Paxil victim

2»

Replies

  • rammsteinsoldier
    rammsteinsoldier Posts: 1,552 Member
    Hey Shannon. I was on Paxil for over 10 years and it really caused me to put on the weight. It was very discouraging becuase I was thin most of my life and I didn't know what to do as I watched myself get larger and larger. I have been off Paxil for over a year now and now I struggle with getting that weight off. I know it is hard to work through the withdrawal symptoms but hang in there. There is life after Paxil. Unfortunately, I have not been all that successful in the dieting area but I did want to let you know you are not alone in the world of Paxil sufferers.
  • klc1964
    klc1964 Posts: 1
    Hello everyone, I am new to this website - which website, by the way, is awesome!! It's so refreshing to find a group of people who experience severe anxiety and aren't afraid to discuss it. Thank-you to each of you. I have been on Paxil for about 13 years now and gained upwards of 30 pounds. I also suffer from Thyroid Disorder which puts weight on me too if my meds are out of wack. I was too thin all my teenage and young adult life and once on the meds, beefed up. While I'm told I look 'wonderful", I'm not comfortable in my own skin. I, too, find that Paxil does slow down the weight loss journey, but in time and with persistence, I'll get these extra pounds off. While I love the thought of not being on meds, it's simply not a reality for me. I am being very conscientous of what I eat these days and getting as much exercise as I can in. Thank you again for your support!! :smile:
  • Kasaha
    Kasaha Posts: 2
    Hey Shannon. I feel your pain, believe me, although my pain is not caused by Paxil but a totally screwed up thyroid. I've been dealing with hypothyroidism since age 9, but now at the age of 54 and post-menopausal and in spite of dedicated exercise and point-counting (religiously) I keep packing on the pounds. Been seeing an endocrinologist who is finally addressing the problem that my primary has not and am now hopefully on the right track. I have never been as frustrated with my weight loss efforts as I am now. I now have a box in my closet with jeans ranging in size 10 all the way up to 14 - and am now in 16! Even though this is at the moment out of my control, I've never been as disgusted with myself as I am now. I gained almost 20 pounds in two months!!!!! In spite of all this, I persevere with exercise and point-counting and cannot wait til the meds get me back on track. Good luck with your efforts.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories