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Posted by Katarina on November 11, 2002, at 18:40:21
In reply to How ...; Different than everyone as usual., posted by mills on November 11, 2002, at 10:21:20
> I wish to god that in just one area of my life, for once, I could have experience that is not a reinvention of the wheel; sigh; anyway, that says it all for my 30 years of non-controllable obsessive introspection (cognitive compulsion vs. behavioral)/borderline schizoiditis (my words, as if I needed to say that);
>
> anyway, my doc moved me from 20 mg up to 30 mg starting Friday, and there is good and bad; my mood improved almost immediately, for which I'm thankful, but my head feels just plain weird; I just feel "unreal;" does ANYONE have that experience or anything close to it; someone please tell me you do, but only if you really do, and please tell me if you don't as well. I just wish I could comiserate with someone on my symptoms that have isolated me in my experience for so f****** long; excuse my french
>
> i hope to hear from some of you; thanks
>
>
> > I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks but I had Wellbutrin added 5 days ago and either the Lexapro really kicked in OR the Wellbutrin did the trick. I definately feel better---I'm guessing it's the addition of Wellbutrin, but the real question is is when you are on two drugs----how does one know which one???? I added 150mg of Wellbutrin SR----I have even thought about asking for more Wellbutin and cut out the Lexapro, but it's too earlt to do that and, maybe it's the combo that works. I do worry (not much) about the seizure risk w/Wellbutrin (though a small risk w/the SR) because I like a glass of wine at night. Any thoughts on any of this???
>
>Hey there, not to worry...you are not alone in this. If I had to describe the way my head feels on Lexapro, I'd have to call it "Cartoon Head". Like when one of the cartoon characters gets squeezed and their heads balloon out, or if they get hit on the head and it just kind of throbs. Yep, that's me after 4 weeks on the stuff. The first week was the worst, I could actually hear my blood surging in my head, **ewww, yuk! Anyway, I don't think I can take it any longer and will see about switching AGAIN! Many of you have added Wellbutrin to your Lex, and it sounds like a good combo. Perhaps I'll suggest it. Good luck and keep talking about it, it seems to have helped me tremendously just to discuss it with those who are experiencing the same.
*Cheers,
--Kat
Posted by ANXIETY ANN on November 11, 2002, at 18:45:15
In reply to Re: How we're doing on Lexapro., posted by bridgette on November 11, 2002, at 18:31:01
Bridgette,
I think its normal for people to feel good some days and not so good others. I wouldn't know, but I hear thats how "normal" people feel.(Ha Ha)
I guess we can't feel good everyday, at least until they make a "legal" drug for that!
Ann
Posted by Bren on November 11, 2002, at 19:29:28
In reply to Re: How we're doing on Lexapro., posted by ANXIETY ANN on November 11, 2002, at 18:45:15
Hello! I have been taking Celexa for the past 30 days, my doctor switched me from Prozac, which I have been taking for over a year. The only difference that I see with Celexa is increased agitation, so I saw my dr today, and he recommended that I switch to Lexapro. I have read everyone's messages on this site, and I am scared to try it!! From night sweats to dizziness! I did not have any side effects from Prozac nor from Celexa, but I feel that maybe I have just been lucky! Am i just psyching myself out???
Posted by pharmrep on November 11, 2002, at 20:26:17
In reply to Lexapro and headaches, how long do they last?..., posted by charly on November 10, 2002, at 8:07:21
> Hi,
>
> I've been on 10mgs of Lexapro for over 3 weeks and am still getting daily headaches. From others experiences, how long before they go away?
> My depression has gone away, which is great, but headaches aren't fun.
> Thanks,
> charly*** I have heard the nausea/dizziness/headaches that have occurred for some happen usually in the 1st week...but usually go away in the 2nd week...the dr's say it's not uncommon for a new med in your body to do this.
Posted by ANXIETY ANN on November 11, 2002, at 20:42:17
In reply to Re: How we're doing on Lexapro., posted by Bren on November 11, 2002, at 19:29:28
> Hello! I have been taking Celexa for the past 30 days, my doctor switched me from Prozac, which I have been taking for over a year. The only difference that I see with Celexa is increased agitation, so I saw my dr today, and he recommended that I switch to Lexapro. I have read everyone's messages on this site, and I am scared to try it!! From night sweats to dizziness! I did not have any side effects from Prozac nor from Celexa, but I feel that maybe I have just been lucky! Am i just psyching myself out???
