Yay! I think we may have solved the problem with my new antidepressant and gaining weight. A couple of weeks ago, I made the connection between starting Lamictal about three months ago and my recent weight
gain. The purpose of the Lamictal is to augment the Wellbutrin I'm
taking for my unipolar depression. It has been successful in that respect.... Read more
Unless we're independently wealthy, most of us spend a large part of
our waking hours at work. Our "second homes" can contribute positively
or negatively to our well-being. If you're suffering from depression,
it's worth asking yourself if your job could be a factor, or even the
sole cause.
Perhaps
your job isn't a good fit with your... Read more
As I've discussed previously, the work environment can cause
or exacerbate depression. While factors such as abusive co-workers, a
work environment that don't fit your personality or the type of work
you're doing can make affect your mental health, in my mind, no one
aspect of the workplace can put more stress on your day to day... Read more
I was really skinny as a child, all the way through high school, until
I went on the pill. In those days, the hormone mix for the Pill was
pretty crude, and I gained a lot of weight, which I fortunately lost
when I went off of it. But before the pill, I was scrawny, although my
appetite was normal. I even tried downing milkshakes with raw eggs... Read more