Hello and welcome to Psych Central softbluecries!!! It's nice to meet you. You have joined a community of warm and caring members who will want to offer you support and advice. Yours is welcome as well.

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I'm sorry for your struggles. I have always been a light weight. My psychiatrist put me on a med that caused a 40 pound weight gain without increased food intake on my part and my self esteem plummeted. I asked him to change the medication and he refused so I changed him. Another psychiatrist put me on another medication, (there are so many for them to choose from) it helped my psych symptoms, I lost the unwanted weight and got my self esteem back. I recommend you find a more sensitive psychiatrist. I understand your desire to lose the weight. Can you try this option so that you're not harming yourself? You'll find we have a safe and supportive community. I'm glad you've joined us.

I look forward to seeing you around!!!