Ridiculous I know, but do meds make you fat?

[poolie14]

I'm a new mum to an 8 week old adorable boy, but unfortunately for the last 3 weeks I've felt utterly weepy and unable to cope. I've suffered from recurring depression since I was 18 (I'm now 34), which has been 'successfully' treated with CBT in the past, so I know the symptoms, and can't believe they're back.
I will go to CBT again, but given that this is a recurring thing, I think I also need meds - though I hate the idea.
My question is - will taking meds make me reliant on them forever, and will I put weight on?? I know this sounds vain and like the least of my worries, but after putting on pregnancy pounds and it having a big effect on my self-esteem, i don't want to add another thing to be upset about into the mix.
Your advice massively welcome! xx

[Weeble]

Me too, I am four stone heavier and can't shift it

[CarolineZoe26]

Yes I put on 3 stone but have managed to lose 18 pounds now I am starting to feel better. However looking back the weight gain was bad but not as bad as still having pnd the medication has really helped

[chica]

Hi there,
First of all I dont think your question sounds vain at all, and I can understand your anxiousness, as you say one more thing to worry about, when you already have enough on your plate. I didnt put on loads of weight, maybe I got lucky, but have to say, that even if I had, I think I would have been able to cope with it, because the meds made me feel so much better.

xx

[juppster]

Completely agree, your question is not at all silly, it is a huge concern for you as it would be for most women. I also never put on lots of weight, I really think its a very individual thing dependent upon what drug you are taking. As for becoming reliant upon them the drugs are non-habit forming so this shouldn't happen x