Posted by starlight on June 5, 2003, at 11:51:00
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Eating Disorders « WantingToKnowMore, posted by beppe3 on June 4, 2003, at 23:56:14
I too agree fully that ED's probably stem from mood disorders. I was incredibly depressed before developing my ED and felt that if I could just lose weight it would solve my problem. The worst part is that there's an incredible amount of validation coming from the outside world for being thin, which makes recovery very difficult. There are still times when I've thought about it, but just no longer take action. It has had a huge impact on which medication I'm willing to take for my Bipolar II. I tried taking Depakote and started gaining weight. Gaining weight sends me into a panic so I told my Pdoc that it wasn't a viable option. I was also scared of taking lithium for that reason. After much research I came up with and convinced him to let me try Trileptal for it's lack of side effects. Then we added the Lamictal when the trileptal wasn't enough. Bulimia is especially hellish and shameful - One thing you might consider, for those who suffer from anorexia, is the Atkins Diet. Carbs made me retain a lot of water, whereas the Atkins keeps my weight stable and is a much better option for getting quality calories and getting to an optimal weight.
Starlight
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