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What is good daily med that only treats anxiety and depression?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Aug 5, 2025 | Replies (73)
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Good for you Joe. Finding an antidepressant that works well for you combined with a solid exercise program sounds like a winning combination. That and eating well and not smoking or drinking can do wonders for your body.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jul 30, 2025

Thanks again Dave. I was lucky in that the first SSRI recommended by my PCP, Paxil, worked right off the bat. It didn't even take the usual 4 to 6 weeks to kick in.

I do the other things you do, and about two years ago I dropped from 190 lbs to 155 lbs today. I did that by taking up spinning, a very strenuous form of cardio that I love, and cutting sugar (well, mostly) from my diet.

I feel as good as when I ran marathons on my 30s and 40s. I'm 5'10" and my weight at 155 is on the low side of normal and it feels great. I've had both knees replaced, one hip, and next week I get my left shoulder replaced. Osteoarthritis - thanks Mom! I'm pretty sure my fitness has led to very fast recoveries, and I expect another with my shoulder.

Thanks Dave.

Joe

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