Quote Originally Posted by welshdory View Post
Which TCA would you recommend?
Either amitriptyline or imipramine. Your GP will likely suggest amitriptyline whereas I'd lean a little to imipramine, but it's a coin toss.

Previously I was worried about weight gain (I'm already overweight) however now I just don't want to feel like this anymore
TCAs are more likely to cause weight gain because of the inhibition of histamine H1 and serotonin 5-HT2C receptors. Imipramine has a weaker impact on both than amitriptyline which may lower the potential weight gain, but it's unlikely to be a huge difference.

While it's written for doctors you may find the advice given in How to control weight gain when prescribing antidepressants (PDF) useful.

Increasing the amount of exercise will help too, not only for weight, but exercise has been shown to produce the same positive brain changes as antidepressants and the cognitive, behavioural (CBT, REBT, etc) and mindfulness therapies. You don't need to run a daily marathon, a 30 minute walk 3-4 times a week can do wonders for both.