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Posted by Mrs. C on June 5, 2004, at 23:48:26
In reply to all right kids, this is goodbye for awhile..., posted by Anakin on June 5, 2004, at 23:39:49
Good luck and have fun!!! I will be thinking of you and can't wait to hear about it all. Mrs. C
Posted by simus on June 6, 2004, at 0:07:23
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone-Simus, posted by Mrs. C on June 5, 2004, at 23:47:41
> Hi Simus, it's very comforting to hear from you. I am here sitting by the phone hoping that she will call. I gave her my phone number with my last email.
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> What med are you on? Mrs. CI am on 150mg Wellbutrin and 1mg Xanax. I have also found some natural supplements that have helped immensely, but it is kinda late to get into all of that.
Simus
Posted by Mrs. C on June 6, 2004, at 8:47:29
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone-Simus » Mrs. C, posted by simus on June 6, 2004, at 0:07:23
Hi Simus, I heard from Mystic this morning and she is okay. Just thought you'd like to know. I will ask her if it's okay if I keep all of you posted on her.
When you have time I would love to know about your natural remedies. Thanks for everything last night. Mrs. C
Posted by anxious babe on June 6, 2004, at 16:17:40
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone-Simus, posted by Mrs. C on June 6, 2004, at 8:47:29
Mystic my friend, please don't shut us out like that we need you just as much as you need us. Even when your not feeling good yourself, you always have a positive word of advice for all of us. We need you Mystic.
I know what your going through is not easy, and God knows we have all been through it or are still going through it from time to time. I know what you feel like because I am afraid of the meds too but there has to come a time when you say I am sick of feeling this way and try to just take the meds and feel better. I would really advise that you try the xanax if that is what your doctor prescribed. The xanax is what helped me get through the fear of taking the Lexapro. The xanax is a life saver for me...it has helped me when I was having the worst attack and it has helped me thorough the Lexapro.
Whatever you decide to do Mystic please know that you don't bring us down and this is why we are all here. We love ya girl - please keep posting.
Your friend,
anxious babe
Posted by anxious babe on June 6, 2004, at 16:19:56
In reply to all right kids, this is goodbye for awhile..., posted by Anakin on June 5, 2004, at 23:39:49
Best of luck to Anakin!!!
I hope you have a wonderful day filled with memories to cherish a whole lifetime through.
anxious babe
Posted by simus on June 6, 2004, at 23:01:00
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone-Simus, posted by Mrs. C on June 6, 2004, at 8:47:29
Mystic - how was your day today? I miss hearing from you.
Simus
Posted by anxious babe on June 7, 2004, at 9:56:40
In reply to Mystic, posted by simus on June 6, 2004, at 23:01:00
Hey where are all the yo-yo's? I miss you guys...the boards are way too quiet.
I hope this is a sign that everyone is feeling better with the summer approaching.
Love to all,
anxious babe
Posted by bride2be on June 7, 2004, at 19:01:11
In reply to all right kids, this is goodbye for awhile..., posted by Anakin on June 5, 2004, at 23:39:49
i am so excited for you! good luck with everything. i know it will be a perfect day. i cant wait to hear all about it! we love you!
Posted by bride2be on June 7, 2004, at 19:03:33
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone-Simus » Mrs. C, posted by simus on June 5, 2004, at 23:34:13
please write to me and let me know how you are doing? i have not been here in a while but i have read the past posts. you are such a strong person. you have helped me sooooooooo much and i cant stand not having notes to read from you. i hope you get to feeling better. let me know if you need anything at all! i miss you
Posted by anxious babe on June 7, 2004, at 20:52:32
In reply to RE:: mystic, posted by bride2be on June 7, 2004, at 19:03:33
Mystic where r u ? Please come back!!!!
Please just let us know how you are feeling today - if it's not good I don't care I still want to hear it.
A.Babe
Posted by simus on June 7, 2004, at 21:34:48
In reply to RE:: mystic, posted by anxious babe on June 7, 2004, at 20:52:32
Thinking about you Mystic...I read some of your previous posts to me tonight and it made me smile again...
Simus
Posted by anxious babe on June 7, 2004, at 22:28:19
In reply to RE:: mystic, posted by simus on June 7, 2004, at 21:34:48
Hi Simus,
How are you doing? It seems it's only you and I tonight - where is everyone?
A.babe
Posted by simus on June 7, 2004, at 23:40:37
In reply to RE:: simus, posted by anxious babe on June 7, 2004, at 22:28:19
Hi Babe,
I don't know where everyone went. It must be a summer thing...
I am doing well. How have you been?
Simus
Posted by anxious babe on June 8, 2004, at 9:29:50
In reply to RE:: simus » anxious babe, posted by simus on June 7, 2004, at 23:40:37
I have been good Simus - thanks for asking.
