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Posted by mystic on September 13, 2004, at 6:15:03
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey girlfriend...congratulations again!!!!..now that is a big baby...wow...hope everyone is doing great...have a great day with the newest addition to your family....Mystic
Posted by TexasChic on September 13, 2004, at 8:40:07
In reply to Re: Anyone used prozac?, posted by sexylexy on September 9, 2004, at 19:49:31
Hi! I'm on Prozac and I love it. It has literally saved my life. 20 mg is a common starting dosage. I'm at 80 mg because its supposed to help OCD at higher dosages. 40 or 60 mg is usually what you work up to. I does have somewhat of an appitite suppresent, but for me it went away after a while. The main thing to remember about Prozac is it can take several weeks to feel the effects. I think for most people its about 3 weeks, but it can take longer. I hope it works out for you.
Posted by Susan47 on September 13, 2004, at 11:35:46
In reply to Re: Anyone used prozac?, posted by TexasChic on September 13, 2004, at 8:40:07
It's such a relief to hear someone who's on a dosage that equals mine and even higher, and you're still okay. I was getting so upset at my 60 mg dose I cut it down to 40 but I don't do as well on 40, not at all. On the other hand, 60 gives me anxiety. Sleep is hell even on 40. My dreams aren't really dreams they're more like waking nightmares. Okay, enough complaining. Prozac has saved my life too, quite seriously. It made me well enough to go into therapy and find out I'm probably not the freak I always thought I was :)
Posted by trucker on September 13, 2004, at 15:19:04
In reply to I am a grandma again!!, posted by susielalala on September 12, 2004, at 21:54:27
congrates on the new arrival... spoil that little one for me tooo!!! i love babies and little ones..
trucker
Posted by sexylexy on September 13, 2004, at 16:14:02
In reply to I am a grandma again!!, posted by susielalala on September 12, 2004, at 21:54:27
Posted by TexasChic on September 13, 2004, at 17:16:48
In reply to Re: Anyone used prozac? » TexasChic, posted by Susan47 on September 13, 2004, at 11:35:46
It's added to my anxiety too. But me and my pdoc decided to stay with it along with some Xanax to take as needed for the anxiety. I also take Trazadone for sleep. I never had a problem sleeping in my life until I got on Prozac. For a while I hated the thought that I was taking medications to take care of side effects of other medications. Then I tried Lexapro, which for me was sheer h*ll. I was begging to get back on Prozac. So I guess sometimes you have to take the lesser of two evils. Will your doc prescribe Xanax? I know some won't, but it sure does help.
Posted by mystic on September 14, 2004, at 6:49:16
In reply to Re: New to Lexapro and feeling awful » jjana, posted by worrywort on May 13, 2003, at 12:43:06
Hey everyone..hope everyone has a great day and everyone is doing good..Your friend Mystic
Posted by trucker on September 14, 2004, at 6:49:18
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on September 13, 2004, at 6:15:47
hey mystic... it is lonely in here... no one has time for anyone any more.. i feel like a left out yo-yo... hey i just got offered $212,000.00 for my house i have it on the market for $250,000.00.. it is a start
trucker
//////////////////////////////////////////////////> Hey everyone..hope everyone has a great day and everyone is doing good..Your friend Mystic
Posted by susielalala on September 14, 2004, at 6:49:22
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by trucker on September 13, 2004, at 15:14:05
Someone please tell me how to put the pics of the baby on this form. Ali
Posted by Mrs. C on September 14, 2004, at 20:27:56
In reply to I am a grandma again!!, posted by susielalala on September 12, 2004, at 21:54:27
Congrats Ali,
That is such wonderful news! God bless all of you! Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on September 14, 2004, at 20:44:43
In reply to Re: Anyone used prozac? » TexasChic, posted by Susan47 on September 13, 2004, at 11:35:46
Hi Susan,
Glad to hear that you are doing so well. I feel the same way about Lexapro. I can't believe that I suffered almost my entire adult life with my OCD and finally, finally feel like I have some control again. It returns from time to time usually around my time of the month but it's never as severe or as long lasting as it once was. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on September 14, 2004, at 20:46:50
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by trucker on September 13, 2004, at 15:14:05
Im here trucker. Good to hear from you and good luck selling the house.Must be a nice one for that price. Wow!! Where are you planning to go when you sell it? Mrs. C
Posted by Simus on September 14, 2004, at 21:26:59
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by trucker on September 13, 2004, at 15:14:05
> hey i just got offered $212,000.00 for my house i have it on the market for $250,000.00.. it is a start
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> truckerWow. That's a lot of cash... Why are you moving, Trucker?
