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Weight Gain, Depression, Lack Of Focus, Unclear Thoughts. Stopped Taking Antidepressant. Pre Menopause Test Negative. Help
i've stopped taking an antidepressant 7 weeks ago that i was on for a little over a year. In the year I gained almost 10 lbs, now weigh more than I ever have, i'm crying all the time, no desire to do anything, can't focus at work, which is a new job, I feel foggy in my mind at times, I feel as though I look terrible, i'm constantly asking myself, what is wrong with me. i'm almost 43 and have been tested for pre menopause..which came back negative. I can't stand the thought of going back on medication and I can't stand the weight gain.
help.
help.
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Wed, 22 May 2013
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
Your problem clearly is mild depression. Then why did you stop medication? Was it due to you thought you are getting better? Self diagnosis can be dangerous. Please consult your psychiatrist and restart.
You have some apprehension about menopause. Menopause not necessarily brngs depressive episodes. There are possibilities. Thats all.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
Your problem clearly is mild depression. Then why did you stop medication? Was it due to you thought you are getting better? Self diagnosis can be dangerous. Please consult your psychiatrist and restart.
You have some apprehension about menopause. Menopause not necessarily brngs depressive episodes. There are possibilities. Thats all.
Wish you speedy recovery.
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Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
You are having multiple symptoms of depression. Considering your history, You appear to have relapse of depression due to stoppage of medicine.
Medicine do have side effects but it does not mean to stop medicine. It is better to take steps to minimize side effects, after consulting psychiatrist and by life style modifications.
If you are worried regarding weight gain, then you can request your psychiatrist for change of medicine. Some anti depressants medicine (like Bupropion) do not cause weight gain.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
You are having multiple symptoms of depression. Considering your history, You appear to have relapse of depression due to stoppage of medicine.
Medicine do have side effects but it does not mean to stop medicine. It is better to take steps to minimize side effects, after consulting psychiatrist and by life style modifications.
If you are worried regarding weight gain, then you can request your psychiatrist for change of medicine. Some anti depressants medicine (like Bupropion) do not cause weight gain.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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