Posted by saw on September 23, 2004, at 2:53:40
In reply to Please Help...Weight Gain...and It's my Fault!, posted by Violet4EVR on September 23, 2004, at 1:52:56
I am going through the same thing. I have been on Effexor XR for two months and have gained quite a considerable amount of weight in that time. I take extra care with what I am eating so the weight gain has not been from overeating. The weight gain has been a devastating problem for me. I can't bear to look at myself in the mirror. I crave salty things and junk food the whole time. I have a fruit basket on my desk but end up going hungry because I just don't "feel" like eating the fruit. I just don't feel full or satisfied from healthy food. Yet, a pizza or burger would do the trick! As a result, I end up staying hungry much of the time. I am resisting the temptation to eat the junk food but can't eat the healthy food because of just not "feeling" like it. I wonder what it is about this drug that lets us crave *bad* foods.
I can't really give you advice Violet because I am fighting this battle too. Perhaps just knowing you are not alone will soothe a little bit.
Strength to you
Sabrina(If I relent, I will take a extra big bite of my burger for you :)
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