Simus
Posted by Simus on September 14, 2004, at 21:29:52
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on September 13, 2004, at 6:15:47
> Hey everyone..hope everyone has a great day and everyone is doing good..Your friend Mystic
Doin' ok here, my friend. How have you been?
Simus
Posted by sexylexy on September 14, 2004, at 22:07:57
In reply to Re: Anyone used prozac?, posted by Mrs. C on September 14, 2004, at 20:44:43
Hey Yo Yos and all others who read,
I just wanted to give a little update. I have stopped Lexapro due to the fact that my Obgyn said that Prozac/Sarafem would do better for my hormonal stuff. So I am giving that a shot. Starting slow, right now taking about 10mg, splitting open my gel-cap and taking 10 about as well as I can.
Its not been bad so far. I have had some periods of irritation and a bit of anger... for some reason SSRI's seem to do that to me, I remember the Zoloft did it then the Lexapro did it as well, however it was one of the many side effects that went away. I am hoping it goes away too. So far I am pretty pleased with it, however I have decided to go up slowly, I really do not have time for all the side effects.
Work has been really busy but I got a HUGE raise so I was really excited, I can actually do things like eat and even go out for a glass of wine..haha. It has been a really challanging job, along with doing therapy I am faced with a lot of decisions as to whether to urge judges to take children out of the house so needless to say, I have heard some abuse stories that would make your hair stand on ends. However, I really feel like I am making a difference and helping these children to have a better life.
Things with my boyfriend are good. It has been an adjustment having him back in town after being long distance for two years. We are having a lot of fun and it is soooo nice having him here!
Well, hope everyone is doing well!!!
Lexy
Posted by trucker on September 14, 2004, at 22:22:35
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » trucker, posted by Simus on September 14, 2004, at 21:26:59
cause i have neighbors from hell!!! they attack you and threaten you when you are walking on a town road and the other neighbors is a "pastor's wife" and she and her kids thru lies and vandalizim have cause hate and discontent to the point i lost to care taking jobs i had and the friendships as well. we are in way too much debt as well and this will be a way for a fresh start and a way out of debt... i want a fresh beginging... as long as the other half doesn't barry us in debt again.. we will be in business
trucker
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Posted by trucker on September 14, 2004, at 22:27:05
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by Mrs. C on September 14, 2004, at 20:46:50
closer to you my dear... i am looking in the south of syracus area... i am currently south of albany.. we want to get away from the new york city dingdongs and the city ways.. i am country girl and so help me if one more city person comes to my face and says "city mouse meets country mouse" i'm gonna smack 'em!!!
