I have heard of Anorexia Nervosa and Social Anorexia, but nobody ever warned me about a Anti-Depressant Drug Induced Anorexia.
This depression thing has taken me through a roller-coaster ride of emotions. And one thing I’ve learned (the hard way) is that when you feel bad enough, you will find the coping mechanism that works for you. Let’s just say, I think I found them all including starving myself. This went on for a week. You know you are in a bad place emotionally when NOT EATING sounds like a sensible method of relieving mental anguish.
So yeah, I barely ate anything for 4 days straight and for a couple days on either end I ate more but that was the transition period …I guess. Since this time, I guess my body got so used to not eating so much that I have cut out just about all the crap and overeating I had been doing for the last who-knows-how-long.
As of today I am down 7 lbs from the weight I had been for the last several months.
Hey, I’m not complaining. ;)
BTW, I think my doc got me on the right anti-d now and things are beginning to look up for me.
Hmmm I need me some of them. All I’ve done is freakin GAIN WEIGHT these last 2 weeks. It’s making me crazy(ier). I’m glad you’re starting to feel better, though. Truly.
Reply to Dawnthanks so much. taking something to make you hyperactive and cleaning my house all the time I’m sure has something to do with it too.
Reply to Tania (digsite)Remember in my last comment when I said I was switched off Effexor to a different anitdepressant? Well it was because of the drug induced anorexia!!! I also was not aware or prepared for it, and after losing so much weight that my own doctor got concerned, she decided I should change meds. While the withdrawal effects were a bitch, I felt much better after everything finally stabilized.
Hope you’re feeling better soon.
Reply to MelissaWow, that’s something, eh? I was on prozac when i started starving myself. And now I’m on effexor xr. The effexor is agreeing with me way more than prozac. Strange how meds work different on different people.
Reply to Tania (digsite)Awesome news on the new med working. It took a while to find the right drug and dosage to get me on the right track. I feel much better these days.
Reply to Mr. FabulousThat’s good to hear, Fab. I had a setback this weekend but at least I think I’m bouncing back a little quicker than usual.
Reply to Tania (digsite)Good luck with it. Sounds like you’re on the right track
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