I was just thanking God this morning that I was feeling so good. I hope everyone else is also.
I hope you have a great day and I'll talk to you soon.
A.babe
Posted by simus on June 8, 2004, at 11:34:04
In reply to RE:: simus, posted by anxious babe on June 8, 2004, at 9:29:50
I am sooooo glad you are feeling well! It's worth the wait, isn't it?
God bless,
Laia
Posted by anxious babe on June 8, 2004, at 12:18:10
In reply to RE:: simus » anxious babe, posted by simus on June 8, 2004, at 11:34:04
Absolutely!!! I wish I took this medication years ago instead of suffering all of this time.
blessings,
a.babe
Posted by mystic on June 8, 2004, at 13:24:24
In reply to RE:: simus » anxious babe, posted by simus on June 7, 2004, at 23:40:37
Hey everyone ...I'm still alive and ok...Still struggling but dont want to keep anyone hanging..Simus thank you for hanging in there with me..and anxious babe I'm so glad you came along also..Still struggling to up my dosage I'm sooo very stubborn...yesterday was a rough one but today is livable at least...Anxious how many mgs are you on of lex and are you taking anything besides the lex...I'm still doing the 15mgs and should go up to 20mgs my dr said it would be ok to go up to 17.5 at first if i wanted to...I think that is what Emily did but we dont hear from very many people on the posts anymore...so once again I will give you my e-mail in case we get lost and you want to continue to stay in touch you also simus...mystichyd38@aol.com...I dont mean to worry anyone...And am glad that everyone else seems to be doing sooo very well..I luvya allll...thanks simus thanks anxious babe and you know how i feel about you Mrs C my rock...Your friend Mystic
Posted by LynneDa on June 8, 2004, at 13:39:43
In reply to RE:: simus, posted by mystic on June 8, 2004, at 13:24:24
Hi Mystic -
I'm so glad you're still posting, but sad to hear you're still not doing well. Don't you ever think you bring any of us down or that we don't want to hear from you when you're not feeling well. It's quite the opposite. You give so much to everyone, now it's our turn to try and give to you :-).I am so NOT med-phobic, it's hard for me to understand what you are going through! I hope you will try the increase and see if it helps. 10mg to 20mg made such a difference for me! I still get crazy a couple of times per month, but it is fairly tolerable. You are so active with going to aerobics, seeing Mel & the baby, etc. That is something to be really proud of. Most people get lethargic and withdrawn when they don't feel good & start shutting out life. I don't see you doing that! Hang in there girl, I miss all your posts - you are the glue (not to put any pressure on you!).
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hey everyone ...I'm still alive and ok...Still struggling but dont want to keep anyone hanging..Simus thank you for hanging in there with me..and anxious babe I'm so glad you came along also..Still struggling to up my dosage I'm sooo very stubborn...yesterday was a rough one but today is livable at least...Anxious how many mgs are you on of lex and are you taking anything besides the lex...I'm still doing the 15mgs and should go up to 20mgs my dr said it would be ok to go up to 17.5 at first if i wanted to...I think that is what Emily did but we dont hear from very many people on the posts anymore...so once again I will give you my e-mail in case we get lost and you want to continue to stay in touch you also simus...mystichyd38@aol.com...I dont mean to worry anyone...And am glad that everyone else seems to be doing sooo very well..I luvya allll...thanks simus thanks anxious babe and you know how i feel about you Mrs C my rock...Your friend Mystic
Posted by simus on June 8, 2004, at 14:02:55
In reply to RE:: simus, posted by mystic on June 8, 2004, at 13:24:24
Hey - great to hear from you, Mystic!!! If you don't mind my asking (you don't have to answer), do you have anxiety, depression, OCD, a combination, or something else? I could possibly offer some natural suggestions if I knew what you were dealing with. They may not completely cure you of everything, but it may make the difference between a bad day and a good day.
God bless,
Simus
Posted by simus on June 8, 2004, at 14:06:52
In reply to RE:: simus » mystic, posted by LynneDa on June 8, 2004, at 13:39:43
Mystic,
Ditto what Lynne said!!!
Lynne,
Thank you for always knowing the right thing to "say", and for taking the time to say it!
Simus
> Hi Mystic -
> I'm so glad you're still posting, but sad to hear you're still not doing well. Don't you ever think you bring any of us down or that we don't want to hear from you when you're not feeling well. It's quite the opposite. You give so much to everyone, now it's our turn to try and give to you :-).
>
> I am so NOT med-phobic, it's hard for me to understand what you are going through! I hope you will try the increase and see if it helps. 10mg to 20mg made such a difference for me! I still get crazy a couple of times per month, but it is fairly tolerable. You are so active with going to aerobics, seeing Mel & the baby, etc. That is something to be really proud of. Most people get lethargic and withdrawn when they don't feel good & start shutting out life. I don't see you doing that! Hang in there girl, I miss all your posts - you are the glue (not to put any pressure on you!).
