Posted by saradaisy on March 7, 2005, at 19:30:57
I have been on Effexor XR for approx. 2 years now. Previously, I was on Paxil for a year and 1/2. All of this is mainly due to anxiety. Many life stressors occured at one time, and I was on OVERLOAD. I finished college and moved. I began my first "real" job, which I am currently still at & it is very high pressure. My parents got dovorced after 30 years of marriage. Oh and I was planning my wedding. Basically things are level, although anxiety and worry are just a part of my personality. I have felt ready to come off the meds for awhile--- the problem is that the side effects are horrible!! My anxiety increases every time I try to quit! I feel it is a horrible cycle. Also, I am very concerned that the meds have caused me to gain quite a bit of weight. 3 years ago (age 25)I was 125 lbs. Now, I am 164 lbs. I have not changed eating or exercise habits. Needless to say I have felt depressed over the weight gain & the fact that I seem stuck on these meds. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice? Can these meds cause this much weight gain? How am I ever going to come off them?
Help!
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