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Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:27:57
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by Gator on May 28, 2004, at 11:34:49
Hey Gator,
Thanks for posting! There are a few of us having a hard time right now on Lexapro, and you have given much needed encouragement.
God bless.
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:38:02
In reply to RE:: Lynne, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 12:16:40
Mystic,
You are NOT a pain. You are a blessing. I just wish I had some magic answer for you that would make it all better. But sadly, I don't. I think the "breathing" thing is associated with anxiety. I remember having to remind myself to breathe when I was dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, as odd as it sounds. I would get very dizzy, and then I realized I was subconsciously holding my breath. When the anxiety went away, so did the breathing problem.
Write anytime, Yo sister. We may not have an answer, but sometimes it helps just to talk about it.
God bless.
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:43:04
In reply to Re: crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 28, 2004, at 15:14:24
> hey thanks guys, the doc said he is going to increase me to 15mg paxil from my current 10mg. its been hell this week cause it feels like, uhoh why am i starting to feel like this again?! thanks for all the support:) i am going to start my increase on monday, hopefully the side effects will be minimal.
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Do you have something like Xanax to see you through the high-anxiety times?> this weekend is going to be hard to get through, i am going to the racetrack on sunday and im going to be in a crowd of people (one of my triggers) i hope i do ok...(its supposed to be fun, is what i keep reminding myself).
Is there any way you could "bow out" of something that may be a trigger until you are feeling better?
Posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 16:15:52
In reply to Re: crashing? i hope not » Magdalena, posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:43:04
Thanks lynne you are great...The breathing is just have to breath deaply to make sure I can breath it is weird...I think the worst is not sure if it is anxiety with the actual panic attacks but I go through a lot of times during the day when I have this real rush of fear (remember that when I was a child)...and it goes right through my body then i start to feel that I'm going to just stop existing and lose my mind..just havent heard anyone explain it quite that way it is just a feeling of electricity or something that just goes right through me with fear....
Ryan well he is another whole story that is just the best baby and I'm so grateful that he is in our lives he is soooo good to his mother..he only fusses when he is hungry and he loves just to look around and take baths and he is just wonderful...everyone cant believe how cute he is ...people come up to us in the store and just look at him....*(oh yes and i just have to tell them all about him)..But he sleeps about 4-5 hours a night...Melissa is doing absolutely wonderful she is just a terrific wonderful wonderful mother she is absolutely amazing...she is calm she is nursing and that is going just great....Need i say more could I be prouder...Now I just want to feel good so that I can enjoy it..I want to thank everyone for all there help I truely feel blessed...I love each and everyone of you individually for different reasons...Thank you all...Mystic...Simus thanks for the post and mags as always...good about the up on the meds I think it will make a huge difference and like you I should practice what I preach but it is just so much easier to try to encourage others but i just hate the meds also...We will be here for you...Mystic
Posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 16:37:28
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 16:15:52
Hi Mystic, thanks for explaining it further. It sounds like you're saying it's an old behavior that you don't need anymore, but its become a habit over the years . . . and now you will unlearn it with this new therapy! I had this weird adrenaline rush thing some years back. I had a job that was very stressful and when it was over, it was like my body still needed something to trigger the fight or flight rush so it would do it completely unbidden at odd times. It finally went away, but it was freaky!
My fingers are crossed for you. You deserve to enjoy that little sweetie and not feel so strange all the time. Melissa's a good Mom cuz she has a good role model! I always hear it said, you don't know how you did as a parent until you become a grand-parent and I think there's some truth to that.
{{{{Mystic}}}}
You will feel better soon!!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Thanks lynne you are great...The breathing is just have to breath deaply to make sure I can breath it is weird...I think the worst is not sure if it is anxiety with the actual panic attacks but I go through a lot of times during the day when I have this real rush of fear (remember that when I was a child)...and it goes right through my body then i start to feel that I'm going to just stop existing and lose my mind..just havent heard anyone explain it quite that way it is just a feeling of electricity or something that just goes right through me with fear....
