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[Princessofjesus]

Because of my medication my body weight doubled I am wanting to get back to six stone I’m small 5 ft 2 and I’m 12 at 5 pound I’m not happy in the slightest it’s ruining my life I’m hungry all the time because of the meds please pray against the spirit of gluttony brought on by psychiatric meds

 

[Zachariah.]

Because of my medication my body weight doubled I am wanting to get back to six stone I’m small 5 ft 2 and I’m 12 at 5 pound I’m not happy in the slightest it’s ruining my life I’m hungry all the time because of the meds please pray against the spirit of gluttony brought on by psychiatric meds

It's not the spirit of gluttony, it's your medication. If you didn't use the medication you would not have these urges.

Do you need to be taking this medication?

 

[Princessofjesus]

It's not the spirit of gluttony, it's your medication. If you didn't use the medication you would not have these urges.

Do you need to be taking this medication?

I have paranoid schizophrenia and a mood disorder clinical depression

 

[Zachariah.]

I have paranoid schizophrenia and a mood disorder clinical depression

Well you have two options. Accept responsibility and stop playing the victim of your current "condition". Because that's all it is, a current condition. It can be changed. Or you play the victim and stay stuck on those toxic medications for the rest of your life.

I'm not saying you should jump off your medication, I'm saying that you should work towards getting off them at some stage. There are many alternative methods to correcting your brain chemistry as simple as healthy organic foods and plenty of exercise.

I have been through mental institutions myself suffering severe psychosis. The doctors didn't think I would come out of it. This is from a serious drug addiction. It's been 3 years now and I'm off everything. It takes some time but it is possible. But you need to take responsibility.

We don't pray to take control of a situation, this is a fallacy. Prayer is to bring you to a place of humility and put you in a place of reception. Prayer is not about requesting for things we or somone else may want, it's about listening to God in the hope that he may give us faith.

And that's just the thing, faith is letting go of control.

 

[Rita]

I don’t think any of us are qualified to encourage anyone to come off their meds - one mental illness is not the same as another , some actually do need meds.
You have a great testimony, and that is so valuable.
Perhaps personal responsibility needs to be with the amount of food being eaten as hunger can be an emotional one not a physical one. ( I had an eating disorder and it took me a long time to recognise that food was a means of pushing emotions away - I was always hungry but not on any meds ) Some meds can affect metabolism, but equally exercise can help with mental health and how we feel about ourselves.

 

[Ritajanice]

Good advice from Rita @Princessofjesus , I don’t need to add any more.just, that you are in my prayers “ Beautiful “ young girl,xoxo.

 

[Ziggy]

I'm 5'1 and I weigh about 180 lbs. And I don't give a damn what I look like. lol
I have no teeth, I have a halt when I walk due to a blockage in my main artery.
I'm 58. And to some that's still young, but I feel like I'm 90.

The funny thing is I don't eat much at all. My problem is lack of exercise. Most days my butt is glued to the chair typing on this computer.
In the winter I have some winter depression. They say it's caused by lack of sunshine or Vitamin D. Seasonal depression I think it's called.

I looked up schizophrenia so I could understand what you might be going through.
The article in Wikipedia is very long and very clinical.
But I did find this section:

Exercise including aerobic exercise has been shown to improve positive and negative symptoms, cognition, working memory, and improve quality of life.[210][211] Exercise has also been shown to increase the volume of the hippocampus in those with schizophrenia. A decrease in hippocampal volume is one of the factors linked to the development of the disease.[210] However, there still remains the problem of increasing motivation for, and maintaining participation in physical activity.[212] Supervised sessions are recommended.[211] In the UK healthy eating advice is offered alongside exercise programs.[213]

An inadequate diet is often found in schizophrenia, and associated vitamin deficiencies including those of folate, and vitamin D are linked to the risk factors for the development of schizophrenia and for early death including heart disease.[214][215] Those with schizophrenia possibly have the worst diet of all the mental disorders. Lower levels of folate and vitamin D have been noted as significantly lower in first episode psychosis.[214] The use of supplemental folate is recommended.[216] A zinc deficiency has also been noted.[217] Vitamin B12 is also often deficient and this is linked to worse symptoms. Supplementation with B vitamins has been shown to significantly improve symptoms, and to put in reverse some of the cognitive deficits.[214] It is also suggested that the noted dysfunction in gut microbiota might benefit from the use of probiotics.[217]

I have workout videos that I used to do some years ago. My motivation is music.
Leslie Sansone was the videos I used. I like her style.

