I think we all suffer from depression because we are mourning the loss of the life we had!!!

I know this is an older post, but I was trying to find info on Trintellix. As for weight gain, it sucks, but it happens. It is the Gabapentin. Since it blocks and relaxes the nerves, it slows everything down. Metabolism, and everything else our body uses like intestines processing slowing down as well. Another problem for me is the insomnia and then I end up snacking.

I struggle at times with Depression & PTSD. I prefer not to take medication, but perform exercises, meditation, prayer, and talking with others. This is a choice that I made, and I’m happy with it, and it works for me.

To all of you out there my questions are why does it attack women more so then men?
Or are men to ashamed to reveal this everlasting pain?

Why are there so many symptoms?
Whats the comman trigger?
Is it hereditary?
Do children get it?
I want to know so much more. PLEASE HELP😎

I also have put on loads of weight and I never manage to loose any. I do seem to have stabilised though but I have gone from a U.K size 12/14 to 16/18.