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Let’s be honest here. These days with everything that is going on in this world, it would take an incredible person to not be depressed at least some times. Add in some serious health problems that one has dealt with for over half of their life and it’s almost a guarantee.

I decided a while ago that I wanted some help even if it was only for a short time. My physician had prescribed Paxil. I was only on it for a few months before I finally realized I had gained 12 pounds. I was actually eating better so how is it possible that I was gaining weight? After much research and talking to others who had taken or were taking Paxil, the weight gain was a given. This anti-depressant was not for me! Another one of my doctors wanted me to keep taking it for another month. The only problem is that I was not going to fit into my work pants if I stayed on it for any longer since I already couldn’t breath. I weaned myself off of it. This is NOT something that I recommend for just anyone!

The first full day that I wasn’t on it, I felt as if I could pass out at any time on and off throughout the day. I went from crying over a commercial to hitting myself in the head in fits of rage. Needless to say, I couldn’t stand to be in my own skin.

Paxil is one of the worst anti-depressants to come off of once you have been taking it, with vicious side effects that could affect everyone in a different way so do so with caution. I still think it was worth it since it really wasn’t doing it’s job anyway.

Now, I am taking Cymbalta and I could notice a difference almost immediately. No more ups and downs . Even my family can notice a difference and say it’s like night and day.