My grandson is autistic and he has mood swings. My daughter started giving him vitamin B12 and his mood swings improved.
I'm not giving medical advice, I'm simply sharing what works for him.
For me, vitamins D and Zinc seem to help with my seasonal depression.
I try to eat as healthy as possible. I just don't have much of an appetite.

Do you like to cook? I enjoy cooking. Making smoothies. munching on fruit like watermelon and grapes.
Yogurt is good for your digestive system. I use that in my smoothies.

I realize there may be more to it than these simple solutions that might ease the symptoms.
Sometimes it's a simple deficiency in iron or a vitamin/mineral that can put you out of balance.

Check out some of Leslie's video's on youtube and do some workouts to help reduce your weight.
You may find you have fun doing them as well. I used to. I even joined an aerobics class at the local community center 3 times a week.
Only to find that they used Leslie Sansones videos as well LOL
I wish I had the energy and the stamina and the motivation to still do them.
But this body is broken and now walking to the mailbox is about as much challenge as I can do.

It's 4am and I'm thinking about putting on a yoga video LOL.
I probably should go to bed.
HAHA

I'll be walking 5 miles in my dreams

I will be praying for you.
Hugs

 

[Pearl]

Because of my medication my body weight doubled I am wanting to get back to six stone I’m small 5 ft 2 and I’m 12 at 5 pound I’m not happy in the slightest it’s ruining my life I’m hungry all the time because of the meds please pray against the spirit of gluttony brought on by psychiatric meds

Hello again @Princessofjesus So many women these days are hung up about their weight. And focusing on ourselves will never bring contentment or that peace of mind that surpasses understanding. By putting our focus on our selves for any reason is to take our eyes off Jesus. Put Him at the centre of your life and learn to be content with yourself. Let the Holy Spirit guide you in all things and see yourself as God sees you. And as an afterthought 6 stone sounds very low even for 5'2". Don't make yourself ill worrying about it. Take it to the Lord in prayer.

 

[dev553344]

It's not the spirit of gluttony, it's your medication. If you didn't use the medication you would not have these urges.

Do you need to be taking this medication?

I would say yes she needs to take the medication if she has paranoid schizophrenia.

 

[dev553344]

Because of my medication my body weight doubled I am wanting to get back to six stone I’m small 5 ft 2 and I’m 12 at 5 pound I’m not happy in the slightest it’s ruining my life I’m hungry all the time because of the meds please pray against the spirit of gluttony brought on by psychiatric meds

I have paranoid schizophrenia also. I tried out several medications before a came to the one I'm taking now. It sounds like your doctor needs to explore other medications with you till you are satisfied. There are medications for that disorder that won't make you gain weight and others not so much.

Being paranoid schizophrenic I know the need for people with my condition to stay on their medications. Not taking your meds can lead to a psychotic episode. A psychotic episode can be traumatic and land a person in prison. Be careful with advice from people regarding med taking!

Praying for you.

 

[Zachariah.]

I would say yes she needs to take the medication if she has paranoid schizophrenia.

Me to. But all those medications are not for long time use. They are to be uses for a period of time along with counseling etc.

 

[dev553344]

Me to. But all those medications are not for long time use. They are to be uses for a period of time along with counseling etc.

Thanks for your reply. Paranoid schizophrenia is a progressive disorder, meaning it gets worse over time. I have had it for 27 years. When I was first diagnosed I only had to take a small dose and worked and had a family of my own. Now 27 years later I am on a full dose. I came off of it for a few years and learned the hard way not too long ago that you can't come off the meds safely. People with paranoid schizophrenia are on a lifetime need of medication.

 

[Ritajanice]

Thanks for your reply. Paranoid schizophrenia is a progressive disorder, meaning it gets worse over time. I have had it for 27 years. When I was first diagnosed I only had to take a small dose and worked and had a family of my own. Now 27 years later I am on a full dose. I came off of it for a few years and learned the hard way not too long ago that you can't come off the meds safely. People with paranoid schizophrenia are on a lifetime need of medication.

