From Taylor, Age 16 - 08/03/09 - IP#: 75.66.40.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'6", Start: 155 lb, Today: 155 lb (BMI %tile: 85), Goal: 120 lb - Okay, so my situation is one that's a tad diffcult. In the past year, I've been on tons of medication, for anxiety and depression, and all of these medications caused me to gain weight. In the past year, I've gained about 30 pounds because of medication. Recently came off a medication break, where I lost a bit of weight, but it also became apparent I can not really live a normal life without being on these medications. So I'm back on medication, and despite my healthy lifestyle, I'm struggling to mantain my weight. =/ So I'm not so much on here to ask for weight loss advice, because none of it will be to effective for me, so much as to ask how all of you manage to keep your confidence and self-esteem up, despite being heavier, because I'm having a rough time of it. (If anyone has gone through something similar, and knows something that might help me lose weight, I'd love to hear about it.) Anyway, thanks, and good luck to everyone! <3
Reply from Taylor, Age 16 - 08/04/09 - IP#: 75.66.40.xxx @Abby- Thanks for the advice. I'm really trying to stay positive, it's just hard sometimes. <3
Reply from Taylor, Age 16 - 08/04/09 - IP#: 75.66.40.xxx @Kristi- Yeah, I know I'll come off the meds eventually, but I'm going into my second year on them and we haven't even really found one that works right yet, so once we find the right one, I'll probably be on it for 1 or 2 years, and it's been a year and we haven't even reached that point yet. And I'm working really hard to mantain, but I'm basically having to just eat the bare minimum amount to do so. =/ It's like swimming against a current, I'm not sure what to do, really. But thanks for the advice. <3
Reply from Abby, Age 14 - 08/04/09 - IP#: 74.166.122.xxx Taylor! I was in the same struggle as you were. I was embarresed to go anywhere because of how I looked. Then, I thought, if I walk in the in a cute outfit with happy eyes and a big smile on my face, THAT is what people will notice! Also, think of your awesome things abot you... I would be depressed and think, hey I have a pretty face, am good at tennis and volleyball and have been cast in the last 2 school plays! Thinking of yourself better will make you feel better! Try it! It works!
Reply from kristi, Age 19 - 08/03/09 - IP#: 71.98.76.xxx heyi had depression and anxiety and had to get on meds...i was on them about two years...but i slowly eased off of them...so give it time. its possible that this is just a inbalence and everything might work out in another year or so...maintaining is better than gaining so just work hard...excerize and suround yourself with positive things and people who love you...good luck :D
