Unfortunately, every anti-depressant I've ever taken and many other psychotropic mediacations triggered the appetite center in my brain. You might have to learn to deal with the increased hunger signals. I found that very very difficult. Like you, I used some very unhealthy ways to battle the appetite increase (e.g. started smoking cigs again, laxatives etc.) but when I finally talked with my therapist, we developed some other techniques. It's worth letting him/her know before things get out of hand. Good luck!