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Suggest Remedy For Weight Gain With Lack Of Appetite And Depression

I don't have any money to pay fees. I've been researching symptoms of PTSD (spouse stabbed me with a butcher knife then killed himself, '86) and major depressive disorder to ensure I know how to properly characterize my condition when I meet with Social Security next week to file for SSDI. I wasn't sure what "motor tension" means but if it pertains to tension in, for example, my neck and shoulders I have it. I'm also a somewhat obsessive toe tapper and fidget a lot. Currently taking (free, non-profit mental health clinic) Cymbalta, Restoril, Xanax as needed, Nuvigil to stay awake during daytime, something else I can't think of for mental. Was on Abilify, gained even more weight, before that Topamax. Medical, non-mental health meds-- simvastatin, levothyroxizine although Drs at the free medical clinic I go to disagree about whether I'm hypo even though I have ALL the symptoms. The levo isn't working, IMO they should try adding Cytomel. I'm a law school grad, top-notch research skills. I'm still depressed, anxious, hypervigilant, overwhelming feelings of dread for no logical reason, BAD insomnia mainly falling asleep but also staying asleep. I have zero appetite, no interest in food, I barely eat (honestly, I don't keep junk food or soda around) yet I've well gained over 30 lbs. in four years it sucks. Recently I've been gaining 3-5 lbs. a month. I've blown up like a balloon from size zero to 10 even though I usually eat one fish fillet or chicken breast and a cup of hot chocolate at bed time each day. That ain't much. I'm a tiny boned person under all this blubber, mainly in the belly and waist but it's spread to fat arms and butt too--everything, my boobs are enormous for my size. I intend to talk to my psych about switching to Wellbutrin and Topamax. And, age 56.5 female, post menohell.
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. You have depression and anxiety along with obsessive compulsive symptoms. Lack of appetite, interest. sluggishness are all part of it. You too are giving so many psychiatry jagrons and from that I can understand you are too much a health anxious person. The best treatment you can have is to consult a psychiatrist and get a proper diagnosis of your current mental condition and get treated accordingly. You may also consult a psychologist for counseling and some psychotherapy sessions. Take care.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Remedy For Weight Gain With Lack Of Appetite And Depression

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. You have depression and anxiety along with obsessive compulsive symptoms. Lack of appetite, interest. sluggishness are all part of it. You too are giving so many psychiatry jagrons and from that I can understand you are too much a health anxious person. The best treatment you can have is to consult a psychiatrist and get a proper diagnosis of your current mental condition and get treated accordingly. You may also consult a psychologist for counseling and some psychotherapy sessions. Take care. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.