SarahMichelle,

I was put on psych meds when I was 21 and hospitalized - gained 75 pounds in 10 months. I hugely regret not being more informed by my doctors (at a very good psych hospital) about possible side effects or more cognizant that I was gaining weight in my post-suicide attempt phase. It's now 15 years later - I've NEVER been able to lose this 75 pounds and have even put more on This has majorly affected my life (particularly attractiveness to men, my self-esteem, and my health) and I wish I'd have had enough awareness to go off meds then. Body image and health is very important to someone who struggles with depression, etc. Bravo to you for taking care of yourself and my heart goes out to you having all this come up with your T out of the country. Please do little things for yourself each day.