Posted by BLKVETTES on August 9, 2003, at 11:45:05
In reply to Re: New to meds/acknowledging depression, posted by OceanMist on August 9, 2003, at 10:46:25
> Hello,
>
> I started taking Lexapro 10mg about 5 weeks ago, and right away I noticed a big difference in myself. I was in closet depression as I like to call it. Nobody around me knew I was depressed. They had no clue I was so unhappy and could not get through a day without crying. When I thought of dying all the time I knew it was time to get help. My doctor put me on Lexapro because she said the side effects were suppose to be less than all the rest. At first I was nausea, but that subsided. Now the only side effects I have is extreme fatigue, I could sleep all day, and I never had that problem before. I just dont care about anything any more. I have to make myself do things. I have no sexual desire what so ever and cannot reach an orgasim. I have gained weight. I laugh that all I feel like doing is sleeping and eating. But I have tremendous amount of insomnia when I do go to bed. What are your thoughts on this? Was thinking of asking my Dr. to put me on Wellbutrin? Do you all think this would help with the side effects. I know that Lexapro has helped me tremendously. I have not cried once in 5weeks. I am starting to wonder if I could.
> Thanks
>Hi there, my depression went away in the 5 to 6 week range. I to was tired all day and could not sleep at night. That never made any sense to me. I tried switching the times I took it and nothing worked. I dont remember the timing but between 2 and 3 months my body finally adjusted and the tiredness and sleep problems went away. Believe it or not 5 weeks is not very long. You just have to motivate yourself the best you can. I hope everything goes away like it did for me. TAKE CARE!!!!
WAYNE
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