It’s true that GPs are not as familiar with alternatives. When I mentioned that wellbrutin is known to cause weight loss or at least not cause weight gain the GP said I am wrong and that in all anti-depressants there is a risk of weight gain and/or weight loss depending on the individual. That’s true, sure, that everyone is affected differently BUT some are more notorious for causing weight gain (setraline and prozac generally cause weight gain but setraline generally more than prozac for the same person) and others cause weight loss like Wellbrutin as you say.
Will read up on it. A lot of things are said but you only discover the truth by reading stories online of experiences of those taking it.
Drugs? Anti-depressants?Lots of good info about these drugs, people. Thankyou.
Looks like they've been a thing for weight loss for some time now.
Then say what you mean
I don’t know why wellbrutin isn’t certified in the UK !!
Have you tried setraline? That’s known to alleviate symptoms of OCD and similar conditions with respect to obsessive behaviours like autism.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6307759/It seems it is possible to get Wellbutrin/bupropion for off-label use in the UK, though may not be worth the effort involved (compared to other options like augmenting with metformin or a supplement like berberine):
Welbutrin's availability in the UK
In Canada, Welbutrin has done an excellent job of controlling my severe depression for the better part of 15 years. I'm thinking of moving to the UK and not being able to get it would be devastating! According to this depression wiki, it isn't legal in the UK! Is there any truth to that? I'm...www.mentalhealthforum.net
Can you get a Wellbutrin prescription for depression in the U.K.?
Answer (1 of 4): Aahhhhh, this old chestnut. Not easily. Not easily at all, but it’s not impossible. Bupropion is not approved in the NICE guidelines for depression in the UK, and that means getting it is complicated. It is listed in some local health authority guidelines, for example, as an off...www.quora.com
Personally, having had OCD most of my life, I haven't had a whole lot of success with psych meds except as short-term downers for anxiety and insomnia. But fortunately, my insurance reimburses me 100% for psychotherapy, which is unusual among insurance companies.
Depends if it boosts your appetite then not.10,000 steps a day can cause one pound of weight loss per week (on average, depending on various factors):
How to Walk Off 10 Pounds, According to a Dietitian
Here is your step-by-step plan to walk off 10 pounds and keep it off in the long term—plus, weight loss tips from the experts.www.eatingwell.com
Yes, and almost every other SSRI and SNRI as well as most other classes of psych meds, with various trial-and-error experiments over several decades.
www.eatthis.com
I usually do HIIT just before a meal.Maybe timing is a factor, along with intensity and consistency?
This says to workout (do heavier exercise) before a meal:
11 Ways to Stop Overeating After Your Workout
The smartest ways to refuel after an intense workouttime.com
"If you’re always hungry after you exercise—regardless of whether you ate beforehand or how many calories you burned—try to schedule your workouts before one of your main meals, says Brown. That way, you can refuel with calories you would have consumed anyway, without having to add extra snacks into your day."
And this says to walk (light exercise) right after a meal:
7 Benefits of Walking for Just 10 Minutes After a Meal
Ellen Thompson, CPT, Blink Fitness, breaks down the top benefits of walking for just 10 minutes after a meal.
"According to a 2018 study published in the journal Nutrients, people who ate two slices of white bread and then went for a walk lowered their blood sugar levels more than those who walked before eating the starchy snack."
"A 2016 study of those who suffer from Type-2 diabetes found that walking for 10 minutes after every meal helped to lower blood sugar levels more than walking for a half-hour at other times of the day."
Oh yeah an egg diet along with brown rice and fruits and vegetables goes well. Because protein and fibre help suppress appetite. It’s well known that anti-depressants amplify the effects of refined carbs and saturated fats in particularYears ago, there was a story on CNN about a guy who ate mostly boiled eggs and oranges to lose weight
More seriously:
"Of the 20 most popular fruits and vegetables, oranges and grapefruits are highest in fiber."
(Of course, grapefruit can be potentially problematic for some meds like some statins and SSRIs.)