> ~ Lynne
Posted by LynneDa on June 8, 2004, at 14:10:05
In reply to RE:: simus » LynneDa, posted by simus on June 8, 2004, at 14:06:52
Thank you Simus - I feel the same way about you :-)!
If you have time, I'd love to know what natural remedies you've tried and how you feel they compare to the pharmaceuticals. I've tried 5-htp & Sam-E plus a bunch of herbal combos. I don't think I gave any of them a good enough go to assess whether they would've worked. Thanks!
~ Lynne
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Mystic,
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> Ditto what Lynne said!!!
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> Lynne,
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> Thank you for always knowing the right thing to "say", and for taking the time to say it!
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> Simus
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Posted by mystic on June 8, 2004, at 15:17:27
In reply to RE:: simus » LynneDa, posted by simus on June 8, 2004, at 14:06:52
Hey Simus...My problem is Anxiety then depression because of the anxiety...I have horrific fears and think it stems from my childhood..but these anxiety/depression modes come without any reason sometimes after stressful situations...but everything in my life is great right now except for I feel just horrible...My phobia of meds doesnt help me either it just makes it harder and I feel the same way about alternative medicines but am willing to listen...I'm so happy when I can help you and that you find comfort in my words because I know that I feel comfort in yours all the time...That is the reason that I put my e-mail on the posts I do e-mail everyday with Mrs C. and sussilala..so I do keep in contact with them...It seems that the posts are getting fewer and fewer which makes me sad...But thanks for all your support...Luvya Mystic
Posted by mystic on June 8, 2004, at 15:20:49
In reply to RE:: simus » mystic, posted by LynneDa on June 8, 2004, at 13:39:43
Lynne.....So happy to hear from you thank you so much for taking the time to write..I have missed you very very much....How long have you been on the 20mgs and how long did it take to kick in...did you go to 15mgs first...I had a terrible time with upping to the 15mgs and just am scared to go up to the 20mgs...did you gain any weight when you upped your dosage to 20mgs and do you feel weird on the 20mgs ie: forgetful..sad..ect.Thanks so much for all you do..I luvya you alllll..your friend Mystic
Posted by LynneDa on June 8, 2004, at 15:40:05
In reply to RE:: Lynne, posted by mystic on June 8, 2004, at 15:20:49
Hi Mystic -
It did take a few weeks for the 20mg to kick in. I went straight to 20mg. I still feel sleepy/foggy though, unless I drink a couple of cups of coffee, and my appetite did increase. Not to discourage you, but I have to be honest. I've gained 15 lbs since I went up in January & I'm not a weight-gainer, always been under weight!On the good side, I'm happier in general except for the sleepy/foggy stuff. My insomnia & inorgasmia are completely gone. I rarely have panicky-type moments anymore & I'm more productive at work (except for the time I spend on Babble!) and at home. The little things don't make me blow up anymore!
So, I'm now taking 10mg most of the time and then 20mg when I ovulate and a week before my period - those are the times I am wackier. My doctor said my body'd be okay with that mix because I've been on Lex long enough. So far, so good. I get slightly nauseous on the days I go up to 20, but not bad, I just eat crackers like I did when I was first pregnant :-).
Please don't give up - try the 17.5 and keep going if you need to. Yours might be a harder nut to crack. Anxiety creates a lot of stress. Stress can lead to quite an outpouring of chemicals into your system. Hopefully the meds will control the chemical outflow a bit - enough so that you can take some control over your anxiety triggers. It's a cyclical thing, Mystic, and to break the cycle you have to start somewhere. I think for you, like for most of us, it's a mix between chemicals (drugs) and therapy. Please don't be afraid!!!!
~ Lynne
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Lynne.....So happy to hear from you thank you so much for taking the time to write..I have missed you very very much....How long have you been on the 20mgs and how long did it take to kick in...did you go to 15mgs first...I had a terrible time with upping to the 15mgs and just am scared to go up to the 20mgs...did you gain any weight when you upped your dosage to 20mgs and do you feel weird on the 20mgs ie: forgetful..sad..ect.Thanks so much for all you do..I luvya you alllll..your friend Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on June 8, 2004, at 21:29:58
In reply to RE:: simus » LynneDa, posted by simus on June 8, 2004, at 14:06:52
Ditto what Simus said about what Lynne said. Thanks everyone for helping Mystic. She is such a sweet soul!!By the way I haven't said this in a while but all of you yo yo's mean the world to me! Thanks for always being so supportive and understanding. Have a great day! Mrs. C
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