Hi,
One thing I've learned from reading everyone's posts is that we all react to meds differently. I am very meds sensitve and dread everytime I have to take a new one but am glad that I tried Lexapro. Give it a try and see how it works.
Good luck, Ann
Posted by Katarina on November 12, 2002, at 7:50:44
In reply to Re: How we're doing on Lexapro., posted by ANXIETY ANN on November 11, 2002, at 20:42:17
> > Hello! I have been taking Celexa for the past 30 days, my doctor switched me from Prozac, which I have been taking for over a year. The only difference that I see with Celexa is increased agitation, so I saw my dr today, and he recommended that I switch to Lexapro. I have read everyone's messages on this site, and I am scared to try it!! From night sweats to dizziness! I did not have any side effects from Prozac nor from Celexa, but I feel that maybe I have just been lucky! Am i just psyching myself out???
>
> Hi,
> One thing I've learned from reading everyone's posts is that we all react to meds differently. I am very meds sensitve and dread everytime I have to take a new one but am glad that I tried Lexapro. Give it a try and see how it works.
> Good luck, AnnRight, Bren, you should give it a try if your doc recommended it. I am quite sensitive to meds, as well, but as Ann said we all react differently. At least with Lexapro it takes so little time to become effective you should be aware of any side effects straight away. Best of luck!
*Cheers,
Kat
Posted by gardener on November 12, 2002, at 9:25:53
In reply to Re: How we're doing on Lexapro., posted by Bren on November 11, 2002, at 19:29:28
Bren, If you had no side effects with either Prozac or Celexa, you are one lucky duck. But it is unlikely tht the Lexapro will have side effects if the others didn't. I am on Celexa and I have night sweats and vivid dreams, although they seem to be dissipating with time. Everyone reacts differently and you seem to be very tolerant to drugs. Let me know how the switch goes, as I have been thinking about switching also.
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 10:01:34
In reply to Re: How ...; Different than everyone as usual., posted by ANXIETY ANN on November 11, 2002, at 18:33:52
Thanks, Ann and Kat; "out of body fuzzy headed" and Cartoon Head are two new ways I can describe what I am feeling; I appreciate the support; the thing that scares me the most with the transition through getting on these meds (mainly Paxil and now Lexapro for me have been the hardest) is it feels like I am demented; my memory is not as good; it's well, sort of "out of body fuzzy headed;" that's the best I can come up with; I'm definitely sticking with it; I outlasted months of transition on Paxil until one day I realized I was no longer keeping daily journals on how hard it was, and it was such a huge relief to have a clear head and actually "happy" feelings for the first time in a long long long time
thanks
> Hi Mills,
> I understand you completely! You sound alot like me. Anyway, I've been on lexapro for alittle over a month and feel much better, hang in there. I haven't had that out of body fuzzy headed feeling with lexapro but I did have it with Prozac. Perhaps your dosage is too high. After I adjusted my Prozac levels down those weird feelings (and they are WEIRD)went away. If those feeling persist, call your doc.
> keep in touch
> Ann
Posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 11:20:41
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
THOV,
have'nt seen a post from you since the question about drinking. Are you O.K.?
Posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 14:51:11
In reply to Re: How we're doing on Lexapro., posted by ANXIETY ANN on November 11, 2002, at 18:45:15
> Bridgette,
> I think its normal for people to feel good some days and not so good others. I wouldn't know, but I hear thats how "normal" people feel.(Ha Ha)
> I guess we can't feel good everyday, at least until they make a "legal" drug for that!
> AnnBridgette,
I'm with Ann, I've heard these stories about "normal" people too. I wonder if these beings are real or just urban legend?
Wharf
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:01:15
In reply to Re: How we're doing on Lexapro - Bridgette » ANXIETY ANN, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 14:51:11
well, there's normal and then there's normal, and I guess you know whether you are or not
> > Bridgette,
> > I think its normal for people to feel good some days and not so good others. I wouldn't know, but I hear thats how "normal" people feel.(Ha Ha)
> > I guess we can't feel good everyday, at least until they make a "legal" drug for that!
