Posted by bridgey1128 on December 18, 2004, at 15:57:50
In reply to Re: Bipolar meds and Salmon Capsules » stresser, posted by iris2 on December 18, 2004, at 13:51:02
Actually usually the weight gain adds TO the depression, it doesn't usually help it. That is why I refuse also to take anything that makes me gain weight. Why should I take somethign that is supposed to make me feel better that is also going to make me fat? That just adds more fuel to the fire if you ask me and adds one more problem. 10 or 15lbs is not something to get depressed about but 50-100lbs IS!!! It is also not healthy. So the trade off isn't worth it in my book. That is why I wouldn't take lithium. I've been crazy for 27 years I can be crazy for just as many more and NOT fat if that is what it takes. And YES that is worth it to me. I have been heavy for most of my life and I know that my physical health is worth more than my mental health sometimes. I have more ups than downs and if I gain more weight my back doesn't have a shot in you know what of ever getting any better. The Topomax hasn't done squat of helping me lose weight or controlling my appetite but at least it hasn't made me gain weight so I know EXACTLY where she is coming from. I guess some of us are that stubborn. It's not really a vanity thing, it's a health thing. I feel 10 times worse and more depressed when I am fat so why take something that is supposed to help get me undepressed but only adds to the problem? That doesn't make any sense to me. And personally, I don't think that Welbutrin is for people who are bipolar. Are you bipolar L? That could be the problem. I have known lots of people that it has driven bonkers. It may not be the right drug for you. I wouldn't be surprised if that was what was doing it to you. It did it to me.
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