DisneyLifer87
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 1, 2008
Hello everyone. I am in a situation that I would simply love some feedback on because I'm at a loss on what to really do or how to accept the things that are happening to me. The worst is that I fail to find support locally because everyone continues to roll their eyes and claim I don't truly have a problem rather than listen to my heartfelt worries.
I am a 28 year old and am 5'5", so a bit on the shorter side. I have always been very petite in frame and was blessed in life to have a faster metabolism. Up until about March of this year (2015) I was a solid 120 lbs. soaking wet - if that. I felt comfortable in my body, but I was not comfortable in my mind. I had a lot of depression and anxiety that caused insomnia and tension with my marriage. I made the decision to start Zoloft in order to calm down some and try to feel happier. It worked well and my mood improved dramatically. But, by June I had gained 20 lbs. and was carrying it primarily in my stomach, hips and thighs. I brought the concern to my doctor and we scaled back my medication, however it is now December and I'm only at 137 with watching what I eat. I moderately exercise and work retail so am active. I do not do any intense cardio due to asthma.
My doctor is telling me that my weight is normal for my height and to not be concerned because I'm far from overweight. I understand that completely, but I am very depressed with my own physical appearance. I'm not one for vanity at all, but having stomach weight where I never used to and not fitting into most of my jeans anymore is just disheartening. Everyone I speak to just rolls their eyes and says I'm not fat and should not worry. I guess I just fail to understand why it's a problem to not want to have excess weight. I just want to feel better about me and be my normal self again.
Has anyone experienced this kind of weight gain from Zoloft or similar? Any advice on how to curb the weight gain and specifically remove belly fat? I always find exercise suggestions (ab crunches, etc) online, but no real plan to put into action. I just want to be me again
I am a 28 year old and am 5'5", so a bit on the shorter side. I have always been very petite in frame and was blessed in life to have a faster metabolism. Up until about March of this year (2015) I was a solid 120 lbs. soaking wet - if that. I felt comfortable in my body, but I was not comfortable in my mind. I had a lot of depression and anxiety that caused insomnia and tension with my marriage. I made the decision to start Zoloft in order to calm down some and try to feel happier. It worked well and my mood improved dramatically. But, by June I had gained 20 lbs. and was carrying it primarily in my stomach, hips and thighs. I brought the concern to my doctor and we scaled back my medication, however it is now December and I'm only at 137 with watching what I eat. I moderately exercise and work retail so am active. I do not do any intense cardio due to asthma.
My doctor is telling me that my weight is normal for my height and to not be concerned because I'm far from overweight. I understand that completely, but I am very depressed with my own physical appearance. I'm not one for vanity at all, but having stomach weight where I never used to and not fitting into most of my jeans anymore is just disheartening. Everyone I speak to just rolls their eyes and says I'm not fat and should not worry. I guess I just fail to understand why it's a problem to not want to have excess weight. I just want to feel better about me and be my normal self again.
Has anyone experienced this kind of weight gain from Zoloft or similar? Any advice on how to curb the weight gain and specifically remove belly fat? I always find exercise suggestions (ab crunches, etc) online, but no real plan to put into action. I just want to be me again