Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 3:58:16
In reply to Re: All of these Online Screening Tests and...., posted by Esmarelda on August 20, 2003, at 12:21:47
Hi Esmarelda:-) Of course, just jump right in-no rules on that ;) How many mg of Lexapro are you on? I take 10mg and am finishing up my 3rd week. I haven't had the sweating though. Just insomnia, but that has subsidedd with an OTC sleep aid. I can relate to thinking your depression tends to be *situational*-mine has been like that with family *issues* plauging me all my life. I'm trying to break the pattern!
I'm very sorry to hear about your grandmother's death-you're in my prayers~~~really!!!!I'm not just saying that. A few years ago my brother and I got into a physical fight~~~and went through some really bad times, I had to call the cops on him too. I personally believe that there are definately familial connections concerning mental illnesses, etc..
I am really glad that this site has helped you-thanks to Dr. Bob~~~it has helped us ALL so much-he has given us all so much support *behind the scenes* by giving us this place~~really thoughtful on his part and he does a great job with all these posts!
I wish you the best!
galkeepinon
> Well, I guess I am just jumping in, but that's what this is all about, huh? No one in my family has ever been diagnosed with depression except me and it did not ever surface until about 1997. I think mine tends to be situational - extreme job,relationship or interpersonal stress. This time, my grandmother's death set it off, then my boyfriend of 3 years bailed 2 weeks after that, then my brother broke into my house and I had to call the police on him, then two other deaths in the family and so on and so on. Everyone has a sob story. But, back to the point, my brother is an alcoholic and probably depressed and definitely not normal. Who knows if anyone has ever diagnosed him with anything and what or what he has ever been on. I, personally, think my Mom has been depressed on and off ( at least during my adult life). She has taken valium most of her adult life from as far back as I can remember for "panic" attacks. She self diagnosed her self 25+ years ago with "agoraphobia" - does that sound like depression or what? Anyway, makes you wonder about the familial connections??? And, then the question of do we have similar personalities that makes Lex appropriate for us? Who knows? I am definite type A, with highly stressful job. It sure is interesting and all of you and this site has been a great deal of help to me understanding the side effects of Lex and dealing with my depression. Sometimes it helps just knowing that you are not totally crazy and others are experiencing the same thing. Although, I would not wish this on anyone and it is definitely NOT a misery loves company! Anyway, thanks. I am rambling now so I better go! Oh yeah, one more thing. I wondered why when I went out to water my roses for about 5 minutes and was dripping sweat like I had jumped in a swimming pool. Thanks to you guys, I knew it was the Lex. Small price to pay to be able to get out of bed and leave the house, though!
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