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> Ryan well he is another whole story that is just the best baby and I'm so grateful that he is in our lives he is soooo good to his mother..he only fusses when he is hungry and he loves just to look around and take baths and he is just wonderful...everyone cant believe how cute he is ...people come up to us in the store and just look at him....*(oh yes and i just have to tell them all about him)..But he sleeps about 4-5 hours a night...Melissa is doing absolutely wonderful she is just a terrific wonderful wonderful mother she is absolutely amazing...she is calm she is nursing and that is going just great....Need i say more could I be prouder...Now I just want to feel good so that I can enjoy it..I want to thank everyone for all there help I truely feel blessed...I love each and everyone of you individually for different reasons...Thank you all...Mystic...Simus thanks for the post and mags as always...good about the up on the meds I think it will make a huge difference and like you I should practice what I preach but it is just so much easier to try to encourage others but i just hate the meds also...We will be here for you...Mystic
Posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 16:39:33
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 16:37:28
Thank you lynne have a great weekend..luvya mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 19:10:09
In reply to crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 27, 2004, at 23:41:58
Hey, relax and you will be okay. Sounds like you are ready for the increase and you will be able to do it soon. Hang in there, help is on the way. Most of us have been through this too and we're fine now. I'll be thinking of you, Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:31:34
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad » sexylexy, posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:00:54
You guys really make me feel fat. I have gone from 165 in January to 147 now and I have been feeling so skinny! I am 5'4". Guess I'm not as thin as I thought. Or maybe you guys should ease up on yourselves! Just a thought. Mrs. C
Posted by trucker on May 28, 2004, at 22:33:14
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:31:34
all vanity pounds
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You guys really make me feel fat. I have gone from 165 in January to 147 now and I have been feeling so skinny! I am 5'4". Guess I'm not as thin as I thought. Or maybe you guys should ease up on yourselves! Just a thought. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:40:03
In reply to Re: crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 28, 2004, at 15:14:24
Good luck sweetie! I am very proud of you for facing your fears and going to the race track. That is a big step and a wonderful sign that things are changing for the better for you. At least you have the courage to try it and that is progress. I will think of you and can't wait to hear about all of the fun you had! Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:41:28
In reply to RE:: Lynne » mystic, posted by Magdalena on May 28, 2004, at 15:17:54
Mag,
Too funny!!! Sounds so much like me!! Glad to know that I am not alone. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:45:36
In reply to RE:: Lynne » mystic, posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:38:02
Mystic,
Simus is right. You are a true blessing to everyone here! You know how special you are to me. I sometimes have the breathing thing too especially during allergy season. I panic and wonder why I am having trouble breathing until I realize that my nose is stuffy and I am breathing with my mouth open! Sometimes I even get a little dizzy and think I am having some kind of attack. We all think too much about our bodies and what they are doing. Wish I could stop doing that! Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:50:49
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 16:15:52
Mystic, you sound so wonderful. I think that you have finally reached the turning point with your increase. I can just tell by the way your words are flowing. What a blessing that baby has been to your family. I hope that you let Mel know how proud you are of her and what a great Mom she is. We can never hear those words enough! I will talk to you soon. Love, Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:52:07
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by trucker on May 28, 2004, at 22:33:14
Trucker, please expain. Not sure what you mean. Mrs. C
Posted by trucker on May 28, 2004, at 22:54:32
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:52:07
i gained 135 lbs when my baby was born dead... i wish i only had 5 or 10 lbs to loose...i have a heard more than that
trucker////////////////////////////////////////////
> Trucker, please expain. Not sure what you mean. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 23:02:40
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad » sexylexy, posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 0:24:29
Lexy, my suggestion to you would be to buy the Atkins book. It will tell you everything you need to know and provide some inspiration during the first few difficult weeks. Here what I can tell you in a nutshell. The first two weeks you must give up sugar, dairy, breads, pasta, potatoes, fruit and anything else with carbs. The only carbs you may eat are from vegetables. Eggs, meat, fish, cheese, veggies, butter, oil, olives are allowed. It was very difficult for me the first week but by the second I was feeling better. I ate eggs for breakfast, salad for lunch and meat and a veggie for dinner. For snack I would have an Atkins breakfast bar or sugar-free jello. Buy whipped cream because it is allowed in moderation and really got me through the sugar withdrawals. You will have withdrawals. I felt dizzy at times and had a few headaches. Those only lasted a few days. Once you get through that you feel so wonderful and you have lost weight! After two weeks you may begin to add carbs. I added some fruit, berries are best. I also added the carb friendly ice cream bars which are so soo good! My appetite decreased and I was able to eat less and feel fuller. I absolutely love the diet and have found many wonderful low carb foods at the grocery store. Now that I have lost a good deal of weight I am more liberable with myself but still pretty much stick to low carb eating. I am continuing to lose about a pound a week with cheating on occassion. Good luck to you and if I can think of any more tips I will send them your way. Let me know if I can help at all. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 23:07:54
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by trucker on May 28, 2004, at 22:54:32
Trucker, I guess I made you feel the same way I felt when I read Lynne's message. Sorry. I guess I just learned something tonight. Be happy with what I've got! I am blessed! Thanks for giving me a different perspective. Mrs. C
Posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:50:29
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 23:07:54
i am so proud of your weight loss! you go girl. 2 thumbs up
Posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:51:25
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad--trucker, posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:50:29
i hope you guys have a wonderful weekend. i am moving out of my apartment, but i will try to catch up. love yall
Posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:53:04
In reply to RE::: to all my girls, posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:51:25
is your wedding this weekend or next? i cant seem to remember. i wish you 2 the best of luck. i want to hear all about it since mine is july 10th. i am so ready...espcially for aruba! hot sun here i come! i started tanning last week so i dont look like casper! heeeeeee
Posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:53:57
In reply to RE::: here comes to brideanakin, posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:53:04
i hope you and your new grandson are doing ok. how is the lex treating you. have you increases yet. i miss chatting with you!
Posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:55:18
In reply to RE::: hey mystic, posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:53:57
how is the sweetest lady in the world doing? were you having problems with the lex recently. i tried to skim through the posts. i hope are doing as good as you make all of the yo yo's feel
Posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:56:08
In reply to RE::: hey mrs C, posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:55:18
are you doing good? what hvae you been us to? let me know. i hope you have a wonderful weekend
Posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:57:21
In reply to RE::: hey jlynne, posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:56:08
i have not seen you on aol lately. i have not been able to get online latly. the hotel is really busy b/c the race is in charlotte now. i hope you are doing great. write me so i know your ok.
Posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:58:00
In reply to RE::: hey em, posted by bride2be on May 28, 2004, at 23:57:21
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