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Posted by jc12578 on August 21, 2003, at 0:50:48
In reply to jc12578, posted by lil' jimi on August 20, 2003, at 14:50:09
well I have been more or less going through depression for more then 9 years since high school pretty much...about 3 years ago the crying and social withdrawal started...and I went in a got put on "the pills"....I have been on I think it's 6 different antidepressants and countless others to "help me metabolize them better"...so far with no success and some new and added symptoms to my depression...I have become bullemic and had several "successful"(don't know what that means...I am still alive) suicide attempts, plus I am into hurting myself...currently I am living with my mother and looking for a new pshchologist cause I have yet to find one that I can even talk to....so thats that...phew...too much info
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 0:53:54
In reply to RE: Get Ready to SMILE on LEX!!, posted by BLKVETTES on August 20, 2003, at 19:14:27
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 1:00:09
In reply to Re: LEX POSTER GIRL Wayne, posted by BLKVETTES on August 19, 2003, at 23:31:04
Hey WAYNE,
I was interested in that song by Marmalade called Reflections of My Life-you were talking about. Is it in stores, or is it an oldie but goodie? In conjunction with the meds-I love to listen to music like that:-)> > Oh sure, while I'm more than happy to talk to anyone about my lex fix - the whole being suicidal thing isn't common knowledge. I'm not really sure I'll ever recover. Speaking to my mother on the phone the other day, it was interesting to find that she mentioned 4th grade as the onset, which I agreed with. I guess I see it as more of a chronic thing that I'm glad I've learned some more effective ways to manage. I'm not sure I would have had the strength to keep trying this stuff if it lex had gone as badly for me as pax and Zoloft had gone for you. I'm actually on 20mgs of lex - 10 just wasn't doing it, but I've always had a high tolerance for meds, alcohol, etc.
> >
> > This is getting a bit addictive for me - but I recently dropped the head nodding therapist who was convinced that there must be a root to my problem. My response was to ask how anyone with half a brain could go through this world without being depressed. Anyway, it's an exchange of time I guess and I've found this quite a bit more productive. The therapist was very hesitant to say anything about the medication. I'm not one to think that you have to have been there to be of use, but it seems like she could have said something besides asking a bunch of useless rhetorical questions.
> >
> > It's been a long time since I've read Flowers for Algernon, but it had such an impact on me. Probably not the best thing to be rereading now. Let's just hope the lex works till they approve something new.
> >
> > Perhaps we should send the makers of Lexapro a fruit basket.
> >
> > Lex, Lexey, Alexis…it's all pretty much the same…
> >
>
> Hi Alexis, thats a pretty name!!!! Glad to know you!!!! This is also my last post for the day. After paxil and zoloft I was scared to try lexapro. In fact one of the shrinks wanted me to try these horse pills 3 times a day. I said no thanks strike 3 time for a new shrink. The lex is a tiny pill but I was really scared. I have a low tolerance for meds and I take about 7.5mg and have been as high as 10mg. But I had no choice but to take it. A lot of people refuse meds!!! I just have to believe they never felt that overwhelming pain that I did. I have also not read that book since I was a kid it just stood out for some reason. There is also this song by Marmalade called Reflections of My Life. I have heard it thousands of times and never got tired of hearing it. Its a ballad for depressed people I guess. Would have never thought that song would have meaning in my life. GOD BLESS!!!!!
> WAYNE
>
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 1:06:16
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl Doug » galkeepinon, posted by Doug in PA on August 18, 2003, at 19:26:55
I felt the exact same way you feel about the nodding of the heads all the time with therapy. I stopped it in March 2002. I've been ok without it, but I'm sure going back may not hurt. Oh yeah I would hope a therapist would have experienced depression first hand-not because I would wish this monster on a person-but simply because they could relate and know what doesn't work and what does, I guess. I have been having a hard time getting back into doing schoolwork and my deadlines are coming up so I know what you mean about the RR track thing. It's like a job-I can't just say-well, I'm not going to work today, well......I could say that but I gotta make a living somehow!!!!
Take care:-)
> Hi,
> I am on 10 mg of Lex. I tried therapy for about 5 years total. The last one was about 18 months ago. The more I went to therapy one-on-one the more i felt frustrated by the "nodding" heads of all the different Phd's. There is always that blank stare that shouts that they dont care about anything except that you dont run over your time limit. It is so impersonal. While I dont realisticly expect them to cry for me, I would hope that they have experienced Depression first hand and not just in a book. An inexperienced therapist can not truly understand from a book, just how paralising deep depression is. You are laying on the RR tracks, you see the train coming but you just cant move your ass and get up. I am tired of hearing "you can learn to live with it." I cant... but I do live with it only one day at a time.
> Doug in PA
> ========================================
>
> > Hi Doug, I get this way too on the Lexapro-what dosage are you on? I call it moodiness with me anyway. On top of that, I'm a cancer.
> > I can really relate to what you are saying-hope you feel better. Are you in therapy? Does anything seem to help you feel like you want to feel?
