I've never had much luck with SSRIs, and they always make me gain weight. But last year I relented and started taking Effexor. I gained 25 lbs.

My doctor was initially not willing to prescribe anything but SSRIs. I told her I'm just not interested in SSRIs, so she put me on buspirone and propranolol. She swore that neither cause weight gain. Yet I found very clear evidence that propranolol does cause weight gain and at least anecdotal evidence that buspirone does. 

I'm genetically predisposed to obesity and am already a little overweight, so I just keep focusing on this issue. Not sure what my other options are. I did well on Ativan for about two years, but new doctor has a policy against prescribing benzodiazepines. I also asked for Wellbutrin because I know people it's helped, and she said it makes anxiety worse. 

Any suggestions are welcome.