"after losing my brother in an accident in 2000.  i temporarily used paxil, it worked okay for that time. in 2010 we lost my dad to suicide. i work as a paramedic so stress is always a factor. i was diagnosed with ptsd and put on zoloft, i gained weight like crazy. i was switched to cymbalta, it made my blood pressure go through the roof. so i asked my dr to try something that was not an ssri and she put me on wellbutrin. it has helped tremendously without all the horrible side effects. the only thing i have to be careful with is moderate alcohol consumption. for me it has been a lifesaver!!"