> > \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
> >
> > > I am at the 2 month mark with Lex. There are days when I think that things are improving, then I get a day when everything goes wrong and my mood goes down the tubes. I call it reactive depression. When things go wrong in my technical job and I can't figure out a problem, my depression reacts to it and seems to come back. Self confidence goes out the window and I punish myself with negative thoughts, doubting that I was ever intelligent in my whole life. But then, on days when nothing goes wrong, things seem Okay.
Posted by lil' jimi on August 21, 2003, at 1:29:36
In reply to re: Depression Screaming Fest Online » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on August 20, 2003, at 23:05:45
> > > >
> > > > > TAKE CARE !!
> > > > > ~ jim
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > IM CURED!!!! IM CURED!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
> > > > WAYNE
> > > >
> > > /////////////////////////////////////////////////i dearly love to two personalities here. i bet the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes.
> > >
> > > i think we are all cured that the ones that need help are the ones out there sayin "i'm aslright, no one worry bout me" THEIR THE ONES TO WORRY ABOUT.. WE ADMITTED WE NEEDED HELP!!!
> > > trucker
> >
> > hey there trucker!
> >
> > i agree with you about our "cured" ones (Wayne!!) and those who don't know they might need to be "cured" ... ... excellent point!
> >
> > and i'm feeling a love vibe coming from you (and right back at you, by the way, sweetie!) ...
> > ... ... but i THINK i'm missing something (i usually do!) here ...
> >
> > .... .... "the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes." ... ...
> > ... uh, okay ... or like ... YIKES!
> > ... i'm thinking this may be an endearment, but it is so severe sounding to me ... ... like we are demonic or something ... ? ...
> > ... and it sounds really hilarious to me too ...
> >
> > ... wait! ... ... oh, i think i get it! ... ... you're saying we're *devilish*, as in 'wicked jokesters' ? ... ... maybe ?
> >
> > ... heck-fire ! ... i'll take it! ... as a compliment !!!
> > ....So, Thanks!! ... i guess ... HA!
> >
> > take care and keep on posting!
> > ~ jim
>
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> hey babe i meant it as a compliment. that ya'll are onery, develish, jokesters, halarious....
> it tickles my tummy most of your posts.
>
> sorry about the misunderstanding.
>
> trucker
hey trucker-eeno!no problem! no serious misunderstanding ... ...
wayne's the funny one ... ... i do the straight lines ... ... i am grateful when i hear that you get to laugh ... ... anytime i'm contributing to that, i'm happy ...
... i get no higher praise ...
... Thanks !!
~ jim
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 3:58:16
In reply to Re: All of these Online Screening Tests and...., posted by Esmarelda on August 20, 2003, at 12:21:47
Hi Esmarelda:-) Of course, just jump right in-no rules on that ;) How many mg of Lexapro are you on? I take 10mg and am finishing up my 3rd week. I haven't had the sweating though. Just insomnia, but that has subsidedd with an OTC sleep aid. I can relate to thinking your depression tends to be *situational*-mine has been like that with family *issues* plauging me all my life. I'm trying to break the pattern!
I'm very sorry to hear about your grandmother's death-you're in my prayers~~~really!!!!I'm not just saying that. A few years ago my brother and I got into a physical fight~~~and went through some really bad times, I had to call the cops on him too. I personally believe that there are definately familial connections concerning mental illnesses, etc..
I am really glad that this site has helped you-thanks to Dr. Bob~~~it has helped us ALL so much-he has given us all so much support *behind the scenes* by giving us this place~~really thoughtful on his part and he does a great job with all these posts!
I wish you the best!
galkeepinon
> Well, I guess I am just jumping in, but that's what this is all about, huh? No one in my family has ever been diagnosed with depression except me and it did not ever surface until about 1997. I think mine tends to be situational - extreme job,relationship or interpersonal stress. This time, my grandmother's death set it off, then my boyfriend of 3 years bailed 2 weeks after that, then my brother broke into my house and I had to call the police on him, then two other deaths in the family and so on and so on. Everyone has a sob story. But, back to the point, my brother is an alcoholic and probably depressed and definitely not normal. Who knows if anyone has ever diagnosed him with anything and what or what he has ever been on. I, personally, think my Mom has been depressed on and off ( at least during my adult life). She has taken valium most of her adult life from as far back as I can remember for "panic" attacks. She self diagnosed her self 25+ years ago with "agoraphobia" - does that sound like depression or what? Anyway, makes you wonder about the familial connections??? And, then the question of do we have similar personalities that makes Lex appropriate for us? Who knows? I am definite type A, with highly stressful job. It sure is interesting and all of you and this site has been a great deal of help to me understanding the side effects of Lex and dealing with my depression. Sometimes it helps just knowing that you are not totally crazy and others are experiencing the same thing. Although, I would not wish this on anyone and it is definitely NOT a misery loves company! Anyway, thanks. I am rambling now so I better go! Oh yeah, one more thing. I wondered why when I went out to water my roses for about 5 minutes and was dripping sweat like I had jumped in a swimming pool. Thanks to you guys, I knew it was the Lex. Small price to pay to be able to get out of bed and leave the house, though!
