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Posted by LynneDa on April 8, 2004, at 9:06:33
In reply to Back to 10mg, posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 17:13:00
Hi jlynne - Sorry to hear you are not up to par this week! I can't remember when you went to 15mg. I went to 20mg about 3 1/2 months ago and my day-time sleepiness and insomnia just started getting better a week or 2 ago. I still feel tired and out of it for a few hours each day. I hope your 10mg works and the signs of depression don't return. I'll be very interested to hear what happens!
Kathryn is right, there are so many alternatives and combos of drugs out there - don't give up trying to find the right mix for yourself!!! Sometimes when you're so tired, it's hard to advocate for yourself and make decisions (that is me!). I'm glad to see you're making a decision and trying something different.
Have a good weekend (I'm off work Friday so won't be posting) and take care!
~ Lynne
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Hey, guys, sorry I haven't been posting lately, but I've been feeling really dragged out and listless. Have been hardly able to keep my eyes open, yet needing more Lorazepam in order to sleep. When I found myself calling in sick on Monday, I realized that this can't go on.
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> I cut back to 10mg Lex (from 15mg) yesterday, and I am still feeling a little out of it, but am more awake today. We'll see how it goes for awhile. I am taking Lex for depression, and they say the lower doses are effective for depression, so . . .
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> I guess if the crying comes back again I will try to tough it out rather than go for the increase again. I am glad I have you all to help me if it gets bad again.
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> ((((P-Social))))
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> ...jlynne
Posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 12:56:32
In reply to Re: Back to 10mg » jlynne, posted by LynneDa on April 8, 2004, at 9:06:33
hey everyone, the last couple of days i have been sleeping A LOT more than i normally need to, it seems i cant wake up and stay up, another thing i wake up with a headache cause i think i might be grinding my teeth or clenching my jaw while i am sleeeping. Could this be a side effects from my increase? and if so will it go away and or what can i do about it?
((tired and headachy)) *yawn*
Mag
Posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 17:02:00
In reply to Side effects?, posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 12:56:32
Mag...I remember that it took me a while to get used the paxil...and I did sleep alot and I did have headaches but they went away...I think that we all tend to think this is going to happen for us really quickly and when it doesnt we get upset and discouraged...You need to relax and let the med do its work and believe me I know how hard that is....
I know that for me and have wanted to share this for a while and keep forgetting...I keep a journal and it seems that when I'm sick is the only time I keep one but I know that it helps me so much for a couple of different reason...For one it helps get things out and on a piece of paper and out of my head or somewhat out of my head...Two you can really see things in writing and see that you are not always aware that things do not always last FOREVER (as I dont know about you but for me everything is forever and always)..but for me I look back on things and I start to remember that it hasnt been a couple of weeks that I have felt bad in fact it has been a couple of days or 4 days or something like that..Its really nice to know that a couple of days ago I had a good morning and felt pretty good and a couple of months ago I couldnt even get out of my own way and just wanted to give up..and I really dont think like that too much anymore so that has been helped...I know that it is time consuming but when you think about it you can journal and it only really takes a couple of minutes at night or in the morning..
I also know that you are on a very small dose even now and sometimes when you are on such a low dose and go up a little bit you can feel the side effects again because you really werent at a theraputic dose to begin with...Typically and I might be wrong but I think typically you are at 20+mgs for it to work effectively...I realize everyone is different and trust me Mag I know I havent gone up to 15mgs on the Lex either but I'm just trying to help...I want this to work for you and dont want you to suffer as everyone doesnt want me to either...
You are not alone Mag we are all here to help you..I'm still around on the weekends and will be here for you...So I pray that you start to feel better really soon and I know it will happens..but please think about the journalling I really think it makes a world of difference...Please try to get out this weekend and get out of bed and force yourself to do something to get your mind off things..It is the worst thing to do to stay in bed and think we all know that...SO please just try I know how hard it is..I'm not trying to be an a h e....
Lexy I still havent heard from you a little worried...Susielalala I luv ya...jlynne how are you doing today.....EM hope you are doing great...K tell me how you are doing?...Lynne have a great weekend...!!!!!...hope I didnt forget anyone.....Bridetobe..how are you doing??...Trucker hows it going???
Well I've got to get my butt to arobics before I change my mind...Take care everyone and Mag sorry if I upset you just trying to help....Your friend...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 8, 2004, at 17:56:08
In reply to Side effects?, posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 12:56:32
Hi Mag,
I had the same problem for the first 6 weeks that I was on Lexapro. I would get up in the morning and fall asleep while brushing my teeth! Going to bed earlier and allowing your body that extra sleep helps a little bit. Coffee works too if you're a coffee drinker.
With each increase I've done, the tiredness comes back. I can't tell you how many hundreds of times I hit the snooze button when my alarm goes off.
I didn't experience the jaw clenching, but I know it's common. Some people go to their dentists to get a mouth guard of some kind that prevents them from clenching their jaw. (It's used to stop people from grinding their teeth too.)
