How I Quit SSRI Antidepresssants, Why I Went Off Drugs

I took the SSRI (selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant Paxil for seven years, then weaned myself from antidepressant medication in 2010. I did this against doctor advice. He warned me of all kinds of problems coming off AD pills. He prescribed another antidepressant to help me quit the Paxil. I quit my own way. Here's how and why. How I Quit SSRI Antidepresssants 

Antidepressants Reduce Cancer, Alzheimer's but Increase Obesity, Diabetes Risk

Antidepressants Reduce Cancer, Alzheimer's but Increase Obesity, Diabetes Risk Antidepressants are making headlines in several ways. Tricyclic drugs have been shown to cut the risk of bowel and brain cancer. Antidepressants may also combat Alzheimer's disease. Antidepressants are linked to weight gain, liver problems and Type 2 diabetes, however. Read more...

Quitting Antidepressants and Relearning Self-Care

Recovering from SSRI Antidepressants: Learning to Practice Self-Care Without Medication
A big part of coming off from anti-depressants involves learning to take care of yourself with medication. It's easy to forget self-care and rely on medication to cope with depressive issues. Quitting anti-depressants means  rethinking self-care habits.
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Paxil and SSRI Antidepressant Weight Gain Issues

Want to Lose Weight? Get Off the Anti-Depressants
For the first 40 years of my life, I a) maintained a constant weight of 130 pounds even after four babies and b) did not take anti-depressants. In 2003, I went on Paxil after the loss of a baby. Since then I've been steadily gaining weight.
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Paxil SSRI Antidepressant Upgraded to Category D Pregnancy Drug

Paxil and Paroxetine HCL SSRI Antidepressants Upgraded to Category D Pregnancy Drugs
Paxil and Paroxetine HCL are SSRI (Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants marketed by GlaxoSmithKline. Paxil has been upgraded by the FDA as a category D pregnancy drug due; heart and lung birth defects are linted to Paxil.
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