> > Ann
>
> Bridgette,
> I'm with Ann, I've heard these stories about "normal" people too. I wonder if these beings are real or just urban legend?
> Wharf
Posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:10:06
In reply to The problem with normal, posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:01:15
> well, there's normal and then there's normal, and I guess you know whether you are or not
Yeah, but who's normal, what's the real definition of being a "normal" person?
>
> > > Bridgette,
> > > I think its normal for people to feel good some days and not so good others. I wouldn't know, but I hear thats how "normal" people feel.(Ha Ha)
> > > I guess we can't feel good everyday, at least until they make a "legal" drug for that!
> > > Ann
> >
> > Bridgette,
> > I'm with Ann, I've heard these stories about "normal" people too. I wonder if these beings are real or just urban legend?
> > Wharf
>
>
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:16:40
In reply to Re: The problem with normal » mills, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:10:06
that I can't answer; I can only speak for myself, and I KNOW I ain't normal
> > well, there's normal and then there's normal, and I guess you know whether you are or not
>
> Yeah, but who's normal, what's the real definition of being a "normal" person?
>
> >
> > > > Bridgette,
> > > > I think its normal for people to feel good some days and not so good others. I wouldn't know, but I hear thats how "normal" people feel.(Ha Ha)
> > > > I guess we can't feel good everyday, at least until they make a "legal" drug for that!
> > > > Ann
> > >
> > > Bridgette,
> > > I'm with Ann, I've heard these stories about "normal" people too. I wonder if these beings are real or just urban legend?
> > > Wharf
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:19:27
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:16:40
> that I can't answer; I can only speak for myself, and I KNOW I ain't normal
I bet a "normal" person would be pretty boring, huh?
>
>
>
> > > well, there's normal and then there's normal, and I guess you know whether you are or not
> >
> > Yeah, but who's normal, what's the real definition of being a "normal" person?
> >
> > >
> > > > > Bridgette,
> > > > > I think its normal for people to feel good some days and not so good others. I wouldn't know, but I hear thats how "normal" people feel.(Ha Ha)
> > > > > I guess we can't feel good everyday, at least until they make a "legal" drug for that!
> > > > > Ann
> > > >
> > > > Bridgette,
> > > > I'm with Ann, I've heard these stories about "normal" people too. I wonder if these beings are real or just urban legend?
> > > > Wharf
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:39:38
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:19:27
Has anyone else experienced the s/e of Paresthesia with Lexapro(prickly feeling in hands sometimes with little red dots), and at what mg? I have just begun to experience it at 30 mg, which in a way is a good sign to me, as it makes me feel the lexapro is going "deep enough" or whatever to get to the areas needing attention; it was only after I got Paresthesia on Paxil that I began to see signs of improvement in my mood and relief from my obsessive introspection. So, anyway, I'm encouraged, and if you get the Paresthesia, don't worry about it; it's a fairly typical side effect, as I understand it, and it's not painful. It's only troublesome if you have no expectation of it and don't know what it is.
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:41:10
In reply to Paresthesia anyone? » wharfrat, posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:39:38
sorry, wharfrat, that last post was a general post intended for general dissemination, not just you
> Has anyone else experienced the s/e of Paresthesia with Lexapro(prickly feeling in hands sometimes with little red dots), and at what mg? I have just begun to experience it at 30 mg, which in a way is a good sign to me, as it makes me feel the lexapro is going "deep enough" or whatever to get to the areas needing attention; it was only after I got Paresthesia on Paxil that I began to see signs of improvement in my mood and relief from my obsessive introspection. So, anyway, I'm encouraged, and if you get the Paresthesia, don't worry about it; it's a fairly typical side effect, as I understand it, and it's not painful. It's only troublesome if you have no expectation of it and don't know what it is.
Posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 16:46:35
In reply to How ...; Different than everyone as usual., posted by mills on November 11, 2002, at 10:21:20
> I wish to god that in just one area of my life, for once, I could have experience that is not a reinvention of the wheel; sigh; anyway, that says it all for my 30 years of non-controllable obsessive introspection (cognitive compulsion vs. behavioral)/borderline schizoiditis (my words, as if I needed to say that);
>
> anyway, my doc moved me from 20 mg up to 30 mg starting Friday, and there is good and bad; my mood improved almost immediately, for which I'm thankful, but my head feels just plain weird; I just feel "unreal;" does ANYONE have that experience or anything close to it; someone please tell me you do, but only if you really do, and please tell me if you don't as well. I just wish I could comiserate with someone on my symptoms that have isolated me in my experience for so f****** long; excuse my french
>
> i hope to hear from some of you; thanksMills,
My doc started me on 10 mg 7 weeks ago (I cant imagine doin' 20 or 30)and besides a few side effects, headaches etc. the really weird one was I would feel like I was just starting get off on a hallucinogen (I know that feeling from experience back in the day), which to me was'nt a real bad thing, I just kind of had to go with the flow. Had to explain to my boss why I was laughing so hard at something that was'nt really all that funny. And I did feel the kind of out of body thing a little bit too. But that went away after about 2 weeks and was'nt an everyday thing anyway. I would assume it was the lex getting into my system and not a flashback.
Good luck
Wharf
>
>
> > I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks but I had Wellbutrin added 5 days ago and either the Lexapro really kicked in OR the Wellbutrin did the trick. I definately feel better---I'm guessing it's the addition of Wellbutrin, but the real question is is when you are on two drugs----how does one know which one???? I added 150mg of Wellbutrin SR----I have even thought about asking for more Wellbutin and cut out the Lexapro, but it's too earlt to do that and, maybe it's the combo that works. I do worry (not much) about the seizure risk w/Wellbutrin (though a small risk w/the SR) because I like a glass of wine at night. Any thoughts on any of this???
>
>
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 17:24:15
In reply to Re: How ...; Different than everyone as usual. » mills, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 16:46:35
yep, I know that feeling too, and that is exactly how I described it when I first started experiencing it on Paxil; thanks, wharf; as far as the amount I have to take (at least 30 mg for now), it's to get at the intense compulsive introspection that I experience; it just seems to take more to get my thoughts under control and to lift my mood
> > I wish to god that in just one area of my life, for once, I could have experience that is not a reinvention of the wheel; sigh; anyway, that says it all for my 30 years of non-controllable obsessive introspection (cognitive compulsion vs. behavioral)/borderline schizoiditis (my words, as if I needed to say that);
> >
> > anyway, my doc moved me from 20 mg up to 30 mg starting Friday, and there is good and bad; my mood improved almost immediately, for which I'm thankful, but my head feels just plain weird; I just feel "unreal;" does ANYONE have that experience or anything close to it; someone please tell me you do, but only if you really do, and please tell me if you don't as well. I just wish I could comiserate with someone on my symptoms that have isolated me in my experience for so f****** long; excuse my french
> >
> > i hope to hear from some of you; thanks
>
> Mills,
> My doc started me on 10 mg 7 weeks ago (I cant imagine doin' 20 or 30)and besides a few side effects, headaches etc. the really weird one was I would feel like I was just starting get off on a hallucinogen (I know that feeling from experience back in the day), which to me was'nt a real bad thing, I just kind of had to go with the flow. Had to explain to my boss why I was laughing so hard at something that was'nt really all that funny. And I did feel the kind of out of body thing a little bit too. But that went away after about 2 weeks and was'nt an everyday thing anyway. I would assume it was the lex getting into my system and not a flashback.
> Good luck
> Wharf
> >
> >
> > > I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks but I had Wellbutrin added 5 days ago and either the Lexapro really kicked in OR the Wellbutrin did the trick. I definately feel better---I'm guessing it's the addition of Wellbutrin, but the real question is is when you are on two drugs----how does one know which one???? I added 150mg of Wellbutrin SR----I have even thought about asking for more Wellbutin and cut out the Lexapro, but it's too earlt to do that and, maybe it's the combo that works. I do worry (not much) about the seizure risk w/Wellbutrin (though a small risk w/the SR) because I like a glass of wine at night. Any thoughts on any of this???
