low carbing and medically-induced weight gain

Question, folks...

When I first went on low-carb, I had great results with my sanity - I
am finding this has tapered off quite a bit and I'm back to my "old
me" more and more, albeit a thinner and more energetic old me. Because
LC is working great for my weight and blood sugar, I have enough
reason to keep doing it.

Here's the deal.

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

Have you considered using 5-htp and l-tyrosine to help w/ the depression
before going pharma?

Peace,
Pen

"wilson" wrote in message
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Question, folks...

When I first went on low-carb, I had great results with my sanity - I
am finding this has tapered off quite a bit and I'm back to my "old
me" more and more, albeit a thinner and more energetic old me. Because
LC is working great for my weight and blood sugar, I have enough
reason to keep doing it.

Here's the deal.

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

Have you considered using 5-htp and l-tyrosine to help w/ the depression
before going pharma?

Peace,
Pen

"wilson" wrote in message
om...
Question, folks...

When I first went on low-carb, I had great results with my sanity - I
am finding this has tapered off quite a bit and I'm back to my "old
me" more and more, albeit a thinner and more energetic old me. Because
LC is working great for my weight and blood sugar, I have enough
reason to keep doing it.

Here's the deal.

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

(wilson) wrote in message . com...
Question, folks...

When I first went on low-carb, I had great results with my sanity - I
am finding this has tapered off quite a bit and I'm back to my "old
me" more and more, albeit a thinner and more energetic old me. Because
LC is working great for my weight and blood sugar, I have enough
reason to keep doing it.

Here's the deal.

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

What's the question???

Lee

(wilson) wrote in message . com...
Question, folks...

When I first went on low-carb, I had great results with my sanity - I
am finding this has tapered off quite a bit and I'm back to my "old
me" more and more, albeit a thinner and more energetic old me. Because
LC is working great for my weight and blood sugar, I have enough
reason to keep doing it.

Here's the deal.

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

What's the question???

Lee

(wilson) wrote in message . com...
Question, folks...

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

It won't make you "swell up like a blimp" if you keep eating and
exercising the way you have been doing. I promise.

T.

(wilson) wrote in message . com...
Question, folks...

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

It won't make you "swell up like a blimp" if you keep eating and
exercising the way you have been doing. I promise.

T.

Pen,

That is a very perceptive thought. I have often speculated that maybe the
diagnosis of depression might instead be adrenelene depletion.

How did you find out about 5-htp and l-tyrosine?

Have you used it?

Does it increase your metabolism?

Does it help you in the fat burning process?

Does it make you feel more alert?

Just curious.

Placid
(Warning ... I operate without the aid of a spell checker)

"Penelope Baker" wrote in message
...
Have you considered using 5-htp and l-tyrosine to help w/ the depression
before going pharma?

Peace,
Pen

"wilson" wrote in message
om...
Question, folks...

When I first went on low-carb, I had great results with my sanity - I
am finding this has tapered off quite a bit and I'm back to my "old
me" more and more, albeit a thinner and more energetic old me. Because
LC is working great for my weight and blood sugar, I have enough
reason to keep doing it.

Here's the deal.

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

Pen,

That is a very perceptive thought. I have often speculated that maybe the
diagnosis of depression might instead be adrenelene depletion.

How did you find out about 5-htp and l-tyrosine?

Have you used it?

Does it increase your metabolism?

Does it help you in the fat burning process?

Does it make you feel more alert?

Just curious.

Placid
(Warning ... I operate without the aid of a spell checker)

"Penelope Baker" wrote in message
...
Have you considered using 5-htp and l-tyrosine to help w/ the depression
before going pharma?

Peace,
Pen

"wilson" wrote in message
om...
Question, folks...

When I first went on low-carb, I had great results with my sanity - I
am finding this has tapered off quite a bit and I'm back to my "old
me" more and more, albeit a thinner and more energetic old me. Because
LC is working great for my weight and blood sugar, I have enough
reason to keep doing it.

Here's the deal.

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.

"PlacidBull" wrote in message
...
Pen,

That is a very perceptive thought. I have often speculated that maybe the
diagnosis of depression might instead be adrenelene depletion.

How did you find out about 5-htp and l-tyrosine?

I can't recall an exact source. I do a LOT of research. To be honest, I
suspect it's tied more to low thryoid than adrenaline, but all that stuff is
pretty much tied together in the long run.

Have you used it?

Yes.

Does it increase your metabolism?

Not sure.

Does it help you in the fat burning process?

Not sure.

Does it make you feel more alert?

No, just calmer and more placid ;-) Although I must admit my sex drive is
perking up nicely!

Peace,
Pen


Just curious.

Placid
(Warning ... I operate without the aid of a spell checker)

"Penelope Baker" wrote in message
...
Have you considered using 5-htp and l-tyrosine to help w/ the depression
before going pharma?

Peace,
Pen

"wilson" wrote in message
om...
Question, folks...

When I first went on low-carb, I had great results with my sanity - I
am finding this has tapered off quite a bit and I'm back to my "old
me" more and more, albeit a thinner and more energetic old me. Because
LC is working great for my weight and blood sugar, I have enough
reason to keep doing it.

Here's the deal.

My doctor is trying me on a low dose (12.5 mg) of Paxil CR. The side
effect of any anti-depressant though that worries me the most, is the
possibility of weight gain. Practically no other side effect scares me
as much - I have this horrible fear it's going to make me swell up
like a blimp. Mind you, the obsessing and working myself into a snit
over worrying about it, is part of the reason they're putting me on
the stuff to begin with.

I've lost about 30 lbs now - I'm down to 146 from 178 - and I don't
want to lose all my hard work.