"my doctor started me on paxil when i was 6 months pregnant. it made me emotionally numb. i kept taking it for about 3 years because the side effects of missing a dose were unbearable. i had to have the dose increased and eventually was on the highest dose and xanax was added. i gained weight, was always tired, had a decreased sex drive and i couldn&#039;t cry when i needed to. i attempted to stop taking it 5 times before i was successful. i had horrible withdrawals for two months... sensitivity to light, nausea, a jolting sensation through my head and arms and uncontrollable crying. it was worth it. i am now taking zoloft and finally feel normal. i lost the weight i gained while i was on paxil and i cry when i need to."