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Posted by mcp on September 18, 2004, at 16:08:37
In reply to lexapro dilemna, rant, i dont know. please help?, posted by h on September 17, 2004, at 16:20:27
I am so sorry you are having a rough time. I know it can be so hard. Nevertheless, there has to come a point where you or I or anyone just doesn't look to a pill to cure our ills. In other words, you need to look to other avenues first. Maybe some good therapy will help you work through this. Maybe you need to take real strong look at your nutrition and exercise. Are you doing everything you can in this regard to nourish you mind and body? Lastly, where are you going for strength to help you through this? Surely, family and friends help. However, the thing that has helped me cope more than anything is Jesus Christ. Turning my life over to him has given me the strength to manuever through life's potholes. Anyways, just a thought. All the best,
http://www.become-a-christian.com/
> When I started lex in June (10 grams) it was like a shiny new toy, a new door opening. I loved going to sleep every night for the vivid dreams. I loved lying awake planning outfits instead of being upset. Success followed success. I took driving lessons. (I'd planned to do that anyway but it was easier after starting lex.) I stopped being angry at everyone on the subway. I was able to stop thinking ahead all the time.
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> Then a couple of things happened. Stupid things. My boss who is a nice guy, but who is afraid for his own job started taking a really insulting attitude with me. I think it was because he was being defensive and it came out mean. Then a friend, who I like, but who has always been rather judgemental seemed to start avoiding me. I don't think she likes our kids to play together because my boy is a little wild, and can be annoying. But he's just a kid and her little girl loves him.
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> I feel like I have to work too hard at my friendships and its so lonely. I realize now I must have always had some kind of social anxiety issues in addition to my dysthymia and general anxiety. I just didn't see it. It's all so hard, I feel like I'm seeing things a little more clearly and I hate it.
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> I had cancer three times before I was forty so I probably have less tolerance. I'm like a little kid who thinks somebody owes me the candy store. I love my husband but he sometimes isn't the most understanding guy. A good guy but not understanding.
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> Do I need more meds? I honestly don't want to take any more. I don't want to go back to talk therapy. Did that for 20 years. I'm just so tired.
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> I want a friend that doesn't judge me, who just likes me best.
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> I want a friend for my kid that I don't have to juggle all kinds of craziness to make a playdate with.
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> I want not to have to have my six month cancer check up tests in two weeks.
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> Do I need more Lexapro? Would it help? Or is it just my life?
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> I'm taking fish oil and folic acid to help maximize effect of lex.
> Any ideas, thoughts, cyberhugs gratefully accepted.
Posted by Lou Pilder on September 18, 2004, at 19:09:06
In reply to Re: lexapro dilemna, rant, i dont know. please help?, posted by mcp on September 17, 2004, at 17:30:40
mcp,
You wrote,[...there is a point where you ...need to look at other Roads...].
Could you tell what happened to you when you got to the point where you went to the other Road? If you could I would appreciate it for I am intetrested in what you are writing.
Lou
Posted by mike lynch on September 19, 2004, at 13:16:32
In reply to Re: lexapro dilemna, rant, i dont know. please help?, posted by mcp on September 17, 2004, at 17:30:40
However, the thing that has helped me cope more than anything is Jesus Christ. Turning my life over to him has given me the strength to manuever through life's potholes. Anyways, just a thought. All the best,
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ya....i bet.
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 19, 2004, at 13:40:08
In reply to Re: lexapro dilemna, rant, i dont know. please help?, posted by mike lynch on September 19, 2004, at 2:05:37
> ya....i bet.
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Posted by rayww on September 19, 2004, at 23:16:59
In reply to Re: lexapro dilemna, rant, i dont know. please help?, posted by mcp on September 17, 2004, at 17:30:40
When I turn my life over to Christ, it seems more like He turns it back to me with trust to do His will. As I prove myself worthy of His trust He sustains, enables, encourages, supports, helps me find the words I need when I need them, helps with my timing, coordinating, and calendaring, so that things and events fit together neatly. It seems like life is filled with little miracles, even amid the pain, the trials, and the certain challenges we all face.
So, in a way I understand what you mean when you say you turn your life over to Christ, but I'm not sure exactly what He does for you when you do that, other than be saved.
Turning my life over to Christ, becoming a Christian, and becoming saved might save me later on, but what would it do for me right now and how would it heal mental illness?
I define turning my life over to Christ as empowering the faith in God it takes to keep the commandments and become a person God can trust and be happy with. There is healing in that alone.
As a parent, I feel joy when I see my children walk in truth. God also feels joy when he sees His children walkinng in truth and faith, and being obedient to His commandments.
http://scriptures.lds.org/query?words=%22children+walk+in%22&scripturesearch_button=SearchI see much healing within joy. After all, isn't joy the antidote or opposite to depression?
What exactly do you do when you turn your life over to Christ? How is it done? Does it help you keep His commandments?
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