I just have to remain motivated to follow it through as I have a bad habit of giving up as soon as the low mood hits.

Thank you for reading and if you have any tips, do let me know.
bipolar_123 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-26-2018, 10:05 AM   #2  
Senior Member
 
flower123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,633

Default

Wishing you best

Last edited by flower123; 04-28-2018 at 01:17 PM.
flower123 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2018, 03:04 PM   #3  
Junior Member
 
The Friend's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 6

Default

I see this is a little bit of an abandoned thread, but how are you doing now? Have things become any better for you?
The Friend is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2018, 05:35 PM   #4  
Senior Member
 
LadyBinger's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 147

S/C/G: 216/205/120

Height: 5' 2"

Default

Medication has also ruined my metabolism...the price you pay for supposedly better mental health. I had a flat stomach, now it is bloated and has ugly red stretch marks that I will still have after I lose this weight. good luck
LadyBinger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-31-2018, 08:02 AM   #5  
Member
 
Camila415's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 56

S/C/G: 71/67/55

Height: 165

Default

I am glad that you are aware of all this and you want to continue to fight for a better version of yourself. First of all, when it comes to the nutritional plan, do it with an experienced person, for example a dietician? If exercises, watch videos like others do. I wish you all the best
Camila415 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Tags
depression, weight help, weight loss journey

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:50 PM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.