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Posted by LynneDa on March 1, 2004, at 17:30:49
In reply to Questions?, posted by dolphinsmile22 on March 1, 2004, at 17:15:32
Hi! You've come to the right place with your questions, there are many supportive, caring and knowledgeable people on this board.
Your side effects sound pretty normal. That's great about the Lex eliminating your obsessive thinking; what a relief!
Ability to orgasm is something that has only improved marginally for me after 2 months at 10mg and 2 more months at 20mg. But, there are people on this board who say it does improve after a month or so. Everyone is different, but it seems to follow that the more easily-orgasmic you were pre-Lex, the harder it is to attain the same levels while on Lex. There are lots of posts on this in the archives if you'd like to read more!
Good luck to you and keep posting with your questions. It's quite an interesting journey and we all need support from time to time!
~ Lynne
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Last week I was just prescribed Lexapro, after close to 2 years being off Paxil. I am only taking half the pill right now - 5mg. I noticed right away that my orgasms are delayed quite a bit - I'm a female. I am supposed to begin taking the whole pill, but I'm afraid that will make my delayed orgasms worse. Will this improve over time? The only other negative side effects I've noticed, are stomachaches and headaches, but my obsessive thinking has improved almost immediately. I don't have a doctor's appointment for another 2 weeks.
Posted by sexylexy on March 1, 2004, at 17:54:23
In reply to Re: Questions? » dolphinsmile22, posted by LynneDa on March 1, 2004, at 17:30:49
Hey my lexapro family,
Well, I gave it my 10 weeks. I have talked to my pdoc and she said that I should try 15mg for a few weeks and see how that goes. We have a meeting on the 18th so I hope that I will have good news for her.
For all of you newbies on 10, it has done a lot for me. I am much better than I was 9 weeks ago but still just haven't gotten back to myself again. I am just ready to be my happy confident self again. I am praying that this will be the answer and get me the rest of the way.
Thoughts, prayers and support would be extremely appreciated. I am scared but ready to make the moves I need to to get me back. I love me, miss me and am ready to be me again.
Praying for you all.
Lexy
Posted by dolphinsmile22 on March 1, 2004, at 17:55:11
In reply to Re: Questions? » dolphinsmile22, posted by LynneDa on March 1, 2004, at 17:30:49
Thank you for your prompt reply. I'll check out the archives.
Posted by LynneDa on March 1, 2004, at 18:03:20
In reply to A hopeful step ahead, posted by sexylexy on March 1, 2004, at 17:54:23
Hey Lexy - I'm proud of you, you can do it!!! When I upped to 20 I did have a few side effects the first week - not bad, just a little stomach upset and I was tired again, so don't get discouraged if it happens to you. Just hang tough, they won't be as noticeable as first starting.
I can say I have many more moments when I forget about my bad stuff and feel like my bouncy old, somewhat hyper self.
We'll be waiting to hear how you do! You will get there and I'll say a prayer for you :-).
~ Lynne
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Hey my lexapro family,
> Well, I gave it my 10 weeks. I have talked to my pdoc and she said that I should try 15mg for a few weeks and see how that goes. We have a meeting on the 18th so I hope that I will have good news for her.
> For all of you newbies on 10, it has done a lot for me. I am much better than I was 9 weeks ago but still just haven't gotten back to myself again. I am just ready to be my happy confident self again. I am praying that this will be the answer and get me the rest of the way.
> Thoughts, prayers and support would be extremely appreciated. I am scared but ready to make the moves I need to to get me back. I love me, miss me and am ready to be me again.
> Praying for you all.