I CAN tell you that the side effects go away. Hang in there.
K.
Posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 18:31:30
In reply to RE:: Hey Mag, posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 17:02:00
Hey Mag...Me again...K is right you should check out a nightguard in case this becomes a problem on the med...I work for a dentist and it really helps with headaches if you are clenching not to mention you dont want to go cracking any teeth..and you can...Ok bye..Mystic
Posted by wantinfo on April 8, 2004, at 18:57:17
In reply to Side effects?, posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 12:56:32
hey mag...i think headaches are a normal side effect...ive been on les 2 months and still get them. it DOES get better!!
emily
Posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 20:35:52
In reply to RE:: Hey Mag, posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 17:02:00
Hey guys, thanks so much for the replys, i will hope that these side effects do minimize, i will ask my dentist about the mouth gaurd i have to go for fillings soon:S I really want to start doing some exercise soon too, but im sooo tired...ironically i hear excersicing will increase my energy....but i cant seem to leave my bed...lol. At least the play offs started so i have something to watch on tv. GO TORONTO! anyone else watch hockey?
i should start writing in my journal again you know, i did about 2 months ago but stoped for some reason. i think i will start again, maybe even tonite. Thank you so much for these suggestions i would not have thought of them on my own, my memory seems to be a little shot lately as well, its like i start talking about something then i just forget and stop. lol.People around me must really think i am on drugs, little do they know how true that is...hehe.
Hope your arobics class went ok Mystic, and to the rest of you reading this tonite, have a wonderful evening i will be thinking about all of you as well.
Hugs n stuff
Mag
Posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 20:41:01
In reply to Re: Side effects? » Magdalena, posted by KathrynLex on April 8, 2004, at 17:56:08
hi K, i was wondering how long the tiredness lasted with you? was it the full 6 weeks? or was it worse at first then slowly gets better?
i know all about the snooze button, and what makes it worse is that i work nights mainly so i dont work till 5 or 6 pm...that means i dont give myself a reason to leave bed if im not working until the evening...ugh i waste the day away..i hate that. before i would always be up by 10am ready to take on the day. I will keep the faith though, this is just a phase that will pass. thank you so much for reminding me.:)thanks again.
Mag
Posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 20:42:50
In reply to Re: Side effects? » Magdalena, posted by wantinfo on April 8, 2004, at 18:57:17
em do you just take advil for the headaches? i've b een taking them all day but it doesnt seem to be working...i wonder why? i also been drinking a lot of water hoping to rid of it, but no luck..any suggestions, headaches are the worst!
Mag
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2004, at 21:07:02
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose » mel_light
Posted by trucker on April 6, 2004, at 23:21:53
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose, posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 15:38:25
I'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE... NOT MY FAVORITE PART OF CA. I LIKE IT UP ON DONNERS PASS... REAL PRETTY AND GOING INTO OREGON.
TRUCKER
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RE::: Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 7, 2004, at 18:07:05
In reply to Re: help pls..., posted by susielalala on April 7, 2004, at 17:34:41
Hey lexy...How are you doing today???...better I hope...Mystic
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RE: Hey everyone
Posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 6:48:16
In reply to Re: help pls..., posted by susielalala on April 7, 2004, at 17:34:41
Hey everyone..It was a quiet night....Is everyone ok out there...I hope so...Everyone have a great day@!!@@@@@@@@>...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 14:51:16
In reply to Re: Side effects? » KathrynLex, posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 20:41:01
Hi Mag,
I was a zombie for about 6 weeks. At that point my patience wore out and I asked my psychiatrist for Wellbutrin. It's helping, but I can't quite tell how effective it is since I've only been on it for a week or so. (And only recently increased to 20 mgs of Lexapro with 150 mgs of Wellbutrin.) Just remember, if it doesn't go away (but it probably will) there are always other alternatives.
K.
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 14:51:35
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
HEY WHERE THE HECK IS EVERYONE..YOU ARE WORRYING ME DID ALL YOUR COMPUTERS EXPLODE...HELLLLOOOOO...MYSTIC
Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 14:52:55
In reply to Redirected: Lexaproers, posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2004, at 21:07:02
Hi Dr. Bob,
Where did you want to redirect our posts to?
K.
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 14:53:06
In reply to Re: Side effects?, posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 14:51:16
K..there is someone out there...Last night was very quiet and was starting to worry that something might be going on out there in lexapro world...Hope you are doing good and you have a great Easter...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 15:27:54
In reply to re:::k, posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 14:53:06
Hi Mystic,
Things always seem to slow down on the Lex board as the weekend approaches. Don't worry, they'll all turn up on Monday. Also, I think the Redirect post from Dr. Bob might have thrown a couple people off.
I'm really looking forward to Easter...my family always goes out for brunch. But this year we have to drive for 45 mins to get to the restaurant. I get nervous about leaving home and taking long drives. (I didn't used to - my anxiety hit me about a year ago, before that I LOVED road trips!)
