Topic Tuesday // Body Image and Eating Disorders // Tues 28th September, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

[BlueBay]

Yes I find anti dep meds make you put on weight for me. Also going through menopause doesn't help. 
 Think for me the bingeing is a control thing.  I feel totally in control and fantastic.  But once I stop it's a very very negative self talk.  Terrible. And then I start bingeing  again. Vicious cycle. 
@SarahBee 

[BPDSurvivor]

I can certainly resonate @SarahBee .

Knowing the potential side effect of weight gain that came with some of my medication made me highly resistant to taking them. I remember people trying to make me take my meds, so I would hide it then get rid of it. All because of the weight issue.

At that time, the doctors mentioned weight gain would most likely be involved, but as their focus was more on dealing with the MH condition, the weight gain issue became secondary, and therefore was dismissed.

Now that I have more understanding of maintaining healthy eating habits, I can co-exist with taking medication that causes weight gain, as well as healthy eating. With knowledge is POWER!

[Millieme]

i cant describe how many challenges but mostly for all of my mental health ive struggled with anyone knowing or just not having availability i guess of services being either too complex and everything elsejust being a symptom of something else and often just told that everything is my choice and i choose to be like this.

[SarahBee]

@RedHorse that's so great you've been able to open up to your psychologist 😊

[BPDSurvivor]

Thank you for sharing @MDT ! It shows that body-consciousness comes in all shapes and sizes too, and must therefore be respected.

[HenryX]

Yes! Have found that anti dep medt'n has also increased weight that seems "impossible" to drop.

[Erica5]

I struggle with taking meds knowing weight gain could be a side effect.

[Daisydreamer]

That's great there is somone you can talk to about how you are feeling and can be open with @RedHorse. I want to acknowledge the courage you have shown here tonight too by sharing your story with us- you have a whole community of people who can relate I hope we can also be a social support for you, and listening ear

[cloudcore]

Welcome to the discussion @MDT ! It sounds like you have come a long way with your acceptance of your body and work on your mental health. 

[BPDSurvivor]

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@HenryX wrote:

Yes! Have found that anti dep medt'n has also increased weight that seems "impossible" to drop.

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I know @HenryX ! I used to wake up at all hours craving sugary foods, junk food. I would be eating and chewing while falling asleep.

Now, I try not to give in to these cravings, and I find mindulness helps.