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Posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 22:05:48
In reply to Trucker - P.S., posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 21:47:03
Hey, the first time Dr. Bob redirected us, it was because of one of my messages and I didn't understand it at all, and he sent us to a new thread with only one post on it, and I didn't know how to find anyone - I felt like I had been left on an island all by myself.
I had just gotten the nerve to start posting, and was so happy to have found so many caring people. I thought I had lost them for good, and I cried myself to sleep that night. Took me several hours the next evening to finally figure out how this site works.
So, anyway . . . you have pneumonia?? Bummer! What is Z Pak antibiotics?
Have you leveled out on the Lex again, since you went back up to 20mg?
...jlynne
Posted by sexylexy on March 30, 2004, at 22:09:16
In reply to RE:: Hey Lynne, posted by mystic on March 30, 2004, at 19:16:43
Mystic,
I had thought that I had gained weight from lexapro. I really think its more that when I was super anxious I was not eating so I dropped down to like 119 but now I am actually enjoying eating again. So I have been eating a lot and have but on about six lbs. I now have realized and started working out and eating better( I mean, I was like cinnabun queen)The weight seems to be coming off ok. For me it was a lot easier to blame weight gain on Lex then myself =)
Getting back to a size 2
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 30, 2004, at 22:11:34
In reply to RE::: Lexy, posted by mystic on March 30, 2004, at 18:07:16
Hi All,
I just cannot seem to stay away. I am trying to post once a day to keep up but man school is killing me!!
I have been feeling a little worse than I did last week but it has also been cold, rainy and stressful here so I am sure that has a lot to do with it!
Hope all is well and gets better!!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 30, 2004, at 22:16:34
In reply to RE:: Hey Lynne, posted by mystic on March 30, 2004, at 17:58:27
LynneDa,
I missed you so much! Glad your back, wish you were going to get stay around for longer!! Have a great time in Nashville, I have a lot of friends there. If you get time go shopping on 21st street, Posh is cute. Veragio has pretty good sushi and great drinks, their Key Lime Pie Martini is to die for!!! Have fun, come back soon!
God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 30, 2004, at 22:18:16
In reply to RE:: Hey Lynne, posted by sexylexy on March 30, 2004, at 22:16:34
Mrs C,
Have not heard from you in a few days. I hope things are going well for you. Ihave am super busy with school so I may missed a post. Anyway, hope all is great with you and that 15mg is going well. Good luck and God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 30, 2004, at 22:22:04
In reply to Mrs C., posted by sexylexy on March 30, 2004, at 22:18:16
Hi
Hey K how are you doing? I am pretty good a little sluggish for the past few days but I am totally stressed, plus it is cold and rainy here. Only 23 days left till I finish school!! Anyway, I hope that 150 mg is great for you, glad to also hear that the se's not been bad. I am thinking about getting on it still but not sure... who knows, I have been doing pretty well until the past few days but I am sure Ill come out of it.
God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 22:47:13
In reply to Mystic, posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 20:17:33
Hey, Magdalena . . . haven't heard from you for awhile. Everything ok??
((((HUGS))))
...jlynne
Posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 22:52:29
In reply to Trucker - P.S., posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 21:47:03
he never redirected me.. what did i miss??? i got a ideal he knew i was in troble and put up with me alittle longer. glad he did cause i was wondering if i'd ever find the damn place..
trucker
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> Don't go to the "Redirected Lexaproers" that has my name as the poster - the one you want has Dr. Bob as the poster.
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> ...jlynne
Posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 22:55:18
In reply to Trucker Tag - you're it!, posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 22:05:48
antibiotics.... yes somewhat on the leveling... it seems to come and go sometimes.
trucker
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> Hey, the first time Dr. Bob redirected us, it was because of one of my messages and I didn't understand it at all, and he sent us to a new thread with only one post on it, and I didn't know how to find anyone - I felt like I had been left on an island all by myself.
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> I had just gotten the nerve to start posting, and was so happy to have found so many caring people. I thought I had lost them for good, and I cried myself to sleep that night. Took me several hours the next evening to finally figure out how this site works.
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> So, anyway . . . you have pneumonia?? Bummer! What is Z Pak antibiotics?
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> Have you leveled out on the Lex again, since you went back up to 20mg?
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> ...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:08:07
In reply to Re: Trucker - P.S. » jlynne, posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 22:52:29
Did you find the "Redirected Lexaproers" posted today by Dr. Bob?? There were several of your posts in there . . .
...jlynne
Posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 23:12:31
In reply to Re: Trucker - P.S. » trucker, posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:08:07
no i have a hard time finding myself anywhere still.
