anti-anxiety/depressant without weight gain?

This is my first post on the anxiety-panic disorders forum, but I'm not new to HW.

My wife has been battling moderate/severe anxiety for quite some time now. It get partucularly bad in the Winter months.

She's going to the Dr. next week to discuss medication. Her big concern is that everyone has told us that anti-depressants or anxiety meds will cause weight gain.

My wife would get even more anxious/depressed if she gained weight, and is quite concerned about this common side effect.

Does anyone know if there is any medication that doesn't cause weight gain? Or, better yet can assist with weight loss and increased energy?

 

Hi 73monte and welcome to the A/P.

I am sorry to hear of your wife's struggles. She is fortunate however to have the understanding and support of her husband.:)

Hadricat is right. There is no one medication that does not cause weight gain in every person...otherwise, everyone (who uses meds) would be taking that one...and there would be no issue of this side effect.

Talking with your doctor, trial and error and keeping up with healthy eating and exercise habits should help her along in this process.

Many people do not find that their weight fluxuatues due to their A/D medication, and have really good results with their Rx.

I would encourage her to use the coping skills in our Resources (main page, 1st post) to help her through the time of adjustment while waiting for her meds to come to theraputic levels.

The breathing, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation are all great exercises to use for anxiety relief.:)

You are both welcome to talk with us anytime as well. Please give her our best and keep us updated with how things are going for you guys!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat