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Posted by Lex Poster Girl on August 19, 2003, at 23:12:04
In reply to Re: LEX POSTER GIRL Wayne, posted by BLKVETTES on August 19, 2003, at 22:39:22
Oh sure, while I'm more than happy to talk to anyone about my lex fix - the whole being suicidal thing isn't common knowledge. I'm not really sure I'll ever recover. Speaking to my mother on the phone the other day, it was interesting to find that she mentioned 4th grade as the onset, which I agreed with. I guess I see it as more of a chronic thing that I'm glad I've learned some more effective ways to manage. I'm not sure I would have had the strength to keep trying this stuff if it lex had gone as badly for me as pax and Zoloft had gone for you. I'm actually on 20mgs of lex - 10 just wasn't doing it, but I've always had a high tolerance for meds, alcohol, etc.
This is getting a bit addictive for me - but I recently dropped the head nodding therapist who was convinced that there must be a root to my problem. My response was to ask how anyone with half a brain could go through this world without being depressed. Anyway, it's an exchange of time I guess and I've found this quite a bit more productive. The therapist was very hesitant to say anything about the medication. I'm not one to think that you have to have been there to be of use, but it seems like she could have said something besides asking a bunch of useless rhetorical questions.
It's been a long time since I've read Flowers for Algernon, but it had such an impact on me. Probably not the best thing to be rereading now. Let's just hope the lex works till they approve something new.
Perhaps we should send the makers of Lexapro a fruit basket.
Lex, Lexey, Alexis…it's all pretty much the same…
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 19, 2003, at 23:31:04
In reply to Re: LEX POSTER GIRL Wayne, posted by Lex Poster Girl on August 19, 2003, at 23:12:04
> Oh sure, while I'm more than happy to talk to anyone about my lex fix - the whole being suicidal thing isn't common knowledge. I'm not really sure I'll ever recover. Speaking to my mother on the phone the other day, it was interesting to find that she mentioned 4th grade as the onset, which I agreed with. I guess I see it as more of a chronic thing that I'm glad I've learned some more effective ways to manage. I'm not sure I would have had the strength to keep trying this stuff if it lex had gone as badly for me as pax and Zoloft had gone for you. I'm actually on 20mgs of lex - 10 just wasn't doing it, but I've always had a high tolerance for meds, alcohol, etc.
>
> This is getting a bit addictive for me - but I recently dropped the head nodding therapist who was convinced that there must be a root to my problem. My response was to ask how anyone with half a brain could go through this world without being depressed. Anyway, it's an exchange of time I guess and I've found this quite a bit more productive. The therapist was very hesitant to say anything about the medication. I'm not one to think that you have to have been there to be of use, but it seems like she could have said something besides asking a bunch of useless rhetorical questions.
>
> It's been a long time since I've read Flowers for Algernon, but it had such an impact on me. Probably not the best thing to be rereading now. Let's just hope the lex works till they approve something new.
>
> Perhaps we should send the makers of Lexapro a fruit basket.
>
> Lex, Lexey, Alexis…it's all pretty much the same…
>Hi Alexis, thats a pretty name!!!! Glad to know you!!!! This is also my last post for the day. After paxil and zoloft I was scared to try lexapro. In fact one of the shrinks wanted me to try these horse pills 3 times a day. I said no thanks strike 3 time for a new shrink. The lex is a tiny pill but I was really scared. I have a low tolerance for meds and I take about 7.5mg and have been as high as 10mg. But I had no choice but to take it. A lot of people refuse meds!!! I just have to believe they never felt that overwhelming pain that I did. I have also not read that book since I was a kid it just stood out for some reason. There is also this song by Marmalade called Reflections of My Life. I have heard it thousands of times and never got tired of hearing it. Its a ballad for depressed people I guess. Would have never thought that song would have meaning in my life. GOD BLESS!!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 19, 2003, at 23:35:13
In reply to Re: All of these Online Screening Tests and...., posted by Lex Poster Girl on August 19, 2003, at 19:49:54
> I wish this thing had spell check
OK, I added a box, under the "submit your post" button, where you can type (or paste in) a word and have it checked by Merriam-Webster OnLine. Sorry, it won't do a whole post all at once...
