I have serious psychiatric illnesses and am on medications which affect both hunger and metabolism. (as well as a lifetime of problems with food) Two of the drugs I am on - Lithium and Seroquel are high up on the list of drugs that do this. And I'm on other meds which also can affect me that way. I am grossly overweight. I have started an eating plan but today I'm very depressed about my weight. Taking away all the fat and sugar has made my mental state worse and I can see very starkly how bad the effects off those medications are on me. I take Lithium and Seroquel at night, and I wake up in the middle of the night ravenous - right from asleep to awake and the first thought is food. It's agonizing.

I can't exercise yet as my hips are out due to my size. I'd like to swim but there are reasons I can't, including IBS.

I haven't worked for eight years due to my illnesses. I have multiple serious sleep problems. I am profoundly isolated. It all weaves together to form a a painful mess. I can't go to Overeaters Anonymous at this point due to problems I won't go into. It's a shame as OA has been good for me in the past.

Feeling very sorry for myself but feel better having typed this.

[gayleggg]

I'm sorry you are struggling so hard with eating. I've been on Lithium and Seroquel in the past and know how hard it is to manage the munchies. Not being able to exercise just makes it that much worse.

I'm glad that sharing helped you feel somewhat better.

Are there any other medication options out there for you? Maybe try something that is less appetite stimulating.

[waggiedog]

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Hello dear Discover. I've just dropped by this forum and I'm very concerned for you. I too have a bucket load of things challenging me.
I have to leave now BUT, I really want to come back later and respond to you on your issues. Hopefully I will be able to find your post when I do get back. Rest assured hunny, you are not alone.

Take care and PLEASE DO message me if you'd like to or if I don't respond later because I couldn't find this post, do go to my message page and it will jog my failing memory!!!!!

Thanks everyone. You're very kind. gayleggg, I've been on every med under the sun. The epilepsy drugs that are used for Bipolar were really bad in relation to the food too. But I have a new psychdoc so I'd like to explore getting me down on the Seroquel and ask about other meds. Problem is I tried to go down when I was with the last psychdoc and my paranoia and psychosis went through the roof. Sigh....

[DizzyBritches]

Hi, discover. I gained weight from Paxil, overeating and lack of exercise. I will say, and maybe it will help you, that a new p-doc made all the difference in the world to me regarding my depression. I hope you have the same experience. Hugs.

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