TW - Body image issues, weight gain
So, I've been on cymbalta for over a year now and it has caused me to gain a lot of weight. I'm the heaviest I've ever been, and it's caused my already poor self image to become even worse. I feel ugly, I constantly compare myself to others, I hate getting my picture taken, and I'm always in fear of what others think of me. It's to the point where I think about quitting my medication because of it. Has anyone else experienced this or felt this way? I just really need some solidarity and to know that I'm not alone here
@georgesbiscuits I am actually decreasing the dosis of medication I get right now bc of this. I talked to my therapist and psychiatrist about it, and she agreed it was good for me to get less meds, if it doesn't worsen my hallucinations :)
Maybe you can talk to your psychiatrist about it?
That's a good idea, I'll have to do that. Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it!
@georgesbiscuits No problem hun. Sometimes the solution is more simple than our minds make it. You could also ask to get some meds that doesn't have the problem of weightgain, since you gained weight from this one :)