Posts by melloweagle30

Keith Jones76 said:This one works differently than your typical antidepressants. Instead of messing with serotonin, it actually bumps up dopamine and norepinephrine. It’s usually prescribed for major depressive episodes or seasonal atypical depression. That said, you have to be careful if you have a history of eating disorders , because there's an increased risk of seizures, and I suspect it might cause some weight loss too. Hopefully, you've already run this by your doctor, or maybe just give them a call to double-check.

I trust my doctor completely. She spent a long time weighing whether or not to prescribe it, but since my depression is actually triggered by bulimia, she decided this was the best route given my weight concerns...

Right now, I'm about 13 pounds heavier than usual. I know that isn't a huge deal because I'm still thin, but in my head, it feels like the number one issue, especially since I feel like I've lost control over my life and my food...

Naturally, when things get tough, I fall back into bingeing and purging, which just fuels that cycle of dissatisfaction and disappointment in myself, pushing me even deeper into depression...

Even though it's not typically recommended for people with eating disorders, it has actually been incredibly effective in treating bulimia and binge eating disorder...

I know that once I regain control over my life, everything will fall back into place. I've always been a bit of a control freak...

At the end of the day, I have full confidence in my psychiatrist and know she knows exactly what she's doing.
Thanks anyway.

ambermason16 said:I tried it. Took it for maybe a week or two... but honestly, I was in such a complete wreck that I couldn't even wrap my head around sticking to a therapy schedule, let alone remembering to take a pill at a specific time. Interestingly enough—they prescribed this to me as part of the treatment once the bulimia entered the equation...

So, I don't really know how it works. Just like any other psych med, this felt more like a chore than actual medicine. I ended up having to sort through the mental clutter on my own anyway...

Ugh, I swear, I hate these little pills. God, I can't wait to be done with all of this. 🙏

p.s. Good luck with the recovery. 🙂

Thanks, I really hope this turns out to be as helpful as all the positive stories I've read online!!!!

Kudos to you for being able to pull yourself together like that, but unfortunately, I haven't had that luck... I've certainly tried... It's been eighteen months of pure struggle and heartache, but nothing seems to work...

It's not like I'm just handing everything over to medication and waiting for a miracle, but they definitely make things a bit easier...

Wishing you the best of luck with your results!!!

Tnx 🙂

Just a quick question...

I'm not entirely sure myself, but I am focusing on weight loss while also working on toning my physique.
I usually kick things off in the morning with an hour on the elliptical followed by about an hour of mixed Pilates and yoga. In the evenings, I'll jump back on the elliptical for 30 to 60 minutes and then wrap things up with more yoga and Pilates, depending on how much energy I have left or just my overall mood.

I’ve decided to give the South Beach diet a shot, though I'll definitely be swapping in two protein shakes as meals. It reminds me of when I started hitting the gym back in Chicago—having that quick nutrition on hand made everything so much easier.

I could use a little advice here... would this actually be a better choice than Dymatize? I’ve tried both brands lately, and honestly, it really comes down to what you're looking for. I personally find the Elite Whey mixes much smoother, especially when I'm mixing them in my shaker bottle after a quick run through Central Park. It just feels a bit more premium.Of course I'm not looking to pack on extra muscle mass... unless anyone out there has a better suggestion or a different way to approach this?

Thanks so much!

Has anyone here had any experience with Wellbutrin XL?

Since Wellbutrin didn't quite hit the mark for me—it helped a bit, but my depressive symptoms have started creeping back up—I've finally been prescribed Wellbutrin XL. I actually had to wait about a week for the pharmacy to get it in stock, which was a bit frustrating...

I'm dealing with major depression, anxiety, and, of course, bulimia...

Any thoughts or experiences you can share?

crimsonhound80 said:😢

Look, my mom is actually in the hospital right now too, and she's quite sick, so I truly, deeply understand what you're going through.

You might be dealing with some mild depression, and frankly, there isn't much I can say other than maybe check in with your primary care doctor to see if they'll prescribe something light, like Lexapro 2 mg or maybe some Ativan 15mg.
You also have the option of a solid sleep aid like Sanval at 5 mg; that stuff will definitely knock you out.
It doesn't cause as heavy an addiction as most hypnotics do, though—don't go taking it every single night regardless.

With both the Lexapro and the Ativan, you really have to be careful—you shouldn't be popping them like candy, but rather just occasionally when things are feeling really bad.

Is Cerson actually in the same category as Normabel and Praxit?!?
And I'm supposed to be taking it every single day...

crimsonhound80 said:Exactly!

