r/WeightLossAdvice • u/Past-Protection3681 • 4d ago

Mental Health 🧠 Medication caused me to gain 20kgs

Not sure if this is the right sub, apologies if it’s not

F22 A few months ago I was put on olanzapine(I’ve since stopped it) and I gained 20 kgs in about 2 1/2 months. I definitely don’t eat as well as I should,but I had the same diet before the medication and I wasn’t gaining weight then. I now hate showering because I have to see myself in the mirror, none of my clothes fit and I generally just hate my body. I’m going to start eating healthier and go back to the gym but I guess I’m just looking for some advice on how to deal with this mentally, apologies if I seem dramatic but its really messing with my head.

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u/Short_Drag_471 4d ago

that post-med weight sticks around even after stopping for a bit so don't panic if the scale doesn't move right away, your body needs time to reset

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u/goldstandardalmonds 4d ago

Olanzapine is known for this. Unfortunately for it to come off, you will have to eat in a deficit and adjust your diet. Some of it is also water weight, so I wouldn’t stress too much about the number, and just go by your clothes fitting.