Hmmmmm

[Cacoethes]

Thanks np <3
I'm sorry I worried you

I do trust you all
Here is the only place I really feel comfortable saying all this because you're all so wonderful
It's just hard because it's all so real

That's true.
I don't usually listen to google that much but it seems recently I have been

Apparently metformin is also used as a weight loss aid in people on anti psychotics

[The Worst Witch]

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Originally Posted by nonperson

Also please please stop googling. The internet is famous for providing inaccurate information, especially when you're looking for answers to the wrong questions. Just saying.

<3

Totally agree. Google is wonderful for many things, but it can't be relied upon to provide accurate information in relation to medical issues because everyone is different. Just because someone experienced what you're describing, doesn't mean that everyone will and most specifically, you will. The best place to find the answers your looking for is the CMHT.

[Cacoethes]

I'll talk to them about it on Thursday
Though I'm worried they'll lie to me just to get me to take it

[Cacoethes]

It might do
I'm unsure if it's a good idea anyway with the whole ED thing I've got going on as well.
I don't know if it's going to make it worse

[EyelinerAndCigarettes]

Just echoing what has already been said and suggested. We all really really care about you <3

[Cacoethes]

Thank you
That means a lot <3

[The Worst Witch]

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Originally Posted by Cacoethes

Though I'm worried they'll lie to me just to get me to take it

I hate to be harsh here but the only person that's lying to you at the moment is yourself. I don't know why they would lie, there are other options if you're really that worried BUT at some point you'll have to accept that no matter what the side effects, you're more functional on meds than you are off them.

I know you don't want to lose your job (and from what the big boss said to you the other day I don't think you would), but you don't want to get so ill that you can't work again. Remember how long it took you to convince the CMHT to let you get a job in the first place? Imagine how much more difficult that would be again if you got too ill.

[Cacoethes]

I really don't want to lose my job.
I love my job and my colleagues.
It would be very difficult

I wish none of this was happening

[The Worst Witch]

Oh Beckie, I feel you. I know it's hard when things are so skew whiff but I do believe that they can get better and that you can get to the point you were a few months ago.

Side note, are you still taking the lithium?

[Cacoethes]

Thank you both

Yes I am still taking the lithium
Sometimes i forget my medication but I've been quite good at it the last week or so

I don't feel comfortable bringing up the ED stuff with my psych
Because he's the one that said I didn't need a dietician and it's good I'm losing weight despite my very disordered eating habits. Which is why I had to go to my GP. And he didn't mention it at all when I saw him.

[Cacoethes]

I did say to him that it's used for diabetes and PCOS but he just said it's commonly used in those on olanzapine and clozapine to aid in weight loss

[Elmer]

Not sure this is the place to be having that discussion.

It is an option Beckie has been offered, let’s leave it at that.

[Elmer]

Also, your last RV was a bit worrying Beckie, are you ok?

[Pi.R^2]

Can we quit with the discussions about the exact details of the mode of action of an off-label use of metformin. No one here is a doctor or pharmacist and if we think historically, any qualification in this field would need to be verified before it’s thrown around as a reason to know something. *removes mod hat*

And besides, why are we even entertaining the notion of weight-loss medication for someone with a literal anorexia diagnosis???

[Elmer]

^been trying to work out how to ask that

Hope you’re OK Beckie

[Iamcatbug]

I have removed my posts in relation to the medication and apologise for any upset cause. Especially for Beckie.

Also to take up Lio’s comment. Are you ok Beckie? Is there anything we can do to help right now?

[Cacoethes]

Thanks Jenna.
This is what I wanted to bring up with my psych but I'm pretty sure he doesn't think my ED is a thing so that's why he's suggesting it so much.
The ED person who did my assessment did say that sometimes even mh professionals don't have a clue about it.


I'm ok.
Just a bit freaked out.
I had a really bad stomach ache and I thought I was going into labour.
But thankfully its gone now.

Thank you for asking.

I think I need to contact my lovely gp. I might have to wait a while for an appointment but I'll call the surgery tomorrow

[Iamcatbug]

That sounds like a good idea getting in touch with your GP tomorrow.

[Elmer]

With the ED and your psychiatrist, can your CPN speak up on your behalf? I think she is aware of the Actual Anorexia Diagnosis by an Actual ED Professional right? I really think someone needs to hammer home to this man-with-a-weight-bias-problem that there are medical ramifications to what he’s suggesting.

With the stomach ache, I hate to be on repeat, but could that also be an ED related issue? Don’t want to go into details but digestive systems can get pretty angry if not given much fibre/food

Im glad the stomach ache is gone and I hope maybe the GP can help put your mind at rest.

[Cacoethes]

I'll probably have to wait a week or so for an appointment with this GP but she has helped me SO much in the past (like referring me to the ED team immediately) and driving me to a&e that time. It's worth waiting for an appointment with her. She knows me well.

I could ask my cpn. She got the letter from the ED team with the diagnosis on it too so she will be aware.
I just remember being put on a weight loss medication 11 years ago when I was diagnosed with bulimia. It was not a good time.

I guess it could be
I've been trying really hard to eat more.
But probably not things that are particularly nutritious/with fibre

Thank you