Posts by kandy_m

Oh crap!  I just started Effexor for OCD, depression and anxiety.  I was on Lexapro for a couple years and really put on some major pounds....then Zoloft for about a year.

Like you I can't lose any weight either.  I even had a tummy tuck.  I still didn't lose any weight and though my tummy is flat, I still look overweight.  And like you, none of my friends or family would ever guess my true weight....THANK GOODNESS!!!

I can't afford to gain any more weight though!!!  This scares me!

Original Post by want-2-b-a-loser:

I gave birth in 2006, my daughter is 17 months old.  I've been seeing a doctor for Depression and Anxiety since 2001.  I've had my thyroid checked and they say its normal.  No medications seem to work for my depression and anxiety.  Right now I take Zoloft, just got increased so we'll see if that does anything. 

I just want to be able to get out of bed in the morning and be able to face the day and make time to take care of me....

 Bless your heart!  I was recently on Zoloft and even at an increased dosage, it did very little for me.  I went back and asked my doctor to change it up for me.  I was on Lexapro and it worked GREAT for me for over 2 years until my body built up a tolerance to it.  Now I'm taking Effexor and it works sooo much better.  I do not and did not like Zoloft.  I've heard of horrible side effects and no positive feedback at all.  If you don't feel like the increased dosage has worked for you after 2 weeks, make a doctor appointment and have them change you up again.

Remember that you have that beautiful (I am sure!) 17-month old baby girl that thinks mom couldn't get any better looking or any sweeter than she is now.  If you can't convince yourself to get healthy for yourself--know that your baby girl wants you to be healthy so she has you around for a looooong time!

I know I'm being long-winded but its b/c I was where you are not that long ago.  Keep your chin up girl! 

Mother of 4 here!  Keep putting him back in his bed.  Eventually this game will wear him out too.  And if all else fails--beg, plead and bribe him with "big boy" rewards.

 Good Luck!