So um, does anyone know if No S works for chemically induced weight gain?
If you know anyone who's been able to fight anti-depressant weight gain, on any diet at all, please chime in . . .
All too cheerfully
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wintry
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Really! That is interesting. Well I wasn't questioning that they can cause weight gain, just that they can cause irreversible or uncontrollable weight gain. The relationship between mind and body is obviously incredibly complex so a hard distinction between "mental" influence and "metabolic" influence is probably unhelpful.wintry wrote:Weirdly, doctors don't really know how SSRIs cause weight gain, but they appear to do so even for patients who maintain their strict food and exercise regimens. So I'd still be eager to hear from anyone who knows anyone who's been able to lose weight even in an abnormal metabolic state . .
with gratitude,
Wintry
Please double check with your doctor before adding St Johns Wort or SAMe to other medications. From my understanding, St. Johns Wort sometimes interacts with other medications. It is also more effective for milder depression, and not as effective with deeper depression. And has a similar side effect profile to Zoloft!gratefuldeb67 wrote:Hi Geek Mom
Try St. Johns Wort and Fish Oil, or Flax oil for depression.
If it's not bipolar depression, you can try SAMe, otherwise it's contraindicated.
Also anxiety can be helped by having the proper amount of magnesium (I think??)
Try to find foods rich in that and or take a supplement.
Regular Meditation practice, and exercise of course, is helpful too.
Debs
Hi again.. Just saw Crazy Cat lady's response nowCrazyCatLady wrote:Please double check with your doctor before adding St Johns Wort or SAMe to other medications. From my understanding, St. Johns Wort sometimes interacts with other medications. It is also more effective for milder depression, and not as effective with deeper depression. And has a similar side effect profile to Zoloft!
I don't know much about SAMe, but I think your doc should be advised before you add anything to your current meds.