Bob
Posted by galkeepinon on August 20, 2003, at 3:07:45
In reply to Re: All of these Online Screening Tests and...., posted by Lex Poster Girl on August 19, 2003, at 19:49:54
Hey Lex :-)
Well, I see ya got your spell check;) Thanks Dr. Bob:-)
I'm glad your suicide attempt was not succesful!!!!Good for Wayne~~~giving you that suggestion! Dance the night away :-) I have had a hard time getting out and socializing too, heck I can't even get back into my schoolwork.
When you said *I kind of wonder if lex makes the people on this board similar or if our similarities make us candidates for lex*~~~you make such a good point! I wonder that too. I think (and it's late and I'm tired lol) but I think that I agree with the second part because it seems that a lot of us have tried so many different meds and have either had *poop-out* or horrible side effects, so we go from one med to the next, in hopes to find something that will 'work'. Depression is depression, and I think we who suffer from it have very similar feelings. I would venture to see if someone disagreed? So that would bring us together in terms of giving Lexapro a try and thus sharing our posts about our experiences on this board:-)Just my thoughts.......
Since the start of my depression in 1992-although I just told my family tonight I believe mine started when my folks got divorced in 1983, I now like to say *my life took a detour* hoping it will get back on track someday. Does that make sense? lol
Yes, my siblings are both on anti-depressants and my mom takes bp meds that basically act as anti-anxiety meds ;) (clonidine) My grandmother has had OCD all her life but is anti-med to the hilt, and my dad, well.... he uses everything else to numb his pain except maybe what he should have, like AD's--but who am I to point out character defects.
I'm glad that you've got pills that make YOU happy :-) and so far the Lexapro is making me happy so we're both happy....ain't that great!!
lol *laugh*
Have a good one,
gal> Hey Gal,
>
> Yes, you got it precisely (christ, I wish this thing had spell check). The personal side of my question is that this is the first antidepressant I've ever been on - I wish someone had kicked me in the head years ago and thrown me on something - particularly after being in the hospital for three weeks after a very close to successful suicide attempt over six years ago. My last crash happened while I, fortunately, had insurance so I went to my new doctor and she looked at me as if I'd been struggling with cancer all my life and no one had ever suggested treatment. I'm familiar with the non-stop crying, suicidal tendencies, etc. I guess one of the reasons she put me on lex was because I hadn't slept or kept food down in three weeks and obviously needed something that would kick in fast. My mother has been supportive, but I haven't even told my siblings despite our closeness.
>
> I went to a page about zoloft after talking to a friend about it and was surprised by the different tone of the place. At the risk of sounding like a virtual geek, I kind of felt at home in Lex land right away and the first response I got from Wayne made me want to go out dancing again - so I did. It's been a long time since I've wanted to be active and social. I kind of wonder if lex makes the people on this board similar or if our similarities make us candidates for lex.
>
> I'm also curious about thoughts on depression (has anyone else wanted a better name for it than that?) being genetic. Are your siblings also on ADs?
>
> I've got pills that make me happy...
>
> Lex
>
Posted by fallsfall on August 20, 2003, at 9:03:03
In reply to Re: spell check, posted by Dr. Bob on August 19, 2003, at 23:35:13
Posted by Esmarelda on August 20, 2003, at 12:21:47
In reply to Re: All of these Online Screening Tests and.... » Lex Poster Girl, posted by galkeepinon on August 20, 2003, at 3:07:45
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!
Posted by oldhand on August 20, 2003, at 13:06:02
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl Doug » galkeepinon, posted by Doug in PA on August 18, 2003, at 19:26:55
Hi Doug,
I read this board all the time but post rarely. Something in your posts has prompted me to respond with my experience with depression.
Get your reading glasses cause this may take awhile, lol.
I have been taking some kind of AD for around 7 years now. From therapy and Psychiatrist evaluations I have come to believe I have suffered on and off since I was eighteen years old. I turned 54 yesterday.. I have been self-medicating with alcohol (and other drugs, legal and not in my younger years), since I could get a fake ID.
I also had a very responsible, stressful job. I hava a Master's in Social Work and one in Public Administration, was assistant director at a county Human Services Department. I took a disability retirement on Jan. 8, 2000 after fighting for around three years to stay.
