Posted by ricker on August 18, 2008, at 0:31:12
In reply to Is there a method to lose FAT gained on Effexor?, posted by mbluett on August 17, 2008, at 21:13:12
Not to sound harsh but there are hundreds of millions of overweight people. Most of them probably have never taken antidepressants. I would suggest the same to you as I would to them; diet and exercise.
I often wonder how many of "us" medicated people would be walking health specimens had we not been cursed with mental illness?
I'm guessing we would blend in with the "normal" people. Some fat, thin and ideal.
I believe we tend to blame the meds for our weight gain when in fact it's our daily life choices. Yes, it's hard to get motivated when depressed, but I feel we should be more accountable for our overall health, providing one is responding to treatment.
No excuses, we are taking these pills in attempt to make us feel better mentally. I know when I am in remission, I could be more proactive with my physical health. That's the time to really buckle down and hit the gym, play sports, exercise etc.
I'm probably 25 pounds overweight, I don't blame the meds... I must put in the effort if I wish to be "in shape".
I'm still hoping there will be a magic pill discovered in my lifetime that will cure depression. I could live with the fact it was not an antidepressant/diet pill combo.Don't mean to sound off here, just my opinion.
Regards, Rick
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