Hello from southern calif USA! I am a 50 year old healthy woman who exercised all her life, (i was a certified personal trainer)and got terrible panic disorder that nearly drove me to suicide. My mother has had it all her life, my half-sister is on permanent disability because of it,but i was determined NOT to let it control my life, so i had to get onto Paxil (now on generic). I have been taking it for over 10 years. The difference it made in giving me my 'life back' has been amazing. BUT, It also made me gain 45 lbs and now that i'm in the throes of menopause, i'm gaining even more...........this little 'gal' always weighed about 120-140 TOPS.................Now im tipping the scales at over 180.........and i'm terrified to try any diet supplement cos it will make me freak out, feel awful and i wont be able to sleep. I am very physically active, but i keep gaining, and it's just not acceptable to me. My husband and i have been married for over 27 years, and he truly doesn't really care about my added weight, cos i stay so active, but I FEEL TERRIBLE AND SELF-CONSIOUS.
I really REALLY want to try hoodia, but i'm not sure how it (or IF IT)affects you mentally.
Anybody?
thanks
I totally understand the "mental" issues that come with taking medications, whether prescription OR alternative. I am also taking Paxil(due to panic disorder) and have just began taking Hoodia today (in coffee form).
I had a complete hysterectomy two years ago and although I am 35, I am also going through menopause due to my hysterectomy. The only other medicine I take is Strattera (for ADHD) and I also wear the Vivelle-Dot Natural Estroidal patch for hormone balance.
I skipped my Strattera dose today and am wondering if I should also skip the Paxil due to taking the Hoodia. I don't like to feel "wigged-out" either!!!....since it could trigger an awful panic attack.
So far, the only effects I've gotten from the hoodia (marketed as Java-Thin Coffee) are the fact that I'm not very thirsty, not at all hungry, and I feel a little "weird", but that could be my anxiety acting up since I'm worrying about how the Hoodia will affect me.
I do know that the Hoodia totally takes away my appetite. I started Hoodia coffee called Java-thin today and I plan on having 3 cups a day every OTHER day so a bag can last me all month.
I know I should take the Paxil and I have researched Hoodia on the internet so I think it should be okay. I will let you know the effects if I have any. Take Care in the meantime......
I totally understand the "mental" issues that come with taking medications, whether prescription OR alternative. I am also taking Paxil(due to panic disorder) and have just began taking Hoodia today (in coffee form).
I had a complete hysterectomy two years ago and although I am 35, I am also going through menopause due to my hysterectomy. The only other medicine I take is Strattera (for ADHD) and I also wear the Vivelle-Dot Natural Estroidal patch for hormone balance.
I skipped my Strattera dose today and am wondering if I should also skip the Paxil due to taking the Hoodia. I don't like to feel "wigged-out" either!!!....since it could trigger an awful panic attack.
So far, the only effects I've gotten from the hoodia (marketed as Java-Thin Coffee) are the fact that I'm not very thirsty, not at all hungry, and I feel a little "weird", but that could be my anxiety acting up since I'm worrying about how the Hoodia will affect me.
I do know that the Hoodia totally takes away my appetite. I started Hoodia coffee called Java-thin today and I plan on having 3 cups a day every OTHER day so a bag can last me all month.
I know I should take the Paxil and I have researched Hoodia on the internet so I think it should be okay. I will let you know the effects if I have any. Take Care in the meantime......