My epic fail, need help and support

[Scylla 106]

I can relate, nprcowboy. I started Wellbutrin and Paxil in May and have gained 20+ lbs. Paxil is the most notorious SSRI for causing weight gain. I am now off of it and am losing weight again, but it just feels so unfair that a medication can throw such a monkey wrench into someone's weight loss! Best of luck to you!

[rolosmom7 740]

I've been on every antidepressant in the book (toss in some antipsychotics, benzos, etc). My Mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I was 22 and didn't know how to handle it. The meds and depression led me from 170 (I'm 5'11) to HW 310. I'm still on a few meds, and know it's going to be a struggle. I see a therapist 1x/week and a psychiatrist every 30 - 60 days depending on what's going on. I have an extremely supportive husband. You aren't alone, and I'm sure you can do this.

Best of luck to you!

Edited September 22, 2016 by rolosmom7

[nprcowboy 533]

I can relate, nprcowboy. I started Wellbutrin and Paxil in May and have gained 20+ lbs. Paxil is the most notorious SSRI for causing weight gain. I am now off of it and am losing weight again, but it just feels so unfair that a medication can throw such a monkey wrench into someone's weight loss! Best of luck to you!

I was on abilify and Paxil, both weight gainers. Now replaced by rexulti and topamax. I'm eating mostly fruits and veggies past 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs post getting off those meds. 50lbs to go. Ugh. Along with added weight back issues came back again. In so much back pain last couple days. I got surgery to get weight off due to back issues. I feel like such a failure

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