Depression and Anxiety

[britt_lewis2011 46]

I'm almost 13 months post op and finally realizing I've been self sabotaging myself. I guess I've always been a binge eater but didn't recognize it as that when I was fat. I just thought I ate a lot. I finally seen a therapist last week and she diagnosed me with mild anxiety and depression. I got a prescription for Wellbutrin and started it yesterday. Anyone struggle with the same issues? Open for advice or just a friend going through the same thing!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@britt_lewis2011 I think many of us have similar problems. I'm on Wellbuterin pre-op. My issue isn't necessarily binge eating but more boredom eating / emotional eating. I went to a therapist for 6 sessions pre-op to deal with that and found them to really help. Continue with the therapist! Stay strong!

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

Even people with anxiety and depression can lose weight and keep it off.

Wellbutrin may work well for you; it remains to be seen. If not, don't let it discourage you. It's common to have to try a few or more meds to find the right one or the right combination.

[Pescador 1,374]

I probably had anxiety/depression most of my life, but when I lost my 30 year old son in 2006 it escalated. I went on to having the sleeve 7 years later, I am at peace until the month of Novmber, and I deal with the pain. There is not a soul among us who has not experienced pain or depression at some level. God's Grace and live on, don't look back.

[lexiemustang 268]

Yes. I'm one year 4 months post op , and my PCP put me on prozac about 3 weeks ago for depression and anxiety. I've struggled with both for years but never taken anything for it. It does seem like it's helping.

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[sammy246 235]

I was prescribed Wellbutrin to help quit smoking for surgery. I was one of the lucky ones who LOVED being on it (minus the adjustment in the first week or so.) I ate way less, had no desire to smoke, and as a bonus I didn't dwell on things or have horrible days at work. I felt like I no longer spiraled when things happened and I didn't unnecessarily worry about things.

Unfortunately, after a month I broke out in hives for an entire week and had to stop taking it. I'm semi devastated, but it really made me wonder if I should have been taking something a long time ago. I didn't even realize how amazing I really felt in it until I had to stop.

I truly hope this works for you too and you start to notice it making a difference in your thoughts. Good luck!!!

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[sammy246 235]

And feel free to reach out Britt! I am a total over eater- it's my Achilles heel. The Wellbutrin really did help- not 100% but the eating was not as mindless and intense. It's hard to explain.

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[ckramsey71 15]

I too struggle with binge eating along with Depression and anxiety.....I have for years but seemed to be worse lately. It's a vicious cycle, binge eat regret....beat yourself up....more depressed, so you eat even more

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[OzRoo 1,492]

I started suffering from panic attacks years ago. The only drug that helps me is Klonopin (Rivotril) as it works well for me and I don't get side-effects.

Depression runs in my family, so I have been struggling with it on and off for decades. I am currently on Effexor, after a long break from it. It is helping me, and as Wellbutrin, it does not increase appetite.

I find that ongoing major stress often ends in depression for me. It is like my body and brain need a rest from upsetting events that go on for a long time.

@@britt_lewis2011

In the past my hyper-thyroid disease made my metabolism very high and quick, so any binges I had, I didn't pay the price for them.

In the past 2 years, my thyroid disease did a 180 degree turn, and I developed diabolical cravings for sweet and fatty foods. So I put on 90Ibs from 2014-2016.

After being sleeved in early March 2016, chocolate made me ill, but I can eat ice-cream .... and melted cheese.

At least now it does not happen often.

And I mainly ate more at some nights, when my thyroid disease kept me up awake till 5-6 am, and I was hungry, as dinner was long time ago then.

Good luck to you, I hope you feel better soon!

[britt_lewis2011 46]

Thanks for all the replies! It helps knowing that I'm not the only one out there. This can be a hard subject to talk to people about. Or it is for me anyway. I'm very sensitive and cry at the drop of a hat. I'm hoping meds and therapy will help with that as well. Good luck to you all too!! One day at a time.

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