I have a question

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Registered: 03-11-2004
I have a question
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Sun, 05-30-2004 - 3:02pm
I have noticed lately a few of the posts dicussing depression and meds. I too suffer from depression. I take two antidepressants (Lexapro and Buspar) and a sleeping pill (Trazadone). I also recieve therapy twice a month. I was not depressed when I was thinner and much younger. My questions are:

Do quite a few of individuals with weight problems suffer from depression? Could the depression be being caused by the Weight problem or is it just a contributing factor? or a side effect? I know my weight didn't cause my depression, bad choices did, but does it make it worse? If I lose the weight will my amount of control get better? What are you finding? OK, I know I have now set myself up to be the resident crazy on this board, but I was just wondering.

Hugs, brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 05-31-2004 - 5:30pm
Java, Thanks for the response. I could have written some of your letter. I am peri-menopause at 36. Makes me grumpy. I seem to be going through some sort of mid-life crisis.

By the way,(Personal Opinion Here) Don't worry about not having a significant other, they're more toruble than they are worth. I'd give you mine, but I wouldn't do that to my worst enemy. Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Registered: 04-19-2004
Mon, 05-31-2004 - 6:06pm
S'cuse me for buttin' in..but I think I'm heading in the perimenopause direction at 31...is that REALLY possible? Sigh....
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 05-31-2004 - 9:34pm
Amy, I don't know my doctor keeps telling me I shouldn't be, but I've been having hot flashes for 3 years. Go figure! Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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