I have posted before that I believe that alcohol contributed significantly to AD poop-out for me. I have, since December, all but quit using alcohol for fear that the Lex will also poop out. My current pshchiatrist believes that I have suffered the effects of alcohol abuse. I tend to agree but it is hard to tell wheter the symptoms are from alcohol or depression. What struck me in your posts was your work situation. Depression does cause inability to focus and concentrate (am I preaching to the choir here?) It made my work impossible for me, but it can improve. And besides, we ALL have bad and good days, those where nothing goes right, those where all is well and we say a Thank-You prayer.
I guess my point is to offer you some more words of encouragement as you sound so very discouraged at times. I say, keep up the good fight. If you use alcohol, reduce or stop. Get exercize, my pdoc said new studies show regeneration of those all-important brain cells when we exercize.
There are good counsellors and therapists out there! Keep looking til you find one. You will know which one is right. Do not settle for the nodding, non-committal, "AHH, and how do you feel about that?". There are different therapeutic modalities as well. Read up on them, see which one you are attracted to, and ask potential employees which they practise.
Guess I have rambled enough. Hope I was alittle helpful or encouraging.
Posted by Esmarelda on August 20, 2003, at 13:28:08
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl Doug » Doug in PA, posted by oldhand on August 20, 2003, at 13:06:02
Oldhand prompted me to add to my previous post. I have used alcohol since I was about 14 or 15. Back when younger, other drugs, too. So Oldhand, what you said kind of struck home. Maybe I have been self medicating longer than I thought and just thought I had depression only as recent as 1997. I also have an advanced degree with a very stressful job, always the overachiever and perfectionist! I have not been able to concentrate for 4 months. That's why I am here now instead on not working. Some days are better than others. I am fortunate, that my job had slowed down in the past few months and I have not let anything slide beyond repair! If this helps you Doug, or anyone else -- I can only share???
Posted by lil' jimi on August 20, 2003, at 13:54:54
In reply to re: Any BPD screening tests online? :- » lil' jimi, posted by galkeepinon on August 19, 2003, at 18:58:44
hi Gal!
> hi jimbo !!!:-)
> Thanks for the compliment-appreciate that-------A LOT!!! I needed to hear that :-)
>okay! ... you are great!
>I scrounged around for a prize again fo ya but all I found was an old dog toy, a button, and some lint--LOL sorry:-(
>i'll take it!!
> Yeah, some of my psychiatrists in the past had labeled me with BPD tendencies and I fully agree-just part of my personality I guess-working on changing for sure though-one day at a time.
>excellent attitude! .... way to go !
> I like this Lex thread too! Everyone who has posted has been very helpful-not to mention kind and brought such joy to it all.
> ((hugs)) keep posting........
>lots of good folks here
.. .... .. sometimes they can be so kind that it makes me cry ... ... some folks come here hurting so bad ... ... then, in a week or less sometimes, they go to helping the new ones
... ... and sometimes they make me laugh!! ... ... like last night i was trying to read like dozens of the new lex posts ...
... ... now i THINK they were being funny because their lex was working good for them ...
... ... OR
... ... my lex was going into overdrive, and making me THINK they were being funny ...
... ... i just have to hope that folks were as amused as i was ....
... ... and then brother Wayne continues to be our patron saint of lex ... ... and he can really crack me up and he knows it!I thank you for the nice thoughts and look forward to your GREAT posts ...
take care !
~ jim
Posted by jc12578 on August 20, 2003, at 14:34:46
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
I have been on lexapro over 5 months and have had nothing but bad reactions. I black out continually and am always dizzy. I am now trying to get off of it and I am having withdrawls...I keep passing out and and constantly nausous and not sleeping. before anyone tries this med....I highly recomend a lot of research and a good medical workup.
Posted by lil' jimi on August 20, 2003, at 14:40:26
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online » BLKVETTES, posted by trucker on August 19, 2003, at 22:01:35
> >
> > > TAKE CARE !!
> > > ~ jim
> >
> >
> > IM CURED!!!! IM CURED!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
> > WAYNE
> >
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////i dearly love to two personalities here. i bet the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes.
>
> i think we are all cured that the ones that need help are the ones out there sayin "i'm aslright, no one worry bout me" THEIR THE ONES TO WORRY ABOUT.. WE ADMITTED WE NEEDED HELP!!!