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by JLG on November 12, 2002, at 17:59:36
In reply to Re: Wish I could » JaneB, posted by Ritch on June 11, 2002, at 23:04:41
I was just prescribed Lexapro by my new doctor. I was diagnosed with ADD and have been taking ritalin, so I'm a little nervous about getting off the ritalin and making the switch. Has anyone with an ADD diagnosis used Lexapro and found success?
Posted by bridgette on November 12, 2002, at 19:23:54
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:19:27
I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
Posted by MarathonMom on November 12, 2002, at 20:08:51
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by dr. justin on November 1, 2002, at 12:32:24
justin,
I thought I was losing it when I couldn't find the other thread either. Glad you had trouble too. Perhaps we are enduring some sort of mind game!! Rats in a maze or something. You're in academia--you remember that study.
I wrote a pretty thorough reply to your response. Not sure if you got it as I can't find that thread again to save my life. I hope you find the answers you are looking for. This is a great forum for expression and consolation.
Celexa seems to be the answer for me at the moment. Lexapro just didn't work for me, and I am seeing my Dr. next week to possibly add another med for sexual side effects. I can still get there, it just takes WAY too long. Awful way to live, as you know all too well from your previous postings.
Take care, and good luck.
MarathonMom
Posted by AnxiousMe on November 13, 2002, at 8:31:24
In reply to Re: Thanks Dr. Bob on Redirect, posted by wharfrat on November 10, 2002, at 10:55:13
I was put on Lexapro about 4 weeks ago for anxiety. I have never used another med for this. I have almost NO physiological response to my anxiety producing thoughts -- it's wonderful! The thoughts are still there, but I hope they will diminish since the physical stuff has. As far as side effects: fitfull sleep, loss of apetite and ear ringing. My doc fixed the sleep prob (fall into a deep sleep but the wake up at 4 AM)by adding 2 mg of Gabitril and it's working like a charm. I feel a little sluggish at times but I suspect it's just me getting used to feeling peaceful. I have suffered from panic disorder for 16 years. I was terrified to try meds to help me, but I am glad I finally tried Lexapro. Good luck!
Posted by wharfrat on November 13, 2002, at 9:22:07
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by bridgette on November 12, 2002, at 19:23:54
> I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
Bridgette,
Surely normal people have bad days too. So, I don't think us abbynormals on meds should worry about having bad days. I'm just happy to have good days, because before being on lexapro, I NEVER had good days. I don't think a bad day is an indication of the med not working, unless your missing doses. I've not missed a dose yet mainly because I don't want to take a chance of definetly not feeling well.
Good luck,
Wharf
Posted by Katarina on November 13, 2002, at 9:37:53
In reply to Re: The problem with normal » bridgette, posted by wharfrat on November 13, 2002, at 9:22:07
> > I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
>
> Bridgette,
> Surely normal people have bad days too. So, I don't think us abbynormals on meds should worry about having bad days. I'm just happy to have good days, because before being on lexapro, I NEVER had good days. I don't think a bad day is an indication of the med not working, unless your missing doses. I've not missed a dose yet mainly because I don't want to take a chance of definetly not feeling well.
> Good luck,
> Wharf
>Holy Cow, Wharf, you crack me up! "Abbynormals", excellent cinematic reference! And aye it is true about the good days. There are many a "normal" who have bad days.
Thanks for the humor, I know I am not just speaking for meself here!
*Cheers,
-Kat
Posted by mills on November 13, 2002, at 9:53:23
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by Katarina on November 13, 2002, at 9:37:53
Kat, that one flew right over my head; what cinematic reference was that? I guess I didn't see that film
> > > I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
> >
> > Bridgette,
> > Surely normal people have bad days too. So, I don't think us abbynormals on meds should worry about having bad days. I'm just happy to have good days, because before being on lexapro, I NEVER had good days. I don't think a bad day is an indication of the med not working, unless your missing doses. I've not missed a dose yet mainly because I don't want to take a chance of definetly not feeling well.
> > Good luck,
> > Wharf
> >
>
> Holy Cow, Wharf, you crack me up! "Abbynormals", excellent cinematic reference! And aye it is true about the good days. There are many a "normal" who have bad days.
> Thanks for the humor, I know I am not just speaking for meself here!
> *Cheers,
> -Kat
>
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