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> Did you find the "Redirected Lexaproers" posted today by Dr. Bob?? There were several of your posts in there . . .
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> ...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:12:47
In reply to Re: Trucker - P.S. » jlynne, posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 22:52:29
Maybe I mis-led you - - I just meant he redirected our messages. He took some of them off the other site and planted them here on this site - inside his post today:~)
If I'm confusing you more, then whatever - - at least you found us! You can still post at the other place, so long as you keep it about meds.
...jlynne
Posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 23:14:41
In reply to . . .Trucker . . ., posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:12:47
sounds like a good deal.... i will be going to bed soon. i'll see ya all tomorrow. take care
trucker
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> Maybe I mis-led you - - I just meant he redirected our messages. He took some of them off the other site and planted them here on this site - inside his post today:~)
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> If I'm confusing you more, then whatever - - at least you found us! You can still post at the other place, so long as you keep it about meds.
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> ...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:16:16
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » jlynne, posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 23:14:41
Before you go . . . have you bookmarked this site so that you can find it again easily?
Posted by Magdalena on March 30, 2004, at 23:19:40
In reply to Congrats Mag . . . » Magdalena, posted by LynneDa on March 30, 2004, at 17:04:55
thanks Lynne, thats very sweet of you to say so. Its just that his mom was very close to his ex and i can tell she is having issues about getting close to me, my bf however told me she will come around. His dad on the other hand is great with me, we talk about books and movies and its easygoing. i am just worried that his mom will never come around...i want her to like me but i dont want to seem too eager you know? oh well, thanks for the post though,you are very kind.
I hope your week is going well too, how are things with ya anyway?
Mag
Posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 23:21:30
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » trucker, posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:16:16
i just did... hope i did it right..
trucker
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> Before you go . . . have you bookmarked this site so that you can find it again easily?
Posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:23:20
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » jlynne, posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 23:21:30
. . . hope you get a good night's sleep; you need the rest. Talk to you tomorrow.
((((zzzzzzzzzzzzzz))))...jlynne
Posted by trucker on March 30, 2004, at 23:32:35
In reply to Good luck, Trucker . . ., posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:23:20
sweet dreams back at ya... a good night sleep will be good for the weary old bod.
take care!
trucker
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> . . . hope you get a good night's sleep; you need the rest. Talk to you tomorrow.
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> ((((zzzzzzzzzzzzzz))))
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> ...jlynne
Posted by Magdalena on March 30, 2004, at 23:35:02
In reply to Magdalena, posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 22:47:13
Hey Jlynne, :) i am doing alright, i went to the docs today to get a refill on my priscription and told him i wanted to up to 10mg. He said ok and so as of Monday i will start at 10mg...im really nervous but i know i need to.
Tonite my aunt had heart surgery(for a murmer) and apparently she was bleeding and her BP was over 200, but she kept saying no to the drugs so they didnt let her go. i had to take the day off tomorrow to go with my mom to TOronto, thats where the hospital is, we are going to stay there all day with her and hopefully we can take her home tomorrow evening.
So how are you doing? when you increased was it an obvious change from the lower dose? im just scared of all the s/e's again...ESP THE ANXIETY/PANIC, considering thats whats making me want to increase it seems silly that it makes it worse at first, but *sigh* its nessessaty.
Hope u have a great night and i hope your day goes well tomorrow, im still looking for those Jersey sheets;) maybe i will get some for my b-day:)..;) you never know.
Night, and sweet dreams
Magdalena
Posted by Magdalena on March 30, 2004, at 23:48:38
In reply to RE:: Hey Lynne, posted by mystic on March 30, 2004, at 19:16:43
im sorry you are feeling bad Mystic its really weird you know i go through phases where i think i am underweight then the next week i think i am a few pound too much, but lately i have gained a few pounds just like 2 or 3 but i feel i look fine, its like im not as concerned as before, but you never know in a few months....i also just started the bc pills and there is weight gain with that too so i dont know what to expect, im not tall at all so i hope i dont gain too much.(I'm 5'2)
hope u feel better, sometimes going for a walk helps esp if you get to meet people, sounds weird but it makes me feel better sometimes.:) [quick story, i met this old man today at the clinic and he was alone and talking to himself so i sat and talked with him for 20 minutes and it made my day, he was so sweet and he had old man humour, it was great]
anyway have a good sleep and i will catch up with all of you tomorrow.
Night
Mag
Posted by jlynne on March 31, 2004, at 1:07:09
In reply to Re: Magdalena » jlynne, posted by Magdalena on March 30, 2004, at 23:35:02
im still looking for those Jersey sheets;) maybe i will get some for my b-day:)..;) you never know.
