I'm new and haven't figured out how to use this forum yet.
So far I've been happy reading other people's entries.
I posted one New Member thing and got one reply.

Anyway, I'm moved to respond to your posting LauraD because you weight almost what I weigh and you take Paxil.
I was diagnosed with anxiety/depression disorder and started taking 2.5mg. of Paxil. It's all I need, I feel great, I sleep nights, I don't churn about stupid things, don't worry about the kids as much, no more chest pain when anxious or driving, no more bad mood funks, it's been great.
The problem is I've gained weight, a total of ten pounds since Xmas making me 160lbs, an all time high. Do you think it's the Paxil? I'm also 53 and post-menopausal which makes my case different than yours since you are on BC. I'm hoping to make some headway on Atkins. I started last Thursday and lost 3lbs already. So far so good. My goal is 140.
Anyway think of me as a kindred spirit.