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Lexapro, weight gain and anorexia...??? My doctor just prescribed me to the anti-depressant Lexapro for my extreme depression, PMDD and anxiety. However, I am also dealing with an eating disorder coupled with an adderall addiction. My question is-will Lexapro cause me to gain weight (which will only lead to a "freak out" fast bc I am SO worried about gaining even 2-3 lbs) and if so has anyone else had any luck with any other types of anti-depresants that do not? Help! -saddy fatty

gazeygoo replied: "You got more problems then Lexapro is going to fix, see a psychiatrist ASAP."

Sam G replied: "Hi, Got a lot on your plate. No pun intended. You have to start somewhere. This may sound silly but there so many of the issues that you are dealing with may come from or be worsened by not drinking enough water. Hey drink more water, on an empty stomach. It may help, it's cheap and there are no side effects. Click here to get specifics: For problems with Lexapro, click here:"

Katie Jane W replied: "I took lexapro for awhile and actually lost weight. It is a great drug! I was pretty wired for the first few weeks but no nausea -- and it tapered off after awhile - enjoy it -- it's a nice antidepressant."

erin5700 replied: "I am on Lexapro and I lost weight. It gave me that sick to my stomach feeling so I got to lose weight and start feeling a little happier."

kelly_nina replied: "Dear Sad, Each body reacts to a medication according to your make-up, some gain while other's lose. I also suffer deep depression and anorexia (restricting). I have been on many different anti-depressants throughout the years. I am again on Lexapro and for my body, it does nothing - no weight gain, no weight loss. For you, I would suggest you be sensitive to your diet - ie. cravings etc. If your body is demanding a change in food or eating habits, listen to it. It takes about 6 - 8 weeks for your body to totally aborb the full amount of Lexapro - you doctor will probably 'up' your dosage during that time, (you have to go 'up' slowly to 'safely' benefit from it.) Yes, I totally understand your 'panic' over gaining any amount of weight - probably or likely, your 'anxiety' will burn up any possible extra 'ounces' If, there are any. Be gentle with your self, give the anti-depressant a chance to help you out of darkness. By the way, I only stopped taking it, because it was costing me a fortune - I was on a crazy high dose. I am just starting it again, right now and I have to remember, to be gentle to me, to be patient and let it work it's magic! (God, let it be magical!) Sad, it broke my heart to see the nic-name you chose - it seems that you have pinned yourself according to the image of how you feel other's see you... Regardless of what other's say or how you think they see you - find a nic-name that would bring a smile to your face, lighten up (some) of the serious burden you have placed on you."

How can I learn to love myself for who I am? I have always had such a difficult time loving myself. I can't remember a time that I have ever felt truly beautiful. I think that I am ugly, like a monster. Especially when I see beautiful girls, I feel so inferior. I compare myself to them, and I feel that I am not worth loving. It depresses me, and in the past, I have even suffered from eating disorders (such as bulimia and anorexia), as well as depression. I am currently on the anti-depressant, Lexapro. It has helped me, a bit, to not constantly feel down, but I still believe I am hideous. How can I learn to love myself for who I am? This hatred for myself is taking over my life and making it hard to live!

David K replied: "Take a look at this."

laurenhonish replied: "find flaws and everyone else and just realize how smokin you are"

pretty.in.pink replied: "dont think about how you look especailly compaired to others. there is no such thing as beauty and ugliness! we are all just people!beauty on the inside is what really counts! and never listen to the magizines or the television! just know oyu rae beautiful for who you are because you are unique and made to be you! dont try to be other people!"

Jeri.x.X. replied: "I use to feel just like you. I find it helpful to find a style that you enjoy. As in this, I mean to... 1) Become the life of the party. Dance when you feel like sitting, is what I do. Others will want to do the same thing. Others are the one dancing- the one talking and flirting while you're the one sitting. Well, by 'dancing' when you don't want to, they'll soon feel inferior and stop. What I mean, is, you're probably not ugly. There are a lot of girls that are uglier (I haven't seen you, but I'm sure that there are people in the world you wouldn't want to be). Also, I found it helpful to experiment with Make-Up. Eyeliner, blush, whatever it is. Find a new hairstyle. Straighten or curl your hair. We often look at ourselves in the mirror SOOO much, that we find all the flaws with ourselves. But by looking different- by changing the way you look, you also change the way others look at you. When I tried on makeup, I thought- 'wow, I look beautiful.' And I never thought that before. Trust me.. Sooner or later, you'll find your true self. Just hang in there. ~Jeri"

LINSEE F replied: "HAVE A DAY OF PAMPERING AND SIT BACK AND ENJOY LIFE BECAUSE GOD MAD EVERY ONE TO BE DIFFERNT AND JUST BECAUSE YOU DONT HAVE THE SAME COLOR HAIR OR THE SAME SHAPE FACE THAT DONT MEAN YOUR UGLY I THINK THAT EVERY ONE IS BEAUTIFUL AND I HOPE YOU TAKE WHAT I JUST TYPED TO HEART BECAUSE EVERY ONE REALLY IS TRUELY BEAUIFUL JUST REMEMBER THAT.... LOVE ALWAYS, LINSEE"

Jennifer W replied: "Sweety, we are all different. Everyone is beautiful. It all comes from the inside. The most attractive person can seem ugly to me when I see their terrible and mean personality. Some people I know are not the most attractive, but I find them to be beautiful for the great people they are on the inside. Please seek help from a counselor or psychiatrist."

Nish81 replied: "Who gives a shit about other people. There could be the hottest girls in the world outside my door, and a lot of them are insecure, selfish, b*tches. Despite popular opinion, looks isn't all that guys go for. Just have confidence in yourself, and be a nice person, (which you seem to be anyways). Who cares about guys anyway? Who defines beauty? Who says you're hideous? these are all things that society says to us; 'you need a boyfriend', 'these women are hot and YOURE NOT', 'youre ugly unless you try this beauty cream!' - bullshit. Total bullshit. You are who you are, and on the inside not many people are beautiful. Take pride in being one of those. Hit me up if you want to chat to someone, nishant_tharani on yahoo messenger, nish81nish81 on aim, and on msn/gmail chat. xoxoxo Feel better! nishant"

bluesun replied: "talk to me i will help u out. also go to,,, call 1800 273 talk when u feel down. try."

fallen_angel_jmam replied: "hey molly its me jon u arent ugly stop sayin that bout yourself ok plz u r really beautiful and thats the truth dont let any1 tell u differently"

Lexapro (weight gain or happiness)? I have a history of anorexia/bulimia. I recently found out that the medicine I was taking (lexapro and zyprexa) have been making me gain weight. However, when I was on this medicine I was a different person..I was lively, happy, and just delightful to be around. I recently stopped taking it on my own. I cant see a dr. until 4-3. I am scared I will really hurt myself by not taking the medicine until then ( i have extreme extreme nausea, dizziness, and headaches). My mom and me have been in three HUGE fights where we stopped talking to eachother. I am also not currently talking to my brother because of a fight we had. IT honestly feels as though they do not care at all, and my brother even commented that I "cause all of the tension in our household." That hurt me more than anyone could imagine. He didnt apologize, and my mom told him how much it hurt me. I feel like an outcast right now, and I really want to get away. what shuold I do? please...i'm desperate for advice

Starving Artist replied: "you shold not have stopped your meds til you talk to your dr."

ariana S replied: "lexapro definetly messes with your moods, believe me I should know, I am currently taking this medicine. When I left it at my friends house, which caused me to be unable to take it for a few days, I had severe moods swings, and extereme nausea and diarhea. It is good that you are taking it to gain wieght, I gain 60 lbs in two years after taking lexapro. You should definetly try to work things out with your family, even if you have to wait a little while. If you want your relationship to be good again, then you should definetly keep trying to work things out. Wewll good luck=) And do what makes you a generally happy person"

my mom doesn't care! (lexapro withdrawal? I have been on Lexapro for a year and a half. I recently found out that it is making me gain weight (I also stopped taking Zyprexa for the same reason, at the same time). I have a history of Anorexia/bulimia so staying on the medicine that makes me gain weight is not possible. I stopped going to my other psychiatrist and have a new appt. April 3 with a new one. I dont thikn i can last that long. I have been going through horrible horrible withdrawal symptoms ( extreme nausea, headache, dizziness, just overall sick feeling). However, my mom does not care at all that I am basically dying. I have told her so many times that I feel so horrible, yet she has not made any effort to help me. What do I do if I can't depend on my mom during this? how do I get through these horrible symptoms please help me. :/

