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Question: I have been gaining weight for 5 years almost 70 pounds now!!! I went through a period after I lost my dad and an extremely bad marriage I put in 50 lbs but I took it off in a couple of years. I maintained my normal weight again for about 3 years and I just started gaining weight and the fatter I get the more depressed I get. I work in a high stress job and function well in it but I sit all day, anything but work I have issues with I feel sad depressed worthless I am extremely restless at night and sweat for no reason. My PA put me on venlafaxine. I am taking it but my insurance will not pay for it and that is causing stress because of the cost. My husband thinks it is helping me but I don't. I am also very impulsive I spent $800 on 2 bikes today he should take my credit card when I am alone. Hopefully I will start ridding and get my husband to go with me. I had a hysterectomy in 1999 and have not been on anything for years. My last physical revealed high cholesterol and I am on meds for that and will get a recheck next month. I also have some other weird symptoms maybe they are age I don't know. I am losing hair my eyebrows are barely there past 1/2 way. My feet and skin are extremely dry. On the days my husband works and I don't I usually stay in bed till 11 or 12 I can not make my self get up and do anything. I drink very little caffeine I quit smoking 3 years ago but I do drink to much alcohol, I drink mostly water during the day and occasional diet Dr pepper or glass of ginseng tea . We eat out to much because I don't plan anymore. I feel like I am a mess and can not quit get right. I am not suicidal or homicidal just hate being fat and feeling lazy and I keep trying to do something about it but I can not stick to anything. Right now I should be ridding my new bike or swimming we have a pool but I am just sitting here feeling like nothing will help. I use to love the beach I live a mile from it and have not been in over a year maybe 2 I feel like everyone is staring at me when I go. I don't even want to have sex with my husband because I am embarrassed about how I look he tells me I am fine and I am beautiful but I own a mirror. I am at my wits end I know I am not who I use to be and age changes us but this lazy feeling and the weight gain the embarrassment about being fat . I feel there is something wrong with me but I don't know what. I need some get up and go but don't know where to find it.
Brief Answer:
You are a great woman
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani.
I appreciate your concerns.
I feel you are a great woman. You are doing great in a high stress job. There is no reason to feel sad and worthless.
Do not worry about the cost of venlafexine. Health is the greatest wealth. You need to spend money on what is required for your health.
As regards your weight, you did not write what is your BMI. First consult endocrinologist to make sure that there is no hormone cause for your weight gain like thyroid problem. Once that is ruled out consult dietitian for guidance on what to eat and how much to eat. Join the gym and take personal trainer. You will see the magic in a month. I know all this costs money. But as I already wrote to you Health is wealth. These expenses are necessary.
Hair loss on the eyebrow is age related. Dont worry about it.
I wish my house was near the beach. Those who come to beach, come there to enjoy for themselves. They have no time to stare at you. So dont feel conscious. Just go and relax.
Meet friends over the week end and go for a bike ride.
I advise you to join obesity support group near your house. It can play wonders.
yoga and meditation are also good to alleviate your mood. Try joining those classes.
I hope this helps. If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
You are a great woman
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani.
I appreciate your concerns.
I feel you are a great woman. You are doing great in a high stress job. There is no reason to feel sad and worthless.
Do not worry about the cost of venlafexine. Health is the greatest wealth. You need to spend money on what is required for your health.
As regards your weight, you did not write what is your BMI. First consult endocrinologist to make sure that there is no hormone cause for your weight gain like thyroid problem. Once that is ruled out consult dietitian for guidance on what to eat and how much to eat. Join the gym and take personal trainer. You will see the magic in a month. I know all this costs money. But as I already wrote to you Health is wealth. These expenses are necessary.
Hair loss on the eyebrow is age related. Dont worry about it.
I wish my house was near the beach. Those who come to beach, come there to enjoy for themselves. They have no time to stare at you. So dont feel conscious. Just go and relax.
Meet friends over the week end and go for a bike ride.
I advise you to join obesity support group near your house. It can play wonders.
yoga and meditation are also good to alleviate your mood. Try joining those classes.
I hope this helps. If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
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