> truckerhey there trucker!
i agree with you about our "cured" ones (Wayne!!) and those who don't know they might need to be "cured" ... ... excellent point!
and i'm feeling a love vibe coming from you (and right back at you, by the way, sweetie!) ...
... ... but i THINK i'm missing something (i usually do!) here ....... .... "the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes." ... ...
... uh, okay ... or like ... YIKES!
... i'm thinking this may be an endearment, but it is so severe sounding to me ... ... like we are demonic or something ... ? ...
... and it sounds really hilarious to me too ...... wait! ... ... oh, i think i get it! ... ... you're saying we're *devilish*, as in 'wicked jokesters' ? ... ... maybe ?
... heck-fire ! ... i'll take it! ... as a compliment !!!
....So, Thanks!! ... i guess ... HA!take care and keep on posting!
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on August 20, 2003, at 14:50:09
In reply to PLEASE READ BEFORE TAKING LEXAPRO!!!!!!!!, posted by jc12578 on August 20, 2003, at 14:34:46
hi jc12578,
thanks for your post ... appreciate your contribution here ...
sorry things have been so rough for you ...
we have seen before that lexapro isn't for everybody ...... could you give us some details about the background of how you came to take lexapro, please?
hope you get to feeling better and recover soon.......
good luck!
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on August 20, 2003, at 15:01:25
In reply to Re: spell check, posted by Dr. Bob on August 19, 2003, at 23:35:13
Posted by Arrianna on August 20, 2003, at 18:03:54
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
Hi Everyone! Thought you all would enjoy this, especially in the mist of the week. Just my way of saying "thanks" for your support and help when I've needed it. So, get ready to SMILE and ENJOY!!!!
click here:
<http://www.qnet.com/~pontius/smile/smilelmp_1%5b1%5d.htmKeep Smilin',
Arrianna
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 20, 2003, at 19:14:27
In reply to RE: Get Ready to SMILE on LEX!!, posted by Arrianna on August 20, 2003, at 18:03:54
> Hi Everyone! Thought you all would enjoy this, especially in the mist of the week. Just my way of saying "thanks" for your support and help when I've needed it. So, get ready to SMILE and ENJOY!!!!
>
> click here:
> <http://www.qnet.com/~pontius/smile/smilelmp_1%5b1%5d.htm
>
> Keep Smilin',
> ArriannaHi Arrianna, Alexis is right maybe we all do belong together!!!!!! Im happy for you!!! But sorry I belive all smiles should be directed to th psycho babble smile site!!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by Suzy on August 20, 2003, at 19:27:15
In reply to Re: Teeth Grinding on Lex. » Suzy, posted by oldhand on August 19, 2003, at 22:28:36
Thought about trying the teeth guard but don't seem to do it at night, mostly at work starting early afternoon. I take the Lex in the morning. Don't know if it is losing its affectiveness by afternoon or what but it is all I can do not to clinch my teeth. Of course can't drink that wine at work "wish I could" but maybe I'll try having a drink as soon as I get home in the afternoon. Thanks for that info. Can't imagine what I could do different in the daytime at work. Any ideas anybody???
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 20, 2003, at 19:47:19
In reply to Re: Teeth Grinding on Lex. oldhand, posted by Suzy on August 20, 2003, at 19:27:15
> Thought about trying the teeth guard but don't seem to do it at night, mostly at work starting early afternoon. I take the Lex in the morning. Don't know if it is losing its affectiveness by afternoon or what but it is all I can do not to clinch my teeth. Of course can't drink that wine at work "wish I could" but maybe I'll try having a drink as soon as I get home in the afternoon. Thanks for that info. Can't imagine what I could do different in the daytime at work. Any ideas anybody???
Hi there, you allowed to chew gum or snack on something at work. Keeps you jaw moving and might help keep your mind off it until you get home from work!!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by mph-speedy on August 20, 2003, at 21:06:03
In reply to Re: Teeth Grinding on Lex. oldhand, posted by BLKVETTES on August 20, 2003, at 19:47:19
Is that why I've been munching on carrots?
speedy
Posted by trucker on August 20, 2003, at 23:05:45
In reply to re: Depression Screaming Fest Online » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on August 20, 2003, at 14:40:26
> > >
> > > > TAKE CARE !!
> > > > ~ jim
> > >
> > >
> > > IM CURED!!!! IM CURED!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
> > > WAYNE
> > >
> > /////////////////////////////////////////////////i dearly love to two personalities here. i bet the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes.