Dev, would you consider starting a thread about it....I have always wanted to understand this condition, is it a condition?....from someone who has suffered with it..that’s if it’s not to sensitive a subject for you to talk about....if my post to Dev upsets you @Princessofjesus ....I will delete it straight away...

 

[dev553344]

@Zachariah. , I found this article on schizophrenia and not taking their meds. It is an interesting read:

What Can Happen if Schizophrenia Goes Untreated

 

[TLHKAJ]

Because of my medication my body weight doubled I am wanting to get back to six stone I’m small 5 ft 2 and I’m 12 at 5 pound I’m not happy in the slightest it’s ruining my life I’m hungry all the time because of the meds please pray against the spirit of gluttony brought on by psychiatric meds

Six stones would be way too small ....68lbs. At 5ft 2ins you should be around 115lbs. Are you anorexic? I was anorexic for years. I was 5ft 6ins and 85lbs. I looked horrible.

 

[BarneyFife]

Because of my medication my body weight doubled I am wanting to get back to six stone I’m small 5 ft 2 and I’m 12 at 5 pound I’m not happy in the slightest it’s ruining my life I’m hungry all the time because of the meds please pray against the spirit of gluttony brought on by psychiatric meds

These people can help you:

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He is an Internal Medicine Specialist who has branched into mental health because so many of his patients weren't responding to medical treatment only for their physical ailments. I have used the things he and many other lifestyle medicine practitioners (faith-based MDs—not naturopaths) teach to overcome too many ailments to list. I was a mess.

A few are:

• Lifelong depression/anxiety
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Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

I'm not a healthcare professional but I know of many reputable resources.


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[Zachariah.]

@Zachariah. , I found this article on schizophrenia and not taking their meds. It is an interesting read:

What Can Happen if Schizophrenia Goes Untreated

I never told her to stop taking her meds. How about you read what I wrote correctly.

Do you just see things how you want to see them?

 

[Rita]

Me to. But all those medications are not for long time use. They are to be uses for a period of time along with counseling etc.

My sister in law has paranoid schizophrenia, she has been on meds since she was 20, she is now in her 50’s. When ever she comes off of those meds she goes downhill and is usually sectioned as a result because her behaviour becomes harmful. She now has to live in a secure welfare home.
I actually think coming off the meds cold Turkey ( usually because she doesn’t believe she is ill ) has perhaps caused much deeper problems. Personally I don’t believe anyone has ever said that she was on them for only a period of time.
It’s like everything else, a few people have to break the cycle to see that there is another route, but it may not be a route for everyone.
My son has mental health issues, he has gone cold Turkey and gradually withdrawn from meds, but in the end he eventually has to go back on meds. ( and he has had counselling ). For him they enable him to function.

 

[dev553344]

I never told her to stop taking her meds. How about you read what I wrote correctly.

Do you just see things how you want to see them?

Great, glad to hear you weren't suggesting she come off her meds. Hopefully you're not feeling attacked. Anyways, I just posted the article as I thought it was interesting and that you might like it. OK. Well have a nice day!

 

[Zachariah.]

My sister in law has paranoid schizophrenia, she has been on meds since she was 20, she is now in her 50’s. When ever she comes off of those meds she goes downhill and is usually sectioned as a result because her behaviour becomes harmful. She now has to live in a secure welfare home.
I actually think coming off the meds cold Turkey ( usually because she doesn’t believe she is ill ) has perhaps caused much deeper problems. Personally I don’t believe anyone has ever said that she was on them for only a period of time.
It’s like everything else, a few people have to break the cycle to see that there is another route, but it may not be a route for everyone.
My son has mental health issues, he has gone cold Turkey and gradually withdrawn from meds, but in the end he eventually has to go back on meds. ( and he has had counselling ). For him they enable him to function.

I never told her to come off her meds. Go re read what I posted. For everyone that accepts anti depressants and anti psychotics as a life time choice is absolutely crazy. Go ask you doctor, there not supposed to be for long term use because they stuff your brain. That is truth and fact.

In most people's cases (not all) they can change their lifestyle and get off the darn things. Wouldn't you want that for her? That's all I was offering. A bit of hope because the medication onto of being toxic is also giving her weight problems.

I'll say it again. I never told her to stop taking them. Read my post properly before throwing crap at me. It's rude.