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Hi chickeemonkee, I don't know if I have any answers for you, but I may be able to provide some insight. Its not uncommon for antidepressants and mood-altering drugs to cause weight gain. There are a variety of reasons for this, but most common is that the chemical changes that occur in your brain as a result of the meds will also increase appetite and/or cause you to crave carbohydrates, specifically sweets. Medications can also cause water retention or changes in your metabolic function, some of which are unexplained. Have you noticed any significant changes in your eating habits since you started the medication? Do you feel bloated, does it feel like you have put on fat, or both?

It is quite possible that it will just take more time than a month for your body to adjust to not being on the meds. As I have said before, you can take the axe out of your back today, but the body still needs time to heal before your pain goes away.

Some things that may help - drink lots of water. I mean A LOT! Make sure you are eating enough calories in the day - in other words don't drop your calories drastically in an effort to lose the extra pounds - that will hurt you - make it worse. Also, make sure you have lots of small snacks during the day that combine complex carbs and protein (an apple with cheese, for example).

Of course traditional dieting and excercise will help, but to be honest, I recommend you focus on healing your body after coming off the medication. Its a major transition, but will likely result in your weight resolving itself. I also recommend that you explore taking some B-Complex suplements. They will help your body through this transation and play a big role in reducing anxiety and calming/healing the nervous system. Especially look into Inositol separately (it is a B vitamin, but often not enough is in a B-complex).