> >
> > i think we are all cured that the ones that need help are the ones out there sayin "i'm aslright, no one worry bout me" THEIR THE ONES TO WORRY ABOUT.. WE ADMITTED WE NEEDED HELP!!!
> > trucker
>
> hey there trucker!
>
> i agree with you about our "cured" ones (Wayne!!) and those who don't know they might need to be "cured" ... ... excellent point!
>
> and i'm feeling a love vibe coming from you (and right back at you, by the way, sweetie!) ...
> ... ... but i THINK i'm missing something (i usually do!) here ...
>
> .... .... "the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes." ... ...
> ... uh, okay ... or like ... YIKES!
> ... i'm thinking this may be an endearment, but it is so severe sounding to me ... ... like we are demonic or something ... ? ...
> ... and it sounds really hilarious to me too ...
>
> ... wait! ... ... oh, i think i get it! ... ... you're saying we're *devilish*, as in 'wicked jokesters' ? ... ... maybe ?
>
> ... heck-fire ! ... i'll take it! ... as a compliment !!!
> ....So, Thanks!! ... i guess ... HA!
>
> take care and keep on posting!
> ~ jim/////////////////////////////////////////////////
hey babe i meant it as a compliment. that ya'll are onery, develish, jokesters, halarious....
it tickles my tummy most of your posts.sorry about the misunderstanding.
trucker
Posted by hog80ci on August 20, 2003, at 23:16:43
In reply to re: new to Lexapro AND babbling..., posted by mph-speedy on August 7, 2003, at 7:52:50
Hi
This is my first post to this group. I kind of stumbled upon it by accident while searching for info on Lexapro. I start on it tomorrow.I didn't realize I was depressed for many years. I'm a recovering drug addict and it's only been in recovery that I've learned about depression. I've had it my whole life. I just thought something was wrong with me. I used to think people who were depressed were weak and just needed to suck it up. Little did I know how hard my butt would be kicked later on.
Accepting that I have to be on meds has been pretty tough but it's getting easier. I started talking about it at recovery meetings and that helps a lot. It's still easier for me to say I'm an addict than it is to admit I have depression. I've told my girlfriend, sister and daughter. That's about it outside of recovery rooms where I feel it's safe to be open.
I've taken Zoloft and Serzone both of which "burned out". After my most recent episode my doc switched me to Effexor. That didn't work out so well. I am hopeful Lexapro will work better and help me get my life back.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 0:47:10
In reply to RE: Get Ready to SMILE on LEX!!, posted by Arrianna on August 20, 2003, at 18:03:54
((((((((((Arrianna))))))))))
Thanks for sharing this with us!!!!
I thought it was so cute!!! I forwarded it to my pals:-)Right back at ya!
> Hi Everyone! Thought you all would enjoy this, especially in the mist of the week. Just my way of saying "thanks" for your support and help when I've needed it. So, get ready to SMILE and ENJOY!!!!
>
> click here:
> <http://www.qnet.com/~pontius/smile/smilelmp_1%5b1%5d.htm
>
> Keep Smilin',
> Arrianna
Posted by jc12578 on August 21, 2003, at 0:50:48
In reply to jc12578, posted by lil' jimi on August 20, 2003, at 14:50:09
well I have been more or less going through depression for more then 9 years since high school pretty much...about 3 years ago the crying and social withdrawal started...and I went in a got put on "the pills"....I have been on I think it's 6 different antidepressants and countless others to "help me metabolize them better"...so far with no success and some new and added symptoms to my depression...I have become bullemic and had several "successful"(don't know what that means...I am still alive) suicide attempts, plus I am into hurting myself...currently I am living with my mother and looking for a new pshchologist cause I have yet to find one that I can even talk to....so thats that...phew...too much info
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 0:53:54
In reply to RE: Get Ready to SMILE on LEX!!, posted by BLKVETTES on August 20, 2003, at 19:14:27
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 1:00:09
In reply to Re: LEX POSTER GIRL Wayne, posted by BLKVETTES on August 19, 2003, at 23:31:04
Hey WAYNE,
I was interested in that song by Marmalade called Reflections of My Life-you were talking about. Is it in stores, or is it an oldie but goodie? In conjunction with the meds-I love to listen to music like that:-)> > Oh sure, while I'm more than happy to talk to anyone about my lex fix - the whole being suicidal thing isn't common knowledge. I'm not really sure I'll ever recover. Speaking to my mother on the phone the other day, it was interesting to find that she mentioned 4th grade as the onset, which I agreed with. I guess I see it as more of a chronic thing that I'm glad I've learned some more effective ways to manage. I'm not sure I would have had the strength to keep trying this stuff if it lex had gone as badly for me as pax and Zoloft had gone for you. I'm actually on 20mgs of lex - 10 just wasn't doing it, but I've always had a high tolerance for meds, alcohol, etc.
