I gained 25 lbs in the past 6 months. Is this normal?

Question

I've been severely depressed and haven't gotten to the gym like I used to. I also quit smoking for awhile (but started back up, and I'm quitting again). I weighed myself today and almost shot myself. I can't believe I could've gained THAT much weight in such a short time. I'm taking Wellbutrin tomorrow to help quit smoking and relieve depression as well as hopefully lose some weight. Is it normal to gain that much weight in just six months?

Answer 1

Its not necessarily bad if you have been eating more because of the depression and if you've been eating more due to kicking smoking. If you've notice little if any change in your diet there could be other reasons. Usually with a gain like that, your medical provider would do some blood test. The most likely medical cause is some type of thyroid dysfunction. You should see a doctor and see what he thinks.

Answer 2

Usually when people quit smoking it can affect their body and you can end up gaining weight. Also you say that you've been depressed have you noticed if you've been overeating cause of your depression? Gaining that much weight in that little of time is just unhealthy so just start dieting and exercising regularly and most of that weight should go away. Good luck!

Answer 3

Yes...especially if you are in winter months. I am the same. I always gain in the winter and loose in spring. I am the type of person who must have the sun to be happy. I draw my energy from the sun .There is a type of depression to wear you get depressed only in the winter months. I, Myself, have gained 15 pounds in two months. I need to drop weight soon. Too bad you do not live close because I need a workout buddy or a wlaking buddy everyday to keep me energetic and fit.

Answer 4

yes...esp if u r quitting smoking. also u r depressed b/c u r quitting...trying taking some vitamin B12 before you start going on anti-depressants and stuff. When you quit smoking your body for whatever reason is void of B12 and that's what makes you depressed. Once you replenish the B12 you'll feel more energized and then loose the weight. Trust me on this...i gained 15lbs after 4 mos of quitting... i still smoke...but i was talking with my personal trainer about it. he went into a loooong explanation but to sum it up take B12 oh and B6.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Its normal but not healthy. That happened to me too. Ive gained 40 so far and Its a b--ch to get rid of them. Start now!

Answer 7

yes u are just growing up.Don't worry what ever people say u are still beautiful.just workout at times because u can begin too grow very big.anyway your still beautiful.

Answer 8

well, you probably eat too much and you are also eating unhealthy foods if you gained that much weight so quickly.

Answer 9

u can gain wieght when ur depressd

Answer 10

yea its normal