> Lexy
Posted by titlepro49 on March 1, 2004, at 18:39:59
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
After 4 years on Prozac, my GP put me on Paxil. The Paxil worked for me for 3 years but I began to notice some OCD returning. As I have a history of building up a tolerence to AD, I requested that my GP give me something else. 5 days ago I started on Lexapro and started withdrawal from Paxil. My OCD and depression seem better already, eventhough I am experiencing major "zaps" due to withdrawal from Paxil. I had my thyroid "nuked" 2 years ago and hypothyroidism finally under control as of December. Paxil, thyroid problem and menopause caused a 40 pound weight gain. Also, Paxil left me feeling "neutered" sexually. Will I be better off on Lexapro??? I could use some support right now. I'm a little unnerved. Faye
Posted by mystic on March 1, 2004, at 19:43:10
In reply to Mystic, please post today., posted by mrs c on March 1, 2004, at 7:58:23
Thank you Mrs C...It was so great to hear from someone...I'm just struggling by...I made it to work today and it was tough but made it through..I just feel so discouraged and these thoughts just consume me..I think of one day at a time...But my anxiety is always putting me ahead...My daughters baby shower is on the 28th of March and i'm counting the days wondering worrying whether or not I'll be well by then...Right now I'm just not sure I will ever be well again...I keep thinking that this isnt what everyone else feels and that I'm always going to feel like this...I feel sooo helpless...The postings do help a lot it is just hard to believe that everyone feels like I do..I'm only 41 and have had to deal with this since I was 23...Have had some great years without anxiety/depression but now it is back full force..I hate to waste time on something that just might not work....I'm just getting over my cycle and was hoping that would bring me some relief as I didnt have a problem with PMS just during...I can't begin to tell you how special that you are to care and reading your posting really helped..So you are an angel and there are others also in this room that I heard from K and Mark ...thank you...I promise that if or when I ever get better I will help others in the room also...I'm just not sure how much more I can take....God Bless you all..Thank you everyone...Mystic
Posted by BobYuma on March 1, 2004, at 20:53:58
In reply to Re: Mystic, please post today., posted by mystic on March 1, 2004, at 19:43:10
> > ..I think of one day at a time...But my anxiety is always putting me ahead...My daughters baby shower is on the 28th of March and i'm counting the days wondering worrying whether or not I'll be well by then...Right now I'm just not sure I will ever be well again......Mystic
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Hello, Mystic.
I think most of us here on the board have felt what you're feeling. I've been on Lexapro for about 12 weeks, but there were a few times when I considered very seriously stopping it. But I stuck with it, and now I'm glad I did.Occasionally I still feel that overwhelming feeling, but I know when I feel it, and that's when I let myself think ahead. It's when I "see" tomorrow and the next day and the next as being the same as it is in that particular moment. You can't do that, Mystic, I know I can't. You mentioned that you tried to think of one day at a time. Well, guess what, you're thinking too far ahead when you do that. It takes practice, just as any learned behavior does, but you can do it -- Take life one moment at a time, Myst. Think about the "now" as they say. Look at what you're doing in any given moment, and think about what you need to do to get through that moment. That's the secret, trust me, when I let myself go and start thinking about next week, or next month, that's when I feel the anxiety and depression creeping back into my mind.
Please keep posting on the board, and any time that you feel especially vulnerable, or when you're having a particularly bad moment, just write on the board exactly what you feel, and one of us will answer you. Tell us exactly what you're feeling, we can relate, and it will make you feel less alone in your thoughts.Keep taking the Lexapro, it will kick in, we all have been through the period when we wondered if and when it was going to start working for us, and it did.
Take care of yourself, Myst. God Bless.
BobYuma
Posted by mystic on March 1, 2004, at 22:05:47
In reply to Re: Mystic, please post today -- Mystic, posted by BobYuma on March 1, 2004, at 20:53:58
Bob...Thank you sooooo much..that is what I needed to hear..and I will try to think about that...You have been on Lexapro for 12 weeks..how long did it take before the anxiety and feelings to go away...And what dosage are you on?...I thank god for finding this site to post..Everytime I feel my worst I check in and someone special like you has written something very powerful to think about...I thank you and it has to be a great thing to know that you really have helped someone today...God bless and thank you soooooo much...Mystic
PS...Isnt it a little strange how it is the people that have the most compasion and love in their hearts that deal with anxiety/depression..
