Vicam,
I, too, was on Paxil for a short time (I have high anxiety and am always worrying about stuff too much). I didn't notice any change to my anxiety when taking Paxil, nor did I notice any changes with my IBS-C.
Isn't that weird? Actually, while I was taking Paxil (only for a few months), that was when my IBS was first diagnosed and was really, really bad.
I certainly WISH it had worked to help with the constipation!! Maybe I would have kept taking it then.
I think it's fine if you want to keep taking Paxil. I mean, it's a 2 in 1 deal, in my opinion. It's not only helping your anxiety, but your IBS at the same time! This seems wonderful to me. Of course, no one wants to be on drugs their whole life, but if the diet isn't working for right now, you might just want to stick with what IS working, which is Paxil.
Maybe eventually you can try getting off Paxil again in the future. Who knows if your IBS will be ok then? I would say keep taking the Paxil and keep doing the IBS diet as well, so you DON'T gain back all that weight from bad, fatty foods.
Hope this helps!! 
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