No need for a scale, 420 pounds and I feel great!

mrFerris

So, in 20 days you lost a few pounds out of a total of 200 you may need to lose, and in spite of your ill health, you feel great, so out with the prescribed medication.
After only 20 days?
You decided to become your own shrink?
NOT GOOD!
Mental illness doesn't just go away just because you drop a few pounds and feel good about it.

You are setting yourself up for a major fall.

Agreed!

Don't take this the wrong way guys but you are both doing the exact same thing you are criticising the OP for doing. You are no more qualified to tell him he is wrong anymore than he is to say he is right!

My advice would be for him to get a professional second opinion.

MissConfidence

So, in 20 days you lost a few pounds out of a total of 200 you may need to lose, and in spite of your ill health, you feel great, so out with the prescribed medication.
After only 20 days?
You decided to become your own shrink?
NOT GOOD!
Mental illness doesn't just go away just because you drop a few pounds and feel good about it.

You are setting yourself up for a major fall.

I hear what you're saying but how's about a little sensitivity? We can give people advice without making them feel like total losers by putting them down like that. Here's to hoping the OP is getting careful medical care/follow up and is setting himself to a major WIN!

Fattack

Hey!

I started my weight loss journey exactly 20 days ago today. I weigh (Or weighed) Somewhere between 400-440 pounds, I will never know because I bought the highest capacity scale from weight watchers and broke it. Stepped on it and it errored. I got really discouraged by this but when I entered this journey for weight loss it was because I had almost died of a blood infection called Sepsis. I had salmonella in my blood. Therefore, a scale would not stop me. I then put my back out and was unable to exercise any more. I would not let that stop me. Today, Not only is my back out but ive cracked/bruised a rib because of the amount of weight i have to put on my right side due to a slipped disk. I would not let that stop me.

Im here to tell you that regardless of numbers on a machine, I FEEL great, I have gained self confidence, self respect, and self esteem for the first time in my entire life, and I am living an incredibly healthy lifestyle. Yesterday I put my jeans on for the first time in 20 days, I could fit my entire arm down the side of them up to my elbow wich measured about 5 inches wich most would say is equivalent to about 12 pounds.

I am happy, I stopped taking my anti-depressants today. I dont need them anymore.. I cured part of my mental illness on my own without drugs, the ability to care about my happiness and not just others.

All of this within 20 days.

If I can do it, you can do it. I believe in all of you you all have the strength to pull through this.

Feel free to add me as a friend if you like. I support

Whilst it's wonderful that you are feeling better, it is NOT medically recommended to just "come off" anti-depressants. Just stopping cold turkey can have VERY dangerous side effects. I would advise you to consult with your doctor rather than just stopping taking them - he/she is the professional and knows best. Good luck with everything!

clairabell2024

So, in 20 days you lost a few pounds out of a total of 200 you may need to lose, and in spite of your ill health, you feel great, so out with the prescribed medication.
After only 20 days?
You decided to become your own shrink?
NOT GOOD!
Mental illness doesn't just go away just because you drop a few pounds and feel good about it.

You are setting yourself up for a major fall.

I dont believe he was trying to be insensitive, just giving an honest opinion rather than a sugar coated one.

What happens in a few weeks when you've stopped taking meds and your having a bad week and not feeling to happy or confident? I hate to think, you were on medication for a reason (i presume) so like everyone advised consult for doctor Hun!

x

theshow4jsu

Keep it up man. I was in about the same boat a year ago. I was around 420 when I started my journey. 137 pounds later, I'm still trucking along. You will be amazed at your new found energy. I lost 137 pounds last year, got a promotion at work and started back to grad school and maintained a 4.0 all while being married and having a very nosy 2 year old. I would have never been able to do all that in the condition that I was in before. I am also planning to run a 1/2 marathon this fall. Keep it up, you're an inspiration!

CrazyDaisysMommy

Your story is inspiring! Keep on believing in yourself. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you if you keep going with this fantastic attitude!

jktjcca

Amazing and inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing!

Traci_33

I was on anti depressants at one point in my life and I stopped taking them as well. I found that I was better off without them. That's not to say the same will go for you. But It might be a good idea to talk to your doctor and mention that you have stopped.

Its a wonderful thing that you have found a way to better yourself Congrats on your recent progress. I wish you great success your new life

andrejjorje

This. As probably we've already seen that all the best doctors, specialists, nutritionists, shrinks etc etc are present here on this site. So happy and honored to be part of it.:laugh:

So, in 20 days you lost a few pounds out of a total of 200 you may need to lose, and in spite of your ill health, you feel great, so out with the prescribed medication.
After only 20 days?
You decided to become your own shrink?
NOT GOOD!
Mental illness doesn't just go away just because you drop a few pounds and feel good about it.

You are setting yourself up for a major fall.

Agreed!

Don't take this the wrong way guys but you are both doing the exact same thing you are criticising the OP for doing. You are no more qualified to tell him he is wrong anymore than he is to say he is right!