What are your plans for Easter?
K.
Posted by sexylexy on April 9, 2004, at 15:48:21
In reply to RE::: Lexy, posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 7:03:36
Hi Ya'll
Mystic thanks for thinking of me. I am doing pretty well, thinking of going back to 15mg feeling a little flat and irritated on 20 and not much better soooo we shall see. Happy Easter, God Bless.
Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 16:04:27
In reply to re:::k, posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 15:27:54
I'm right there with you K...we usually go to my husbands sisters which is about 45 min away but there year I just cant I told him to go but he travels alot with his work and he doesnt really feel like it either if I'm not going..I am not a travel person when I get out of my comfort zone I am a basket case..but hope to work on that as it really limits you to the things that you can do in life and I'm tired of being afraid all the time..but to answer the questions we are staying home and I'm cooking ham and my daughter is coming over so that will be nice and stress free looking forward to it..Just put her easter basket together and little ryans (who is not born yet may 15th)...I think that it was me that Dr Bob was talking about I wrote those posts on the med postings and he resent them over here..sorry...Well I'm off glad you are doing ok and I will be thinking of you on sunday and hope you have a great day...Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 16:06:18
In reply to RE::: Lexy, posted by sexylexy on April 9, 2004, at 15:48:21
Hope you have a great easter Lexy..is your mom here???....I think that you should go to 15 if that will make you feel better it probably will and I think that you are going to see a difference after all your stress from school subsides..I'll be praying for you and take really good care of yourself...Happy Easter...Mystic
Posted by Magdalena on April 9, 2004, at 16:11:20
In reply to RE::: HEY EVERYONE, posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 14:51:35
lol..no my computer did not explode, although that would be something..;) i stayed at my boyfriends last nite cause we didnt have to work today..its so much nicer not sleeping alone so i welcome it whenever i get the chance (which isnt very often) how was your nights? does anyone take their meds at the same time everyday? i took mine 4 hours late today cause i figured i would have been home by noon..which i wasnt. Is this a very bad thing, that i took it this late? i always find something to worry about, go figure;)
Its so beautiful outside today! i love it, if only it would stay like this.
Happy Easter everybody, mmm chocolate..i'll try not to overindulge, no one likes a sugar crash.
(well maybe this is the one exception.;))i'll post again later to see how everyones doing.
here's my quote for the day!
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind".
-Dr Seuss.take care,
Mag
Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 16:39:47
In reply to RE::: Lexy, posted by sexylexy on April 9, 2004, at 15:48:21
Hi Lexy,
I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling much better on 20 mgs. The increase seems to have helped me, but of course some of the side effects have returned along with some new ones. *sigh* I just want to feel better again...but I'm getting much closer to my goal. I would say I'm about 75% to 80% back to "my old self." However, I get a setback once a month when my period hits and it takes me about a week to recuperate from that...so 2 weeks out of each month I feel off.
I have a pdoc visit in about 3 wks and hope I feel better by then...I really don't want to have to adjust to anymore increases or med changes. It's getting to be a little irritating.
Have a fantastic Easter, and I hope you and your mom have a good weekend.
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 16:40:55
In reply to RE::: HEY EVERYONE » mystic, posted by Magdalena on April 9, 2004, at 16:11:20
Hi Mag,
Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks...it's brightened my day.
K.
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 17:22:12
In reply to RE::: HEY EVERYONE » mystic, posted by Magdalena on April 9, 2004, at 16:11:20
Hey...I think it is ok to take the med anytime you remember it as long as it isnt too close to the time you usually take it...Dont worry..haha... Well I'm sitting here just got done grocery shopping and having my first glass of wine since on the meds just felt like it tonight..I hope that it doesnt do anything and make me feel crappy again but we will see...I used to go out every friday night with my brother and his wife and my husband but havent done that in a long time...We used to have a quite a few beers and some appitizers I really miss it a lot...it is soooo social...So just felt like having one tonight...Anyone have any input on that i would love to hear any experiences with the lex and having a couple of drinks..I hope that everyone is doing well tonight it has been so quiet I have missed everyone...Talk to you later...Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 18:24:32
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey bridetobe..I'm your official WELCOMER..haha. this site is a little easier it gives us a chance to really get to know each other beyond all the med talk we still talk about the meds but we really want to know how people are feeling and their families and life beyond meds...So welcome my friend and you should be proud of yourself for coming this far and I'm sure the meds are going to help you...just be patient that is one thing we all have in common we have little patience but it will pay off...take care you have come to a very comforting place....Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 18:58:03
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone I'm trying to get bridetobe over here from the med lexapro site and I cant figure it out...tried to tell her to google but not sure she has it..does anyone know how to get her here...Mystic
Posted by bride2be on April 9, 2004, at 19:25:28
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 18:58:03
i found it! what a blond!
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