People dealing with what looks like masked depression—you know, those who aren't showing the typical symptoms—really ought to stick to light exercise. Nothing intense, nothing high-impact, because honestly? You might just end up making your mental state even worse.

There’s this huge misconception out there—and I see it all the time—that crushing it at the gym or doing high-intensity workouts actually helps depressed patients by supposedly "boosting serotonin."

But it's actually the exact opposite; you basically burn through your serotonin when you engage in intense physical exertion.

That brief little "high" people feel after a grueling workout? That's just a temporary spike from endorphins, better circulation, and getting more oxygen to the brain. It's fleeting.

High-intensity stuff is really meant for folks whose diagnosis includes restlessness, insomnia, or hyperactivity—basically things caused by having *too much* serotonin activity.

It’s pretty straightforward, really; you need a specialist doctor to figure out which category you actually fall into before you go charging off into any "intense training" regimes.🙂

Does that mean I shouldn't exercise at all since I struggle with depression and anxiety?!?

I'm currently on Effexor, Misar, and Cerson for severe depression and panic attacks. Just last night, I finally got back on my elliptical and managed a steady 60 minutes without even thinking about it. I have to admit, it felt really good...

So, in my case, is it better to work out or should I hold off?!?

I have to admit, ever since I started taking my Lexapro, things have felt different. In one sense, I’m doing much better because I don't feel any pain anymore—everything just feels neutral—but it's obvious to everyone else that something isn't quite right. I feel completely numb, sluggish, and just totally disconnected from everything and everyone around me.

On the bright side, I really appreciate not having that constant chest pain, but I'm struggling with how to move forward. I can't exactly live on medication forever just to get through the day, especially since this doesn't exactly feel like "normal" functioning to me.

Regarding the binge eating, the meds have helped a little bit; I actually managed to stick to my diet for four whole days. However, as soon as I saw I hadn't hit my target goals, I spiraled and ended up overeating again.

I feel a bit lost right now, but I'm holding onto the hope that with the right therapy, I'll eventually find my way back to feeling like myself again.

I've been on Effexor for a few months now. I started with half a 37.5 mg tablet in the morning and evening, then my dose was bumped up to one pill in the morning and one at night. However, after today’s check-up and seeing how much things have actually declined—honestly, worse than before I even started the Effexor—my doctor has me taking 75mg in the morning and 37.5mg at night, along with 0.5mg of Misar in the morning and afternoon, plus Cerson at night.

I have another follow-up in four days because my psychiatrist wants to try a different approach once she finishes checking a few things out. I'm feeling pretty lost; I really expected these medications to help me feel better, but instead, I've lost all my motivation. It's getting to the point where I can barely find the strength to get out of bed in the morning, and I've been having more and more thoughts about death.

Also... after I took the Misar, I felt completely detached, like I wasn't even there. It was such a strange sensation, almost as if I didn't exist. I ended up collapsing into bed and slept for six hours straight. I'm wondering if that's a typical reaction to that medication?

Nicholas Kern90 said:If it isn't written down a hundred times, it didn't happen once...

Are you familiar with the Glycemic Index?
If I remember correctly, glucose might not be the best choice after an aerobic workout that wasn't particularly intense...
From what I've gathered on other forums, glucose is mostly used for bodybuilding...
Well, if I'm mistaken, my bad, but logically any other type of sugar seems like a better way to go.

What actually happens when you consume different types of sugars? Depending on the glycemic index, they trigger varying levels of insulin release. For any elite athlete, the goal is to minimize those insulin spikes as much as possible. But why is that?
The reason is that an intense surge of that specific hormone causes your body to burn through energy incredibly fast, draining your reserves almost immediately and triggering a whole chain reaction in your metabolism.
Think of it like a matchstick. If you light it in open air, it burns at a steady pace. If you thrust it into a pure oxygen environment, it flares up instantly; however, if you place it in a space with limited oxygen, it burns with a much smaller flame but lasts significantly longer.
If you want to sustain that "burn" over a long period, you need to fuel yourself for a slower, more controlled release. Therefore, glucose—which carries a glycemic index of 100—"burns" far too quickly. This causes a massive spike in insulin, making it somewhat impractical unless used for specific training disciplines or carefully balanced with other carbohydrates.

I just saw this on a cooking blog and it got me thinking, so I wanted to ask.

What exactly do you mean when you say glucose?
By the way, I already know what glucose is, just so we’re clear here—don't call me an idiot.