trucker
//////////////////////////////////////////////////> Im here trucker. Good to hear from you and good luck selling the house.Must be a nice one for that price. Wow!! Where are you planning to go when you sell it? Mrs. C
Posted by trucker on September 14, 2004, at 22:30:18
In reply to Re: I am a grandma again!!, posted by Mrs. C on September 14, 2004, at 20:27:56
ya ya rub it in granny!!! hahaha
trucker
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////> Congrats Ali,
> That is such wonderful news! God bless all of you! Mrs. C
Posted by Simus on September 14, 2004, at 23:06:47
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by trucker on September 14, 2004, at 22:22:35
I am really sorry to hear about the neighbors. But I know what you mean about wanting a fresh start... Best of luck,
Simus
> cause i have neighbors from hell!!! they attack you and threaten you when you are walking on a town road and the other neighbors is a "pastor's wife" and she and her kids thru lies and vandalizim have cause hate and discontent to the point i lost to care taking jobs i had and the friendships as well. we are in way too much debt as well and this will be a way for a fresh start and a way out of debt... i want a fresh beginging... as long as the other half doesn't barry us in debt again.. we will be in business
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Posted by trucker on September 15, 2004, at 9:17:10
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » trucker, posted by Simus on September 14, 2004, at 23:06:47
thanks... i also look forward to new people to concour... i am tired of living in the hubby's ex-wife's shadow... she and her brates put a new meaning on rotten... anyway i am looking forward to a fresh start...
hope your day is a good one.. i am taking on a little job to bring in a little money..cashier...so i can afford my perscriptions...
trucker
///////////////////////////////////////////////////> I am really sorry to hear about the neighbors. But I know what you mean about wanting a fresh start... Best of luck,
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Posted by sexylexy on September 15, 2004, at 20:37:01
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by trucker on September 15, 2004, at 9:17:10
Hello Everyone,
Today was such a bad day. As lot of you know I am a liscensed masters social worker at a child psychiatric unit. I see a lot of sad things, however today I saw the worst one yet. Of course I cannot get into details nor would I want to horrify you, but I ended up getting a court order to take him out of his home, I had to talk to the poor thing for 2 and a half hours before he would tell me the truth. When he started talking I had to leave the room once because I was so upset.
I just don't understand who could hurt this precious child. I went out tonight and bought him a bunch of toys as a reward for having to tell his horrible account. I know I did the right thing for this child. I just cannot imagine some of the things that people can do to a child, its just so mind boggling.
Just needed someone to talk to....
Lexy
Posted by trucker on September 15, 2004, at 21:19:42
In reply to crying, posted by sexylexy on September 15, 2004, at 20:37:01
lexy, not everyone is blessed with good parents or a loving, caring, protecting home, that is why most of us are on antidepressants... glad someone is intervening for this little one.. i wish someone would have intervened for me and my sister... i often wonder why people, who abuse such a precious gift from heaven, are allowed to have this gift in the first place... i know when my mother etc.. get to judgement day the LORD is gonna say...."i gave you this many precious gifts from heaven, WHAT DID YOU DO WITH THEM???" (my mother was blessed with 6 living children) i wouldn't want to answer for them.. ya know what i mean? thanks for having a good heart.. we love ya lexy
trucker
Posted by Simus on September 15, 2004, at 21:53:57
In reply to crying, posted by sexylexy on September 15, 2004, at 20:37:01
Lexy,
Thank God these children have someone like you to help them. Although it is very hard on you, you are doing very important work. Hang tough, girl. We will be praying for you.
Simus
Posted by mystic on September 16, 2004, at 6:47:23
In reply to Re: crying » sexylexy, posted by Simus on September 15, 2004, at 21:53:57
Hey Lexy ....you know that you are doing the work that you are meant to do ....so you just breathe and remember that you are the one helping these children ...you are the one to tell them that it is ok....you are the one that they can find some piece of love and hope with ...be proud of yourself and try not to think of the negative..It is soooooo sad...I know ....You take care of yourself as you are the angel that is here to help them and you will I just know it...Have a great day and how is the prozac going...hopefully that will help but there will be no med that will heal the heart when dealing with these situations...just know that you are meant to be there for them.....have a great day...Your friend always Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on September 16, 2004, at 16:54:03
In reply to Lexy update, posted by sexylexy on September 14, 2004, at 22:07:57
Lexy, I think that you will be fine with the Prozac. You are taking it slow and that's the key I think to reducing s/e's. Your job sounds very fascinating! I also want to work with high risk kids but not to the degree that you do. If parents only knew how much they can f up their children by their actions and words.... You are making a difference in the world and you should be proud of that! Mrs. C
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