> >
> > This is getting a bit addictive for me - but I recently dropped the head nodding therapist who was convinced that there must be a root to my problem. My response was to ask how anyone with half a brain could go through this world without being depressed. Anyway, it's an exchange of time I guess and I've found this quite a bit more productive. The therapist was very hesitant to say anything about the medication. I'm not one to think that you have to have been there to be of use, but it seems like she could have said something besides asking a bunch of useless rhetorical questions.
> >
> > It's been a long time since I've read Flowers for Algernon, but it had such an impact on me. Probably not the best thing to be rereading now. Let's just hope the lex works till they approve something new.
> >
> > Perhaps we should send the makers of Lexapro a fruit basket.
> >
> > Lex, Lexey, Alexis…it's all pretty much the same…
> >
>
> Hi Alexis, thats a pretty name!!!! Glad to know you!!!! This is also my last post for the day. After paxil and zoloft I was scared to try lexapro. In fact one of the shrinks wanted me to try these horse pills 3 times a day. I said no thanks strike 3 time for a new shrink. The lex is a tiny pill but I was really scared. I have a low tolerance for meds and I take about 7.5mg and have been as high as 10mg. But I had no choice but to take it. A lot of people refuse meds!!! I just have to believe they never felt that overwhelming pain that I did. I have also not read that book since I was a kid it just stood out for some reason. There is also this song by Marmalade called Reflections of My Life. I have heard it thousands of times and never got tired of hearing it. Its a ballad for depressed people I guess. Would have never thought that song would have meaning in my life. GOD BLESS!!!!!
> WAYNE
>
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 1:06:16
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl Doug » galkeepinon, posted by Doug in PA on August 18, 2003, at 19:26:55
I felt the exact same way you feel about the nodding of the heads all the time with therapy. I stopped it in March 2002. I've been ok without it, but I'm sure going back may not hurt. Oh yeah I would hope a therapist would have experienced depression first hand-not because I would wish this monster on a person-but simply because they could relate and know what doesn't work and what does, I guess. I have been having a hard time getting back into doing schoolwork and my deadlines are coming up so I know what you mean about the RR track thing. It's like a job-I can't just say-well, I'm not going to work today, well......I could say that but I gotta make a living somehow!!!!
Take care:-)
> Hi,
> I am on 10 mg of Lex. I tried therapy for about 5 years total. The last one was about 18 months ago. The more I went to therapy one-on-one the more i felt frustrated by the "nodding" heads of all the different Phd's. There is always that blank stare that shouts that they dont care about anything except that you dont run over your time limit. It is so impersonal. While I dont realisticly expect them to cry for me, I would hope that they have experienced Depression first hand and not just in a book. An inexperienced therapist can not truly understand from a book, just how paralising deep depression is. You are laying on the RR tracks, you see the train coming but you just cant move your ass and get up. I am tired of hearing "you can learn to live with it." I cant... but I do live with it only one day at a time.
> Doug in PA
> ========================================
>
> > Hi Doug, I get this way too on the Lexapro-what dosage are you on? I call it moodiness with me anyway. On top of that, I'm a cancer.
> > I can really relate to what you are saying-hope you feel better. Are you in therapy? Does anything seem to help you feel like you want to feel?
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> > > I am at the 2 month mark with Lex. There are days when I think that things are improving, then I get a day when everything goes wrong and my mood goes down the tubes. I call it reactive depression. When things go wrong in my technical job and I can't figure out a problem, my depression reacts to it and seems to come back. Self confidence goes out the window and I punish myself with negative thoughts, doubting that I was ever intelligent in my whole life. But then, on days when nothing goes wrong, things seem Okay.
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