Posted by simus on March 2, 2004, at 0:28:28
In reply to RE: 5 Days on Lexapro-5 Days Off Paxil, posted by titlepro49 on March 1, 2004, at 18:39:59
> I had my thyroid "nuked" 2 years ago and hypothyroidism finally under control as of December.
If you don't mind my asking, what do you mean when you say your thyroid was nuked?
Posted by vandy on March 2, 2004, at 1:28:04
In reply to Re: A Frustrating Setback - KathrynLex, posted by BobYuma on February 28, 2004, at 17:47:09
Ah, time for the fountain of useless information....enter Vandy!
On 2/28/04 the phase of the moon was Waxing Half (Day 7). Full moon is on 3/6. New moon happens on 3/21. Need I say more?
> Posted by KathrynLex:
> It's been almost a month since my last panic attack, but I had one last night. I realize that it is only a minor setback...but it would be nice if panic attacks weren't something I needed to worry about anymore. It was only a minor attack...cured with .25 mgs of Xanax ....
> ------------------------------------------------
> Hello, Kathryn.
> Very strange ... I can't remember the last panic attack I had .. until last night. Coincidence? I suppose so. I checked to see if the moon was full, but it wasn't (Laugh).
>
> I've been on Lexapro since Dec. 4. I think that's around 12 weeks. It's probably been at least 8 weeks since my last panic attack. Wow. I've been trying to piece together the details of yesterday to try and figure out what brought it on. The only thing I can come up with is that I was totally exhausted when I finally made it to bed last night, and about 10 minutes after I lay down is when the attack hit. Just as you said, it was a rather minor attack, it's just the fact that I had one that bothers me most.
> Have you ever noticed that you are more anxious or easier to have the panic attacks if you are extremely tired?
> The only other thing is that I lowered my dosage from 10 mg's to 7.5, but it's been several weeks since I did that.
>
> They say that you should try to find something good in everything that happens. So I guess if I absolutely had to find something good about that panic attack, it's the fact that it was more of a nuisance that anything else. This time even the fear of the attack took a back seat to the nuisance. I realized this after it was all over with, does that mean we actually get use to panic attacks? (ya gotta laugh)
>
> I hope the best for you, Kathryn. God Bless.
> BobYuma
Posted by vandy on March 2, 2004, at 1:35:46
In reply to lex and a female question (more complaints), posted by shadows721 on February 27, 2004, at 1:18:26
I think I sense real anger in you. In my humble opinion, that's one thing that Lex doesn't steal from you. I love my ups and downs. Oh, that reminds me of the sex thing. My wife and I are a happy Lexapro couple, she starting to take it about seven months before I did. Somehow we manage to get her where she wants to go and she crashes in my arms going to sleep with a smile on her face. We're sixty years of age. If it gets back to great for us old fogies I'll bet it gets good again for you. Please don't let your anger abuse you. It's very useful for other than the reasons previously mentioned as long as it doesn't do you ill. Good luck, keep the faith and wait with a little patience. It'll come. (oh, Vandy!)
> Yep, I have had that. I swear it shrunk the enjoyment personal part down there too. If it were not for viagra, I would feel nothing at all. This drug is merciless in the sex dept. If I wasn't so damn depressed, I would throw it in the garbage yesterday. Also, I think Lexapro makes you more wet, but with no sexual stimulation. I mean you are just a unsensitive wet vessel with this stuff. That isn't a good receipe for good sex either. I truly think most women are not as aggressive in checking out themselves and see what's really going on down there. They are too busy worrying about how to make sure they please someone else or looking sexy. I mean it's your body for Pete's sake. Women better look and see the real deal, because the ob/gyn and your partner is. GEES! As a previous medical professional, I was horrified to learn how so many woman are so ignorant of how their personal equipment looked and functioned. Furthermore, I get really piffed off when I hear women say oh my husband doesn't mind my lack of interest, since taking lexapro. Yeah, I guess so. He still can have sex with you and have an orgasm guaranteed. You will just not get a darn thing out of it with your Antisexapro. I always wonder how many pregnant women really had an orgasm with the conception of their child. Hmmm, well we can only tell one partner did. I guess I am not laying down on this horrible antisexual side effect from this med. DAMN! Stepping off my soap box. Whew!!
