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Over43
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This works even when...

Post by Over43 »

I am going to be frank. (Don't be confused, I am really still O43.)

Anyway I have spent close to the last decade being fairly depressed. To skip to the present, it culminated with me driving around the desert last Fall with a handgun in the backseat trying to find a quiet place to park. Eventually I thought it through, chickened out and headed home.

My physician put me on Cymbalta and told me to give him my gun. I hope he doesn't use it to rob anyone. One of the side effects was weight gain. Couple that with the holidays and I started to plump up.

I have just finished the 21 Day challenge with today being 22. I have lost seven pounds, and feel good. Another side effect of Cymbalta is a reduction of muscle pain. Hence I have been able to workout harder then I have for sometime.

So, all better living through chemistry aside, No S has worked for me even when I'm supposed to be gaining weight. 8)
Bacon is the gateway meat. - Anthony Bourdain
You pale in comparison to Fox Mulder. - The Smoking Man

I made myself be hungry, then I would get hungrier. - Frank Zane Mr. Olympia '77, '78, '79
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MJ7910
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Post by MJ7910 »

so glad you changed your mind! yes i know what you mean about depression meds causing weight gain. effexor did that to me! i have been off of it for a while (vitamin d supplements work just as well for me it turns out). but anyway, glad to hear it is still working despite weight gain!
Current BMI: 22.9. Height: 5'4.5"
Highest BMI: 25.5 in August 2011.
Lowest adult BMI: 20.8 in February 2012.
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oolala53
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Post by oolala53 »

What a great story! Glad things are better now. And I'm glad the doctor has your gun.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 71
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
12/20/24 24.1

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Amy3010
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Post by Amy3010 »

Thanks for sharing this - I'm glad you're doing better now, and have gotten through a tough time in one piece.
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leafy_greens
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Post by leafy_greens »

@Over43 - No problem is ever worth going that route. You can make it through anything.
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Strawberry Roan
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Post by Strawberry Roan »

I appreciate your honesty and courage in sharing your story. I am thankful for the decision that you made and glad that things are going so well.
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Chicago Rose
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Post by Chicago Rose »

Thank you for sharing this. I'm sure today you have helped more people than you can imagine who will see your story of courage and be encouraged themselves not to give up.

Warmest regards,
Rose
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heatherhikes
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Post by heatherhikes »

WOW, thanks for sharing! Depression is a destroyer on many levels, I've been there...
Therefore I can imagine how exciting it must be to see NoS working for you. Depression and overeating often go hand in hand...so glad that you're doing well.
SO GLAD :wink:
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