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[pheonixserene]

I currently binge eat more than ever. I am as big as Ive ever been too. I recently started taking paxil in hopes to reduce my depression and stress(witch cause me 2 eat) Im so disgusted by my weight> I even cried in fronta the DR! Does any1 kno if the med will help my depression and in turn help my eating? Also the Paxil totally keeps my appetite at bay.Im not hungry at all! (which, even tho I shouldnt,, am happy about)

[strakur]

Carry on with Paxil, and try to eat healthy yummy stuff!

Good luck! xxx

[mammo]

Often binge eating is an emotional thing, we find confort in food.  You hear people talk about their "comfort foods" these are things they eat when upset or sad.  The Paxil IS helping you and this is why you no longer have to eat to feel better....good for you!  One thing to help lose the weight is to eat every 3-4 hours, healthy snacks.  Fresh fruit, handful of nuts, yogurt, chicken, vegetables, and exercise. Eating every few hours keeps your metabolism at it's peak.  Exercise will not only help you to lose weight, it's great for your depression.  Just walking will do wonders for your body, weight and mental well being!  Try to eat every few hours even if not hungry, or else your metabolism will slow down and when you do eat, it will get stored.  I think you are on the road to better things, dry those tears and get moving!  I wish you all the best and take care!