>
> I am just really ticked off with the choices or should I say lack of choices for an antidepressant that doesn't turn me into a totally nonsexual fat being. I guess I have a lot of pent up tension from NEVER having any pleasure without another drug on board. To tell the truth, I am thinking about sticking this trash down a toilet. I am just plain sick of it. It's enough to make me scream. Hmm, maybe, it isn't working on the depression that well after all.
>
> *Believe it or not I edited this post to tame down the graphic nature of my complaints.*
>
> Thanks sexylady for the post and to the other women who posted. At least, you are telling the truth.
>
> Hope I haven't offended anyone. I have been in a bad way for a long time and I guess I don't think Lexapro has done the trick.
>
Posted by vandy on March 2, 2004, at 1:41:01
In reply to Re: A Frustrating Setback, posted by LynneDa on March 1, 2004, at 10:48:46
Hooray for you. Get on that treadmill and give it a ride. You deserve it! And you can dismiss the guilt for the impulse purchase if you give it a good workout. It's magic. It's a great source of endorphins which help the lex function in its good ways. I'm so happy for you.
> Ok everybody . . . what the heck was going on this weekend?!?! I too had an anxiety blow-up late Saturday night! It's the weekend before my period starts and I've had a cold all week so feel a little worn out. Also, the meds just don't seem strong enough to overcome my monthly hormonal swing. The obsessive, cloying, overwhelming, negative self-talk feelings abated as the day went by, thank goodness.
>
> Bob was right though, the good thing is that these "attacks" don't last as long, don't go as deep and don't leave as permanent an imprint as they used to. That is progress I believe.
>
> I also agree with Nick about reprioritizing. I went out Sunday and bought a treadmill that was on sale at Sears. I never do impulsive things like that, but felt it was completely necessary for my well-being! I have to get serious about exercise as I know it will help.
>
> I'm encouraged to hear everyone's stories, even when there are setbacks, so thanks everyone for your support, candor and great advice. Here's wishing everyone a week full of more up-beat moments than down!
> ~ Lynne
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> Kathryn-
> > I had a similar experience on Sunday...and what you described is right on...it absolutely SUCKS to have to revisit those feelings...
> >
> > heres what I'm doing..i realize that I have been running myself ragged lately and that is probably what brought on the attack..so its time for me to just reprioritize and take care of myself like i did a couple of months ago when i was beginning on lexapro..and i think that if i do that, and get back to basics..that i will be feeling good again real soon..and i hope you will too..
> >
> > nick
> > > It's been almost a month since my last panic attack, but I had one last night. I realize that it is only a minor setback...but it would be nice if panic attacks weren't something I needed to worry about anymore.
> > >
> > > It was only a minor attack...cured with .25 mgs of Xanax. Maybe it was brought on by my period...Lex seems to be less effective around my time of the month. But it was horrible to revisit the irrational thinking, pounding heart and feelings of unreality that accompany a panic attack. I'll call my pdoc about it on Monday.
> > >
> > > I'm disappointed, but I realize it doesn't mean I'm not getting better.
> > >
> > > K.
> >
> >
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Posted by vandy on March 2, 2004, at 1:44:19
In reply to Re: A Frustrating Setback, posted by tmhwrite on March 1, 2004, at 11:50:34
Reminds me of a story about a money manager after the 1987 stock market crash. They asked him if it bothered him. He said, "Gee, I slept like a baby. I woke up every 15 minutes and cried."
