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I have had huge weight gains with both Lyrica and even more with Seroquel (30 pounds in 1 year). I have always been a size 0 or 2 because I am small boned but this weight is not coming off. I am wearing XXL clothes and feel so disgusted in myself. I am so sorry to waste your time on such a trivial issue but really seriously think before taking these meds
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@bustrbrwn22 @catharbert I tried Lyrica 5 years ago, and was starting to have relief from my pain, but I had a bad reaction to it and had to be in the hospital for a few days. Bummner that I couldn't take it. I was incoherent, no memory, couldn't form a complete sentence, dizzy, heart went into a bad rhythm in the ER.
Weight gain is no trivial issue, whether it's from poor diet or from a medication. Back in 2004, I was trying to find an antidepressant, testing one after another for 6 weeks, and I think it was Lexapro that made me hungry all the time and I gained 15+ pounds. Another one made me very suicidal, on the exact shedule in the list of warnings. Not good, as I was suicidal to begin with.
It's been around 5 or 6 years since my last OD. I know people don't like to hear what my first thought was when I woke up, but it was, "I'm such a failure. I can't even get suicide right!" That's a thought that's hard to keep filed away in a locked drawer. It resurfaces periodically. I don't feel at risk, but suicidal thoughts tend to ride piggyback on depression and anxiety. I hope that you're at a safe place now.
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Oh no! I'm so sorry about your situation! I knew Gabapentin can cause swelling but didn't know the rest..
Something that matters to you is not trival at all! A very wise therapist once told me that I should never minimize my pain /struggles/situation, etc. She said that is self-defeating and to honor our feelings.
For me being a woman of faith, I try to keep my focus on the One in control of my circumstances instead of my circumstances. To lay it at God's feet and ask Him to help me. This really does help me.
I too struggle with weight. I have lost 200#. My birth size was a O or 2 and my parents and grandparents had me on diets since about age 5!!
I have lost 80-90#, 4 times but this last time have kept it off. I keep fluctuating 5-7# and it takes me literally months to get it off!
I pray you will feel MUCH better about yourself and not beat yourself up anymore.
Take extra special care of yourself and know we are here for you.
Fondly, Sunnyflower. 🤗