Title says it all. Some antidepressants are more well known for weight gain, some aren’t. What is it about certain formulas and what happens in the body? Do you just get in a happy bubble and stop caring? Or is it more scientific?
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A side effect is increased appetite. It won’t make you gain weight, but you will find yourself eating more if you don’t pay attention.
It’s different for everyone. I think it’s a possible side effect for many, many medications, but that doesn’t mean it WILL happen for you. In fact if you eat to self-sooth, you may find that when you feel less awful, and are able to go out and do more, you end up eating less.
I know plenty of people who avoid anti-depressants or birth control, or whatever important drug, because they are scared of weight gain. It’s different for everyone. And antidepressants work differently on everyone.
So if anyone is considering taking one, but worried about side effects. The only way to found out is to take one with the supervision of a good doctor, and let them know if any side effect is really too much. Fatigue in the beginning is common, but if it’s been months and you can’t get out of bed, then you need to switch to another drug. There are lots to try, and you have to find the one for you.
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