> Well Mark,
>
> I've been on Lex twice now, last year and just started again this year (should never have gotten off it the first time). This time I had a very bad experience of not being able to sleep while taking it and waking up every 15 minutes with panicky feelings. They tell me those go away after awhile (4-6 weeks) but I couldn't take it. It was driving me crazy. So, now, in addition to the Lex, I take Clonazepam to deal with the anxiety. The doc says that should be fairly short term, though, until the Lex really has a chance to kick in. I don't know if this is what you wanted to hear, but that's been my experience with it. The first time it worked great, but this second time has been hell. I'm doing pretty good now with the mix of the two drugs, though. I've been on it a couple of weeks now. I'm not sure what advice to give you except to maybe try it and see how your body reacts to it. Maybe if anxiety is your only trouble, not depression, it would be best just to try to the Clonazepam. I don't know. I'm not a doctor. Best of luck to you and keep us posted on what you decide to do and how it goes.
> Theresa
Posted by BobYuma on March 2, 2004, at 7:51:04
In reply to Re: Mystic, please post today -- Mystic, posted by mystic on March 1, 2004, at 22:05:47
>> Bob...Thank you sooooo much..that is what I needed to hear..and I will try to think about that...You have been on Lexapro for 12 weeks..how long did it take before the anxiety and feelings to go away...And what dosage are you on?...I thank god for finding this site to post..Everytime I feel my worst I check in and someone special like you has written something very powerful to think about...I thank you and it has to be a great thing to know that you really have helped someone today...God bless and thank you soooooo much...Mystic
> PS...Isn't it a little strange how it is the people that have the most compasion and love in their hearts that deal with anxiety/depression..
-------------------------------------------------Mystic, you were so right when you wrote that it's the compassionate people who usually deal with anxiety and depression. Of course you know there's a reason for that, don't you?
Concerning how long it took for my depression and anxiety to go away after I started Lexapro, I can honestly say that the depression started lifting in less than a week. I'm not saying it went completely away, but it was certainly at a point that I could deal with easier than the week before.
The anxiety was another matter, because one of the side effects of Lexapro is a feeling of anxiety or a "wired" feeling as I felt it to be. Also, sometimes it's difficult to sleep when taking Lexapro. If you're not already on an anti-anxiety med, something like clonazepam or lorazepam, you may want to ask your doctor about giving you something to help with that side effect.
Plus, it's imperative that you get enough sleep at this time. If you're not sleeping well, please ask your doctor for something so that you can get a good night's sleep. Lack of sleep leads to stress, and stress is a precursor of depression, so getting enough sleep is an absolute necessity. I take lorazepam when I feel that I need to as well as a sleeping pill.As far as my particular dosage, I was on 10 mg's of Lex, but lowered the dosage myself to 7.5. I've been on 7.5 for about two or three weeks, and I'm not certain that I'll be able to stay on the lower dose yet, but I'm giving it a shot.
Just remember, Myst, it doesn't hurt to get help in the form of a medication, especially when we're going through some of life's toughest times.
Take care, Mystic, and please keep posting on the board. God Bless.
BobYuma
Posted by bluesfan on March 2, 2004, at 8:35:04
In reply to A hopeful step ahead, posted by sexylexy on March 1, 2004, at 17:54:23
Good luck to you Lexy. I believe that you and I are in pretty much the same situation. I have been on Lexapro for 10 weeks as well, but was upped to 20mg from 10mg yesterday after a meeting with the pdoc. I woke up this morning with the same difficulty I had when I first starting taking the drug, but I know it will take time for my body to adjust again. You will get back to your old self again just like I will.
> Hey my lexapro family,
> Well, I gave it my 10 weeks. I have talked to my pdoc and she said that I should try 15mg for a few weeks and see how that goes. We have a meeting on the 18th so I hope that I will have good news for her.
> For all of you newbies on 10, it has done a lot for me. I am much better than I was 9 weeks ago but still just haven't gotten back to myself again. I am just ready to be my happy confident self again. I am praying that this will be the answer and get me the rest of the way.
> Thoughts, prayers and support would be extremely appreciated. I am scared but ready to make the moves I need to to get me back. I love me, miss me and am ready to be me again.
> Praying for you all.
