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I have been using depression meds containing Citalopram for year and my weight has just gond up and up. Diets are very hard to follow as trying to lose any weight is slow and demotivating.
I have heard that meds containing Citalopram can make it very difficult to loose weight, is this true?
This has been my experience. I have read complaints of many people who gained significant weight on Citalopram. There are always exceptions, of course. I have cravings for carbs and sweets.
I don't consider feeling sad about something bad that happened depression. That is a normal response to something. To me depression is feeling bad when I don't really have a reason to. Or feeling too bad about something that happened. Too bad for too long.
What causes that? Why do I react differently than other people?
I talked with several Psychiatrists and psychologist over the year's and my final answer is they are all quacks. I had a lot of issues growing up and just like many of you the anger and the pain… read more
feeling invalidated, i thought she understood that depression is an illness. please tell me how you all recover from something so harsh. i feel pathetic now, not ill will depression. i want to withdraw completely because my heart is broken
To other people it may seem we are playing the 'poor me' card. But you know how you feel. A lot of us isolate because of depression. I did it for so many years I lost most of my friends. The one whi… read more
I'm interested in knowing if an increased dose of medicine also takes several weeks to take effect like when you first start using citalopram you have to wait 4-6 weeks for a response from your body.
Thanks Julie
I’m curious if people think clinical depression is completely a medical issue or to some extent demonic oppression?
Very interesting question. Not so much Demonic but definitely negative energy.
It seems as if people see I'm weak and set out to bully me. Family or strangers; in-person or online.
My brother once said those same things to me. Common insensitive responses?
I have suffered from depression for more than half my life. My sons(2 of them) are beginning to show severe signs of depression now too
Alcohol covers the symptoms up….find a good psychiatrist to start you on a good regimen of medication.
What is it that people see on the outside? Are you addicted to anything?
I just deal with it and remember that people have it way worse then I do.I remind myself I am lucky for my health, same job for 25 years and in a good place with my finances.I am thinking about going… read more
Is it normal to feel numb while depressed? Like, Your emotions are dull?
No, being numb is not the same as being heartless, not at all. Sometimes, we shut down for any number of reasons, and it is self-protective, or a defense against being overwhelmed. Perhaps look at… read more
Do your family members know about your depression, and are they supportive?
Do you find that you have to hide your status in fear of being labelled a "crazy person?"
Some things just shouldn’t be in the light some can’t handle it
