KeeKee
30-05-14, 20:17
Basically I have been on antidepressants now for almost 6 years. I was first put on Fluoxetine and gained around a stone but at the time I was skinny so it didn't bother me, however last year I was switched to Paroxetine and am now about .3 on the BMI scale from being overweight.
My diet and activity levels have never changed since I was a teen (now 25). I come off meds around 5 weeks ago in hopes of losing weight, although after days and days of research it seems that most people only lose weight after 6 - 12 months of not being on it.
Not suprisingly I am feeling pretty crappy at the moment. So I will most likely need to go back on and it is vital I do not gain anymore weight. I know I could eat less, but I do not feel like that is fair considering I have always had the same diet. The bigger I am getting, the worse I feel. I am in tears on a daily basis.
I also have no libido whatsoever (am in a longterm relationship and this is seriously affecting it). When on meds I also need a daily nap which is just no good for my lifestyle (have a 7 year old)
Is there any antidepressants that do not cause weight gain and loss of libido? I would be especially interested in hearing about people who had gained on one and not on another as this would give me hope. I have looked into Wellbutrin and it seemed very promising, but last night I discovered it is not available in the UK. I feel so stuck, I have heard people say they'd be happy with a few extra lbs if they felt good in themselves, but even my partner has noticed that the bigger I am getting, the more agitated I am becoming.
My diet and activity levels have never changed since I was a teen (now 25). I come off meds around 5 weeks ago in hopes of losing weight, although after days and days of research it seems that most people only lose weight after 6 - 12 months of not being on it.
Not suprisingly I am feeling pretty crappy at the moment. So I will most likely need to go back on and it is vital I do not gain anymore weight. I know I could eat less, but I do not feel like that is fair considering I have always had the same diet. The bigger I am getting, the worse I feel. I am in tears on a daily basis.
I also have no libido whatsoever (am in a longterm relationship and this is seriously affecting it). When on meds I also need a daily nap which is just no good for my lifestyle (have a 7 year old)
Is there any antidepressants that do not cause weight gain and loss of libido? I would be especially interested in hearing about people who had gained on one and not on another as this would give me hope. I have looked into Wellbutrin and it seemed very promising, but last night I discovered it is not available in the UK. I feel so stuck, I have heard people say they'd be happy with a few extra lbs if they felt good in themselves, but even my partner has noticed that the bigger I am getting, the more agitated I am becoming.