> Lexy
Posted by LynneDa on March 2, 2004, at 9:01:21
In reply to Re: A Frustrating Setback, posted by vandy on March 2, 2004, at 1:41:01
Hi Vandy ~
Thanks for your vote of confidence & all your fun/supportive posts in general :-)! It'll be delivered on Sunday & I can't wait to get started. This is one of many things I've wanted to start and the Lex has actually allowed me to not only start new things, but follow through and finish several of them!!In another post you revealed your age and the fact that you can still make your wife happy in certain areas. I'm 40 & having trouble in that area with the Lex, but to hear that from a 60-year old couple on Lex is very encouraging!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hooray for you. Get on that treadmill and give it a ride. You deserve it! And you can dismiss the guilt for the impulse purchase if you give it a good workout. It's magic. It's a great source of endorphins which help the lex function in its good ways. I'm so happy for you.
Posted by nicky847 on March 2, 2004, at 9:29:07
In reply to A hopeful step ahead, posted by sexylexy on March 1, 2004, at 17:54:23
Lexy-
Your motivation is great...I think that that in itself ensures that you WILL be your old self again and soon...
Nick
> Hey my lexapro family,
> Well, I gave it my 10 weeks. I have talked to my pdoc and she said that I should try 15mg for a few weeks and see how that goes. We have a meeting on the 18th so I hope that I will have good news for her.
> For all of you newbies on 10, it has done a lot for me. I am much better than I was 9 weeks ago but still just haven't gotten back to myself again. I am just ready to be my happy confident self again. I am praying that this will be the answer and get me the rest of the way.
> Thoughts, prayers and support would be extremely appreciated. I am scared but ready to make the moves I need to to get me back. I love me, miss me and am ready to be me again.
> Praying for you all.
> Lexy
Posted by LynneDa on March 2, 2004, at 9:51:56
In reply to Re: A hopeful step ahead, posted by bluesfan on March 2, 2004, at 8:35:04
Bluesfan:
I upped from 10 to 20 in December. I only felt the side effects for about a week or so and they weren't as severe as the beginning. The only thing I can't get rid of is insomnia! You have a good attitude about it, you will feel better soon!
~ Lynne
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Good luck to you Lexy. I believe that you and I are in pretty much the same situation. I have been on Lexapro for 10 weeks as well, but was upped to 20mg from 10mg yesterday after a meeting with the pdoc. I woke up this morning with the same difficulty I had when I first starting taking the drug, but I know it will take time for my body to adjust again. You will get back to your old self again just like I will.
>
> > Hey my lexapro family,
> > Well, I gave it my 10 weeks. I have talked to my pdoc and she said that I should try 15mg for a few weeks and see how that goes. We have a meeting on the 18th so I hope that I will have good news for her.
> > For all of you newbies on 10, it has done a lot for me. I am much better than I was 9 weeks ago but still just haven't gotten back to myself again. I am just ready to be my happy confident self again. I am praying that this will be the answer and get me the rest of the way.
> > Thoughts, prayers and support would be extremely appreciated. I am scared but ready to make the moves I need to to get me back. I love me, miss me and am ready to be me again.
> > Praying for you all.
> > Lexy
>
>
Posted by bluesfan on March 2, 2004, at 10:08:39
In reply to Re: A hopeful step ahead » bluesfan, posted by LynneDa on March 2, 2004, at 9:51:56
What time of the day do you take it? I take mine before bed and I have yet to have any insomnia with it. I hope the insomnia goes away soon!
> Bluesfan:
> I upped from 10 to 20 in December. I only felt the side effects for about a week or so and they weren't as severe as the beginning. The only thing I can't get rid of is insomnia! You have a good attitude about it, you will feel better soon!
> ~ Lynne
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>
> Good luck to you Lexy. I believe that you and I are in pretty much the same situation. I have been on Lexapro for 10 weeks as well, but was upped to 20mg from 10mg yesterday after a meeting with the pdoc. I woke up this morning with the same difficulty I had when I first starting taking the drug, but I know it will take time for my body to adjust again. You will get back to your old self again just like I will.