>[did i tell you i got the sheets at Wal Mart? - - they're even softer if you rinse them in Downy!]
About my increase . . . the side effects were getting to be tolerable for me before I increased, but they came back after I went up. That was a couple weeks ago, and they are just now starting to get better again. I think, for me, the increase was pretty much the same as the beginning - it was kind of like starting over for me.
Your medicine is so different from mine, though, and how our bodies react is an individual thing. Trust your instincts and what you have already experienced on Paxil, so far. You will get through it, and in the end you will feel better. We all have to be patient for the meds to build up and do their thing.
I hope your aunt is ok. I will say a prayer for her tonight.
It has been good for me to get back to work. I work with the elderly, and I love what I do; it makes me feel like my life is worthwhile:~) And my co-workers are the best; my supervisor is like a big sister to me.
Which reminds me - I need to go to bed. I have a meeting first thing in the a.m.
Nighty-night:~) [more likely "good morning" by the time you read this!]
...jlynne
Posted by mystic on March 31, 2004, at 6:41:46
In reply to Re: Magdalena » Magdalena, posted by jlynne on March 31, 2004, at 1:07:09
Thanks for the posts...I'm feeling very bad today...Just not feeling myself...Going to try to get to work but all alone in the house and just feeling spacey anxious and bad...But hopefully this too shall pass...Hope you all have a great day!!!!!...Mag good luck with your increase I think it will do the trick...Mystic
Posted by want info on March 31, 2004, at 9:47:30
In reply to Mrs C., posted by sexylexy on March 30, 2004, at 22:18:16
hey lexy...how is the 20mg going? i am on my 4th day of it and feel pretty good but of course i don't want to get too excited about it now! hope you are well...let me know. emily
Posted by LynneDa on March 31, 2004, at 11:37:12
In reply to RE:: Hey Lynne, posted by mystic on March 30, 2004, at 17:58:27
Hi Mystic -
I'm sorry to hear your not feeling so hot. The old monthly can really bring you down, try to remember you'll feel better in a few days. I also think JLynne is right - you've been gearing up for the shower for so long, it's like this big let-down happens afterward. Are there any other projects on your horizon you can plan for? If not, just let yourself ride out this wave and know you will feel better soon. I've been 3 months on the 20 mg. and I really think it's taken this long before I can look back over the past couple of weeks and realize I've had more up times than down!!! I know what you mean about feeling outside your body, I still get like that from time to time, especially when I'm really tired and stressed.Hang in there sister & take good care of yourself! :-)
~ Lynne
Posted by LynneDa on March 31, 2004, at 11:48:46
In reply to RE:: Hey Lynne, posted by mystic on March 30, 2004, at 19:16:43
Mystic, Lexy and everyone:
I am just not sure about the whole weight gain thing. I've always been underweight, luckily - it's my genes. But then, I've never been 40 before either! I got married in July 2002, was at 128 (I'm 5'7"). Started Lex October 2003, was at about 130 - 133 (the myth is getting married makes you gain weight& it was true with me!). Went on 20 mg in Dec 2003 and am now hovering around 145 to 148. I've never weighed more than 140 in my life! It seems awfully unusual that I would gain 10+ lbs. in that short of time.So, go figure . . . is it being happily married finally (probably not, my husband was laid off, in grad school full time and still can't find a good job - we still have stresses). Is it that I'm cooking more since I have a family of 5? Maybe, but I only cook about 2 or 3 real meals a week & I'm busier than ever. I don't eat more or less junk, hardly ever eat fast food.
My conclusion after consulting with a couple of other threads on this site: SSRIs do effect metabolism and/or the "I'm full" signal, just as they are suppressing other things in our brain's chemistry. They do increase certain chemicals in your body that can cause fat cells to stick around more persistently. It has something to do with cortisol and the adrenal glands. Maybe it's thyroid related.
Sorry this was so long, but weight gain can be depressing and can make one feel tired too, so it's an important thing to watch when battling depression. Exercise and good diet aside, it is harder to take weight off when on an SSRI, I believe! But, it's not yet enough of a problem that I would trade weight loss for my sanity. My husband actually agrees with me there, surprisingly enough :-).
The main thing is, if you know it, you can guard against it - I didn't realize it could happen so didn't work as hard to combat it. Now I will - treadmill's been great!
~ Lynne
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Hey Lynne do you think that the weight gain is from your meds???...do you think the more you increased the more weight you gained and the harder it is to get off??..has anyone been having any weights issues???...I feel like poop tonight not sure just really foggy this really stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...Mystic
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