My advice would be for him to get a professional second opinion.

tackemup

Hi Andy....lots of conversation and opinion out there...but I noticed no response from you. How do you feel about all this advice, warning, etc? You are making progress..no disputing that and it looks like you're well on your way. What do you think about some of the advice re abruptly stopping meds, side effects and warning about that and so forth? Speaking w/ your doc is probably good advice. Processing all of this is very important in your quest toward balance and recovery. Good luck to you.

CDresp

Hang in there buddy! God will get you through this and give you the strength to get to your great health goal!!! Blessings!!!

PhatAndy

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PhatAndy

So, in 20 days you lost a few pounds out of a total of 200 you may need to lose, and in spite of your ill health, you feel great, so out with the prescribed medication.
After only 20 days?
You decided to become your own shrink?
NOT GOOD!
Mental illness doesn't just go away just because you drop a few pounds and feel good about it.

You are setting yourself up for a major fall.

I gotta say this one stung a little to wake up and read. How about this, Ive lived 26 years being Fat and trying to kill myself because everyone tells me to. for the first time in my entire life I LOVE myself. 20 days or not Reguardles, I feel AMAZING. If I dont have a lifestyle change I will die before im 40. GUARENTEED. Yes I talked to the doctor first ofcourse, I wouldnt just withdrawl from antidepressants. Any other time in life I have tried weight loss Iv'e given up after 5 days, Cant stand not drinking coke. I now have a slipped disk, a cracked rib, and havent had a coke in 20 days and you know what? as stated before. I feel AMAZING. I love and respect myself for what im doing and again, I have consulted a doctor on the antidepressants..

oriors

So, in 20 days you lost a few pounds out of a total of 200 you may need to lose, and in spite of your ill health, you feel great, so out with the prescribed medication.
After only 20 days?
You decided to become your own shrink?
NOT GOOD!
Mental illness doesn't just go away just because you drop a few pounds and feel good about it.

You are setting yourself up for a major fall.

To be honest Andy didn't say that he was cured of his mental illness, he said that this was one of this things that is helping him get better. I have known Andy for a while now, and I know for a fact that he has been slowly getting better due to a LOT of different reason for a while now :} Anti-depressents are a bit different, he feels he doesn't need anti-depressents, whats the big deal?
- Worst case scenario ... he goes back on them because he feels like its coming back on. He has had a years of experience with things like this, I'm sure he can tell if he needs to take another later on.
I don't think its a big deal to stop anti depressants, in this case, getting off them slowly will help him become more independent. I think its cool that you feel like you can do that, the beginning of healing it the will to heal :}
There would be nothing wrong with taking them again if you need a slower get away but how are you going to get better without will and effort and the first steps :}

heleflump

Andy - you are a wonderful inspiring intelligent human being (I have read some other posts of yours) I don't know you, but I am really pleased that you are feeling so positive after such a long time of feeling so low - long may it continue to last - enjoy it - it's your life - it's your turn.

bshedwick

That is so great to hear. Its amazing how much can be cured by leading a healthy lifestyle. Medication be damned!

DeeDeeLHF

So, in 20 days you lost a few pounds out of a total of 200 you may need to lose, and in spite of your ill health, you feel great, so out with the prescribed medication.
After only 20 days?
You decided to become your own shrink?
NOT GOOD!
Mental illness doesn't just go away just because you drop a few pounds and feel good about it.

You are setting yourself up for a major fall.

I gotta say this one stung a little to wake up and read. How about this, Ive lived 26 years being Fat and trying to kill myself because everyone tells me to. for the first time in my entire life I LOVE myself. 20 days or not Reguardles, I feel AMAZING. If I dont have a lifestyle change I will die before im 40. GUARENTEED. Yes I talked to the doctor first ofcourse, I wouldnt just withdrawl from antidepressants. Any other time in life I have tried weight loss Iv'e given up after 5 days, Cant stand not drinking coke. I now have a slipped disk, a cracked rib, and havent had a coke in 20 days and you know what? as stated before. I feel AMAZING. I love and respect myself for what im doing and again, I have consulted a doctor on the antidepressants..

Good for you! It sounds like you are doing the right things! My prayers and encouragement go out to you! Can't wait to hear more about your success!!!

As for comments...I think everyone means well but when encouraging someone the sarcasm is best left out. Don't let it get to you. You will find good friends on here who will get to know you and encourage you!

Best of luck!
D

CorinthiaB

Awesome!

ashlee_g

Hey andy - first up i want to say congradulations! You have made a huge change and you should be proud of yourself. Secondary i just want to suggest that you should inform your doctor of your medication change. I myself am on antidepressants as well as other medications. I know the intial momentum of wieghtloss can be wonderful but you could still find yourself suffering from the sudden withdrawl of your antideprssants. it may take weeks or two months to hit you but it still may. I would advise comming off them more slowly. i have done this myself after trying cold turkey time and time agian and i feel much better for it. You are so brave for sharing your story and i am so prould of you. Keep up the good work. BTW i had to buy special scales myself lol! Please add me as a friend and fan!

smoten

really? we're going to predict someones failure? thats supportive, not. I agree, he should get some professional advice on kicking the meds cold turkey but that was harsh. I believe antidepressants are over prescribed anyway, he probably never "needed" them. I've been there, just correcting your eating habits can turn things around.
So, i say you go! but call your dr. first! Enjoy your new joy!