> >
> > > Hey my lexapro family,
> > > Well, I gave it my 10 weeks. I have talked to my pdoc and she said that I should try 15mg for a few weeks and see how that goes. We have a meeting on the 18th so I hope that I will have good news for her.
> > > For all of you newbies on 10, it has done a lot for me. I am much better than I was 9 weeks ago but still just haven't gotten back to myself again. I am just ready to be my happy confident self again. I am praying that this will be the answer and get me the rest of the way.
> > > Thoughts, prayers and support would be extremely appreciated. I am scared but ready to make the moves I need to to get me back. I love me, miss me and am ready to be me again.
> > > Praying for you all.
> > > Lexy
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by nicky847 on March 2, 2004, at 10:41:25
In reply to Re: A hopeful step ahead » LynneDa, posted by bluesfan on March 2, 2004, at 10:08:39
Hi bluesfan-
how have you been? good i hope...so you are going up to 20 mg lexapro? how have things been going on 10 mg?> What time of the day do you take it? I take mine before bed and I have yet to have any insomnia with it. I hope the insomnia goes away soon!
>
> > Bluesfan:
> > I upped from 10 to 20 in December. I only felt the side effects for about a week or so and they weren't as severe as the beginning. The only thing I can't get rid of is insomnia! You have a good attitude about it, you will feel better soon!
> > ~ Lynne
> > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >
> >
> > Good luck to you Lexy. I believe that you and I are in pretty much the same situation. I have been on Lexapro for 10 weeks as well, but was upped to 20mg from 10mg yesterday after a meeting with the pdoc. I woke up this morning with the same difficulty I had when I first starting taking the drug, but I know it will take time for my body to adjust again. You will get back to your old self again just like I will.
> > >
> > > > Hey my lexapro family,
> > > > Well, I gave it my 10 weeks. I have talked to my pdoc and she said that I should try 15mg for a few weeks and see how that goes. We have a meeting on the 18th so I hope that I will have good news for her.
> > > > For all of you newbies on 10, it has done a lot for me. I am much better than I was 9 weeks ago but still just haven't gotten back to myself again. I am just ready to be my happy confident self again. I am praying that this will be the answer and get me the rest of the way.
> > > > Thoughts, prayers and support would be extremely appreciated. I am scared but ready to make the moves I need to to get me back. I love me, miss me and am ready to be me again.
> > > > Praying for you all.
> > > > Lexy
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by bluesfan on March 2, 2004, at 10:46:26
In reply to Re: A hopeful step ahead-Bluesfan, posted by nicky847 on March 2, 2004, at 10:41:25
Nick-
Things aren't going too bad, how about you? They wanted to bump me up to 20mg because of all of the negative thoughts I continue to have. I don't like the fact that the fatigue side effect has really set in again, but I know it will go away soon. Hopefully I will be able to stay on this dosage for awhile. I could really notice a change for the better on 10mg, but I know I'm not where I want to be yet. I go back at the end of the month for talk therapy as well as another checkup to see how my dosage is treating me.
Posted by nicky847 on March 2, 2004, at 10:51:51
In reply to Re: A hopeful step ahead-Bluesfan » nicky847, posted by bluesfan on March 2, 2004, at 10:46:26
Are you still having the same negative thoughts you were before? if so i'm sorry to hear that..i know it takes time..although i felt much better after a couple of months, the first time i got an AD's it took a good 5-6 months before i really felt back to my old self...but to me it sounds like you are doing exactly what you should be doing in following up with your doc so you will be OK..
as for how im doing now i am doing well..still not 100% but doing things one day at a time and feeling good most of the time..
> Nick-
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> Things aren't going too bad, how about you? They wanted to bump me up to 20mg because of all of the negative thoughts I continue to have. I don't like the fact that the fatigue side effect has really set in again, but I know it will go away soon. Hopefully I will be able to stay on this dosage for awhile. I could really notice a change for the better on 10mg, but I know I'm not where I want to be yet. I go back at the end of the month for talk therapy as well as another checkup to see how my dosage is treating me.
