Paxil??

[ad8123]

I was on Elavil, it turned me into a zombie, but I stopped taking it cold turkey and caused myself a world of problems. So i had to go back on it to ween off it, UGH (lesson learned) but now they have me on Paxil, 2mg. I feel much better-not having so many cravings and not sleeping all day. i like many others gained 30 pounds since my diagnoses about 7 months ago (on the Elavil). Mostly I think because of the sugar cravings and total lack of activity. I bought a tread mill and try to walk when I can makes me feel "normal". But, i wonder about antidepresants, can you ever stop taking them? How do you know if they are working? I still have constant pain despite mediatation/relaxation/Valium?ultram and Hydroxyzine. I am supposed to see a pain managment md? So have the anti depresants helped anyone????

[IBNPAIN]

I take Wellbutrin, but have been on Paxil, (made me tired) Remeron, Risperadal, Lithium (I'm bi polar) and Zoloft, which killed my sex drive completely. I also take Xanax for anxiety. I gained 60 pounds taking all this crap. Now I only take the Wellbutrin, Lithium and Xanax. I'm really not sure if they work or not. I am stil depressed and have been on them for almost 10 years. I will always be on Lithium for my manic depression. When I go off my meds I go crazy.

It's different for every person. It also takes a few months to get in your system. If you start to feel happier maybe they are working for you. I have had IC for 10 years and with the constant pain I just am never happy. My husband is no help. He doesn't understand the pain and thinks I am a whiner. He really ticks me off. I told him I would love to take battery acid and pour it down the end of his pee pee and see how happy he would feel

This message board helps alot. It's nice to just vent you frustrations with people who know what you are talking about. Most of the time I hear it's all in my head or why don't I just go pee if I have to. I want to smack a few people sometimes.

I hope your meds work for you. I have read that it has helped many. My Mom swears by Paxil and wouldn't be without it.

Good luck
Carol

[ad8123]

Thanks for the post- my husband is often the same way. some days he is soooo sweet usually because he wants sex (ouch) and other days well, i spend a lot of time at my mothers home 30 min away.

I hope you feel better
May God Bless and Keep us All.
Angela
Florida