Victoria replied: "My mother never cared about me either, that's why I moved to France and married a Frenchmen. Do you have any close friends to talk to or move in with or at least stay with until you feel better."

denvirox replied: "When you are both completley free just be like... You:"Mom I am feeling really bad, is there anything you can do to help me?" Your Mom(worst case scenario): no You: Well ok then I am going to go to the doctors and see if he(or she) can help, see ya. Mom: Ok, bye You: walk out the door and wait start walking in the direction towards town(your mom might look to see if you are actually leaving) if your mom does not follow within 5 minutes then head home. Atleast you would have tried. You could also tell her all your symptoms when its just you two alone and nobody else, you need to be calm and she does too for both of these ideas to work"

Lisa C replied: "I'm sure she cares...Maybe she is just tired of you acting all drama queen...AND there really is nothing she can do Sorry to be kinda rude but hey ya gotta grow up some time..You need to talk to your doctor about the anorexia/bulimia thing and why you quit taking it though..I'm sure there is something out there that you can take that won't make you gain weight."

Chrissy R replied: "^^^^ You are such a b*tch. You have no idea what withdrawal symptoms feel like and to call her a drama queen shows me that you're too judgmental to even be on this site. Stupid whore. Anyway, you should definitely talk to your mom and if she won't listen to you, then try a friend or a family member or even go to a church. There are people that will be there for you. There are 6 billion people in this world, don't think that you're alone."

i'm wondering if it's anorexia =[? i've been anxious& depressed for a while now and i've started to take lexapro now, i have a therapist and everything. but lately i feel the same. and food is getting more and more strange to me. sometimes if i eat a lot i feel like i've won because i was able to eat that much but otherwise i feel gross that i let myself eat it. i do admit, sometimes when i've been hungry i tell myself not to go get food, and i don't want to want food, and today i had three cookies for lunch and i found myself reading the nutrition label. i used to look at the vitamins. and protein. etc.. but today i looked at the calories and carbs and tried to calculate how many in each cookie. i kinda scared myself actually. the thing is, i know i'm not fat. so i'm confused about my new, odd attitude towards food. because isn't being thin a big part of anorexia?

peanut509 replied: "Anorexics do not allow themselves to eat. They are also underweight and malnourished. You know that you are not fat. Anorexics always think that they are fat. If you are anxious and depressed, then you can have some weird feelings about food. Depression can make you want to eat a lot or you may not feel like eating. It takes Lexapro a couple of weeks to work, so give it some time."

Could i get marijuana legally? Im 16 years old and i suffer from depression, anxiety and i have problems eating, like anorexia. Im on lexapro right now for the depression and anxiety but i feel its not working so i would like to research this option. So my question is can i get a marijuana prescription or card or whatever it is, and how would i go about doing this? Thanks

Jennifer replied: "MARIJUANA IS NOT LEGAL IN ANY SENSE. ONLY IN CALIFORNIA CAN YOU SIGN UP FOR A CLINICAL TRIAL OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA BUT YOU HAVE TO BE A CANCER PT."

deth replied: "I think it depends on the state you're in. I think in CA you can get Medical Marijuana as a prescription. But I'm probably wrong lol. If that doesn't work, you could just get it like everyone else does ;P"

Ricardo r replied: "i know a guy who knows a guy that can get u jailed for this,"

CarefaCe replied: "Grow up."

cynthi_ya replied: "Thirteen states have enacted laws that legalized medical marijuana. You can go to the NORML website to find the laws in your state. Be aware that a Medical Marijuana Card usually costs over $100 and you must apply for it through your county. Not all counties issue the cards, but in states where medical marijuana is legal, more counties have started complying. Ask your doctor to write you a recommendation for the medical use of marijuana. Explain to him how you get relief for your medical condition by using it. Check with the county office where you reside to see what other documentation is required besides a doctor's recommendation. You need to reside within that county to obtain a card and will be asked for proof of residency. The sale and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dispensaries are occasionally raided by federal agents. I am not certain that marijuana would be a great idea. It is so much better to resolve underlying issues for mental health problems. I'm also unsure of the likelihood of any doctor approving this drug for someone so young. You are going through a lot just being a teenager. You are probably experiencing hormone changes - and how much fun is high school anyway? Find someone to talk to, find some hobbies and interests to help take your mind off your troubles. Practice being gentle with yourself!"