Posted by LynneDa on March 2, 2004, at 10:53:39
In reply to Re: A hopeful step ahead-Bluesfan, posted by nicky847 on March 2, 2004, at 10:41:25
Thanks! I started taking it at 10pm, still didn't help. My doctor prescribed Ambien for a week. I did that and slept so well I can see why people get addicted to it! I had 2 days of only 3 hours a night after I went off it though; I felt terrible (withdrawal I guess?) Then I tried benadryl for a couple of days. The last 2 nights I've used nothing and slept okay - the usual tossing and turning, but no waking up for 2 - 3 hours at a time feeling wired yet sleepy. I'm still a bit tired in the mornings, so maybe I'll try taking it around 8pm and see what happens. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I can't totally assess if the Lex is really working til I am well-rested.
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>What time of the day do you take it? I take mine before bed and I have yet to have any insomnia with it. I hope the insomnia goes away soon!
Bluesfan:
I upped from 10 to 20 in December. I only felt the side effects for about a week or so and they weren't as severe as the beginning. The only thing I can't get rid of is insomnia! You have a good attitude about it, you will feel better soon!
~ Lynne
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Posted by bluesfan on March 2, 2004, at 13:05:41
In reply to Re: A hopeful step ahead-Bluesfan, posted by nicky847 on March 2, 2004, at 10:51:51
I'm still having the same type of thoughts, but they don't seem to be as severe. Things aren't quite as graphic and specific as before, and I'm able to concentrate on other things. The pdoc said he hoped the increase in Lexapro and talk therapy would remove these negative thoughts completely. Good luck to you.....I'm trying to take things a day at a time as well.
> Are you still having the same negative thoughts you were before? if so i'm sorry to hear that..i know it takes time..although i felt much better after a couple of months, the first time i got an AD's it took a good 5-6 months before i really felt back to my old self...but to me it sounds like you are doing exactly what you should be doing in following up with your doc so you will be OK..
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> as for how im doing now i am doing well..still not 100% but doing things one day at a time and feeling good most of the time..
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> > Things aren't going too bad, how about you? They wanted to bump me up to 20mg because of all of the negative thoughts I continue to have. I don't like the fact that the fatigue side effect has really set in again, but I know it will go away soon. Hopefully I will be able to stay on this dosage for awhile. I could really notice a change for the better on 10mg, but I know I'm not where I want to be yet. I go back at the end of the month for talk therapy as well as another checkup to see how my dosage is treating me.
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Posted by nicky847 on March 2, 2004, at 13:46:01
In reply to Re: A hopeful step ahead-Bluesfan » nicky847, posted by bluesfan on March 2, 2004, at 13:05:41
You're gonna be just fine...the fact that the thoughts are getting less intense is a great sign..that is what happens..they dont go away all at once..they just get less and less intrusive and soon you stop responding to them with fear..then they just go away..
my scary thoughts have subsided for the most part too...which is great..the only thing negative i can say is that i had a panic attack sunday so i was worried that it might snowball into depression again...i guess the plus is that i know what caused it..i was an idiot and went out drinking with my friends on sat. night and the fatigue from that brought on the panic attack..so now i am reminded why they put in big letters DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL on the bottle of medicine :p..
but i am taking care of myself alot better now..i was kind of running myself down lately and not paying attention to my body so the panic attack was kind of a wake up call that i need to take better care of myself..and the lexapro is a great help too so all in all i think im gonna be OK :)..
> I'm still having the same type of thoughts, but they don't seem to be as severe. Things aren't quite as graphic and specific as before, and I'm able to concentrate on other things. The pdoc said he hoped the increase in Lexapro and talk therapy would remove these negative thoughts completely. Good luck to you.....I'm trying to take things a day at a time as well.
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> > Are you still having the same negative thoughts you were before? if so i'm sorry to hear that..i know it takes time..although i felt much better after a couple of months, the first time i got an AD's it took a good 5-6 months before i really felt back to my old self...but to me it sounds like you are doing exactly what you should be doing in following up with your doc so you will be OK..
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