Posted by MiniMom on June 2, 2008, at 16:47:18
Hi, I'm new; just discovered this amazing site last week after watching the PBS special on depression. My problem is the weight gain from so many of these. It is impossible to even judge their effects, because the weight gain is so paralyzingly depressing for me. My doc said only SSRIs have that reputation, so I'm on Wellbutrin (up to 200x2) now. After finally losing the horrible 40 lbs from Paxil last year (I'm only 4'10") now I'm gaining again. Not only that, but I see no diff in depression, anxiety or my terrible irritability (my kids are driving me crazy!). Doc said I should have LOST weight on it. It is possible, I know, that the weight gain is from quitting smoking (a nice perk to this med) and/or just starting menopause. He says if he gives me anything else I'll gain even more than I did already. I have no clothes that fit and can't stand to go to work now. He said an amphetamine now would worsen my anxiety and ADD. . Please help!!
poster:MiniMom
thread:832543
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