How to deal with extremely fast weight gain caused by medication?

[Anonymous]

I was on a medication that made me gain 50 pounds in a little over 6 months. I am off the medication now, and so far I have lost about 15 pounds. I am still over weight, and much heavier than I was before. I'm always afraid of going out in public and meeting my friends. People I haven't seen in a while will give me funny looks, as if they don't recognize me. I hate how people think I've "let myself go" or that I only eat junk food. In reality i am actually very healthy. The medicine I was on extremely slowed down my metabolism, making it impossible to eat and not gain weight. I feel so ugly and hate seeing pictures of myself. I am a teenager, and most of my friends (who have normal fast teenage metabolism) don't understand what I am going through. How can I deal with being fat until I lose all the weight?

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****I'm not asking advise on how to lose the weight (because I already know how to lose the weight and have already lost some of it). I'm asking how to keep my self esteem up even if I don't look exactly how I want to look at the moment.****

[Elarra]

Based on your update, that's a mental thing. Make sure you still do what you usually do. Like if you wear make up, maybe doll yourself up a little bit. Treat yourself to getting your hair and nails done every once in a while. Wear clothes that not only fit, but also look great on you.

But others are right. Eating healthy will make you feel better. You may lose weight doing it, but a healthier diet helps with depression, so maybe eating healthier than you already are (if you aren't already) could help keep your esteem up.

[Wonderer89]

That's tough honey. You're doing the right thing for your body - if you needed the medication then it is how it's meant to be. Personally I find exercise makes me feel better because I'm doing what I can to be good to my body.
I dress for my shape, no matter what that may be at the time and I pick my key features to play them up. Making an extra effort on my appearance makes me feel good about myself, especially if I've had a down week

[Anonymous]

look at your older photos and you will automatically gain self esteem
I don't know why you are asking this
this is a silly question. you sounded like a dumbass.
I am not here to kiss your ass just look at what you have written.
you are one of those weak girls :(

[Asker]

I am NOT weak. Don't you dare ever tell that to me. You have no idea what I've been through. I am fucking strong. I've dealt with things most people only deal with in their nightmares. I am NOT WEAK.

[Opinion Owner]

I don't deny that you maybe strong but in this question you sounded weak :(
If you really want to boost your self esteem then follow what I said.
I was slim earlier than became fat and then slim again :)
and do not take my harsh words to your heart :)
I am just like this and maybe this is the reason I have no friends hahaha!!!
and I have already dared to write it

[Mr-Kabuki]

you really have to do what what any does when you want to lose weight. eat healthier foods and start to exercise. burn more calories that you take it. thats all.

[Anonymous]

change your diet so you gain as little weight as possible and exercise if you can
also get a good body lotion so you don't get stretch marks, they fade but they don't go away
check with your doc if there's anything you can do to help it

[Opinion Owner]

oh well keeping your self steem up seems pretty easy to me, just set a short term goal girl! 😊 you're worried about the weight then set a weekly goal and when you reach it you will start feeling better and happy about yourself because you are actually seeing results and you know it's working, you know you can achieve what you want and you're doing it already
hope it helps, works for me