How do you cope? How do you cope with depression, ADD, anemia, anorexia, obsessive commpulsive disorder, and anxiety? I take strattera 80mg and i just started taking lexapro 10mg yesterday. Please helpp me!

Tyler replied: "Zoloft does help with obssessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and depression and also many people have complained about it since they gained weight after they started taking it so it'll work in your favor if your aneorexic. However, I don't know if it helps with ADD and Anemia."

Starlet replied: "it seems as if you are already going to somekind of doctor, i dont know if you are going to a theripist though, try that if you arent, and just find a hobby that you love. that is how i unwind atleast. once you have a hobby that you truly enjoy, i find it much easier to deal with things."

ok..i need help!!? i weigh 100 pounds and im 5'4. i eat 2000 calories a day 500 breakfast 400 lunch 300 snack 550 supper 250 snack..but im always hungry! I am recovering from anorexia and seeing a nutritionist. I also take lexapro 20mgs and i think its making me hungry. So i dont know what to do.

ashish rokx replied: "for this try eating salad...as much as u wish it'll keep u in control + u wont gain weight..... sopes nd watermelon r also good options"

Bailey replied: "ur also probably still growing. I would also tell the nutritionist about it so maybe he/she can help you XOXO Bailey <3"

Michelle G replied: "how old are you by the way? fast metabolism? hope you recover soon.. have you told your nutritionist about lexapro? cuz it might have some bad side effects on you. maybe."

ironpump replied: "Drink lots of water it gives you the feeling of being full and you don't have to eat!!! Also try eating six small meals a day every 2-3 hours and it will make your body seem full as you won't be catabolic and desire a lot of food. Your nutritionist must not be all too good if they didn't recommend this to you already I would fire them and get a more certified one. Add me on msn if you need more help or advice. My addy is"

ok... answers? i have anorexia, obsessive commpulsive disorder, depression, add, and anemia..my phycharist put me on lexapro 10mg, what does this medicene do? and will it help me with my problems?

Atma replied: "Lexapro is an anti-depressant that will also help with anxiety. If this is the only medication the psychiatrist put you on, it won't help you with everything. It will help with depression and anxiety."

Carla O replied: "All Labeled Uses: Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Unlabeled Uses: Depression associated with Manic Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Vasomotor Symptoms associated with Menopause"

Ginger replied: "I take Lexapro, it's an Anti Depressant and is also given for GAD- General Anxiety disorder. ( I have it). It works great, but the 10 mg pill was too much for me, and I cut it in half."

Should I or should I not? Take lexapro. My entire family has been on it, three of them are taking it right now with depression. I have a strong feeling that I have depression. And I mean really strong, I am dead serious about this. Lately I have been having symptoms that would say I have Anorexia/Bulimia i.e. taking laxatives, diuretics, exercising too frequently, fatigue, resisting consumption of food and abusing my body by drinking extremely cold water in large amounts and punching myself in the stomach, legs and arm. Occasionally I also scratch my arms with my fingernails. I get upset even when I have absolutely nothing to be upset about, I feel like a burden to the people around me and I haven't been able to sleep well for a month now. I know the symptoms I have would mean I have an eating disorder and that I need to see a doctor, but I recognize that I have these problems and I am wondering wether I should try to take some lexapro to help. I don't want to see a doctor because then I would have to spend money and my mom and my sister would think I am some kind of attention seeker and moron. Thanks a lot Daniel G. for your two cents, but you told me something I already know. And it would be between bipolar and depression, those are much more frequent in my family. And I know I have an eating disorder. If there is a better medication for depression or whatever you think I would have I can get my hands on it. Zoloft, lexapro, siroquil, I can get it easily.

Anonymous replied: "there are lots of foods that work as antidepressants maybe you should look into those."

Daniel G replied: "You either have depression or Borderline Personality Disorder. Go to a doctor and get diagnosed because it sounds alot like one of the two. You also have some type of eating disorder"

humpty dumpty replied: "O.K. I am stupid here, how would you get the lexipro if you didn't see a dr? Lexipro is the newest latest best I have heard about, if you can, get some and take it. Please feel better, all of that stuff you are doing is just so pointless."