antidepressents weight control

I started to take antidepressants lately because of my psychical problems. I just cannot work normally any more without it. However, I am also terribly frustrated with my inability to lose the weight I am gaining on these medications. I wonder if that is normal and if anyone experienced the same situation. Can you tell me if there is any way to control your weight while you are on antidepressants?

I have the same problem and I have mixed feelings as to what to do. I know that weight gain is a possible side effect, of some antidepressants, and I know it would be great we could control it. I was thinking it might be worth consulting MD to see if this side effect is lesser for you than with Zoloft. I have a friend who has been able to keep her weight below pre-pregnancy level, while she was taking antidepressants. She did not experience a weight gain, but she did experience fear while she was on antidepressants. Although she did not have weight problems, she gave me one so good opinion I started to change my mind. She told me if I am wise, I will take this medicine. She said fat and happy is so much better than skinny and depressed. I realized that is true and I stopped be worried about weight control this way. I want to take care about my food intake, about amount and its quality. I also try to exercise as much as I can, but I realized antidepressants are something that I need more then thin figure.

weight gains is almost always caused by a combination of the Poor diet(high in calories and simple carbohydrates) and inactivity. Side deffects of pharmaceutical medications( e.g., antidepressants) also the factors taking into account.

Your best bet for health and weight loss is to focus on eating foods that fresh, whole, and nutritionally dense. Make sure you get enough protein every day. Otherwise, you’ll feel deprived and downright hungry. Whole, complex carbohydrate, like brown rice, whole-grain bread, and oats are necessary for a healthful eating plan. They’re also high in fiber, which helps you feel full and keeps you free of toxins. Essential fatty acids are good for you, use EFAs in moderation. Eat food that are high in tryptophan－turkey, chicken, tuna, soymilk and live unsweetened yogurt. This chemical encourages the production of serotonin and may stave off cravings. Vegetable juice is healthful and filling. Water also takes the edge off your hunger. Eat a balanced ratio of the major food groups. Eat more small, regular meals. Do not skip meals, particularly breakfast.
If you’re trying to lose weight, you first priority should be to reduce or, better to eliminate refined sugar from your diet. Avoid processed and junk food. Refined flours are leaving you with nothing but a plate full of calories. You must radically cut back on your consumption of “bad” fats.

If possible, get regular moderate exercise. Walking and similar activies are good. Moderate exercise helps in the assimilation of nutrients and in increasing the appetite. Avoid strenuous exercise


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i have been on antidepressants for years,I can go off them for a few months but end up at rock bottom.I am trying to lose weight and am doing all the right things.In 3 months I have only lost 5kg.It is a vicious circle,no matter what I do I can't get the weight off. I have been told antidepressants slow the metabolism,so if I go off the medication I can end up in a very dark place.Is it worth doing that to get the weight off or will another type of antidepressant be better than the Prothiaden I am on.