I took paxil twice for about 6 months due to anxiety (panic disorder/agoraphobia) and depression. I gained a million pounds on it and had horrific side effects when I went off of it. Complained to the doc and he dismissed me. Nowadays he says that he would not likely prescribe it any more. Grr.
Haven't been on anything for years but still get mild to moderate periods of anxiety coupled with depression. This December I was having a mild relapse but the doc actually held of on prescribing me anything. I took a tincture of St. John's Wort for a few weeks and am now taking a chinese herbal formula (Xiao Yao Wan--the chinese "happy pill"). I am feeling much better, but not sure if that's b/c of the herbs or just change in situation (moved home, no more bills, getting Zoë, etc.).
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