RE:: Lynne » 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

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