I had a stroke a few months ago and I have, since then, put on about 50 lbs. I was already gaining before that, so already about 30 pounds heavier than I am used to being. I think the first 30 was due to medication for depression. The last 50 I think are split between medication and the lagging effects of having a stroke. I'm only 30, and have time still to recover more. However, my father mentions my weight constantly and my friends are making fun of my weight gain, so I don't even like to go out at all anymore. I hate myself and I often wish I wouldn't have made it through the stroke. Why not, right? Apparently the people around me are ao shallow they think it would've been better that way. My boyfriend is the only one who has my back, but I don't feel good enough for him anymore and may be driving him away. I have yet to find a reasonable answer to my problem. I stop taking the med, my headaches will come back. I can't take much exercise at once. Not rich enough to afford surgery. I don't eat if I can avoid it. What do I do?