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 21, 2003, at 8:03:12
In reply to Re: LEX POSTER GIRL Wayne » BLKVETTES, posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 1:00:09
Hi there, the song I guess is an oldie but goodie. OUCH!!!!!! 1969 or 1970. Never seen it in the stores. You can find it on a download site or email me at blkvettes@aol.com I guess your doing ok, you seem to have plenty of energy!!!!!! Hang in there and take care!!!!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 21, 2003, at 8:08:55
In reply to re: Depression Screaming Fest Online » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on August 21, 2003, at 1:29:36
> > > > >
> > > > > > TAKE CARE !!
> > > > > > ~ jim
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > IM CURED!!!! IM CURED!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
> > > > > WAYNE
> > > > >
> > > > /////////////////////////////////////////////////i dearly love to two personalities here. i bet the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes.
> > > >
> > > > i think we are all cured that the ones that need help are the ones out there sayin "i'm aslright, no one worry bout me" THEIR THE ONES TO WORRY ABOUT.. WE ADMITTED WE NEEDED HELP!!!
> > > > trucker
> > >
> > > hey there trucker!
> > >
> > > i agree with you about our "cured" ones (Wayne!!) and those who don't know they might need to be "cured" ... ... excellent point!
> > >
> > > and i'm feeling a love vibe coming from you (and right back at you, by the way, sweetie!) ...
> > > ... ... but i THINK i'm missing something (i usually do!) here ...
> > >
> > > .... .... "the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes." ... ...
> > > ... uh, okay ... or like ... YIKES!
> > > ... i'm thinking this may be an endearment, but it is so severe sounding to me ... ... like we are demonic or something ... ? ...
> > > ... and it sounds really hilarious to me too ...
> > >
> > > ... wait! ... ... oh, i think i get it! ... ... you're saying we're *devilish*, as in 'wicked jokesters' ? ... ... maybe ?
> > >
> > > ... heck-fire ! ... i'll take it! ... as a compliment !!!
> > > ....So, Thanks!! ... i guess ... HA!
> > >
> > > take care and keep on posting!
> > > ~ jim
> >
> > /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> > hey babe i meant it as a compliment. that ya'll are onery, develish, jokesters, halarious....
> > it tickles my tummy most of your posts.
> >
> > sorry about the misunderstanding.
> >
> > trucker
>
>
> hey trucker-eeno!
>
> no problem! no serious misunderstanding ... ...
> wayne's the funny one ... ... i do the straight lines ... ... i am grateful when i hear that you get to laugh ... ... anytime i'm contributing to that, i'm happy ...
> ... i get no higher praise ...
> ... Thanks !!
> ~ jim
>Jim's the funny one!!!!! I have been serious all this time!!!!!!!!!!! Didnt know you guys were laughing at me!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!! How could anyone who calls themselve the clown man be serious!!!
WAYNE
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 21, 2003, at 8:21:32
In reply to re: Depression Screaming Fest Online, posted by BLKVETTES on August 21, 2003, at 8:08:55
I have been fighting the flu for about a week. Started as a sore throat and runny nose and now has moved to my chest. No anxiety or chance of a panic attack. Just this slight depressed feeling. I cant for the life of me remember how I felt anytime I was sick before. Either my mind has been wiped clean of this or it was just something I never thought about. Im sure it is nothing and I will feel fine when the flu goes away. But every board I go to I read about poop out. I try to ignore it, but its hard not to think about. I also have things in my personal life that need to be addressed but refuse to deal with them at this time. I guess what I feel is nothing and would be considered normal for anyone.
WAYNE
Posted by Esmarelda on August 21, 2003, at 10:32:17
In reply to re: new to Lexapro AND babbling..., posted by hog80ci on August 20, 2003, at 23:14:45
I sure hope you do well, too. For myself, I feel like it's a wonder drug! I got my butt kicked, too. I thought you could just suck it up and get over depression myself. I still sometimes feel that it's a weakness, but am fast getting over that. It's nice to be able to share with others. Take care!
Posted by Esmarelda on August 21, 2003, at 10:38:06
In reply to Re: All of these Online Screening Tests and.... » Esmarelda, posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 3:58:16
Hey Gal! Thanks for the words of encouragement. I can't tell you how many physical fights I have been in with my brother -oh well! I started on 10mg and that is what I have been on for 2 months. It really does seem to be working great. I didn't really see any improvement until about the 5 th week. I have been on Lex for about 2 months now and I am (past few nights) sleeping pretty good, less sweating, no more dizziness, no more anxiety and only a few days now and again with depression. I feel almost normal again.
Posted by Arrianna on August 21, 2003, at 14:24:00
In reply to For the Psycho Babble site ;), posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 0:53:54
THANKS GAL!
Smiling on Lex,
Arrianna
Posted by Arrianna on August 21, 2003, at 14:33:09
In reply to re: new to Lexapro AND babbling..., posted by hog80ci on August 20, 2003, at 23:16:43
Hey Hog! I totally hear ya'. I am also a recovering addict, and for some crazy reason, I had a tough time accepting help with medication. I thought it was a character defect and I should just be able to "fix it". Anyway, I'm really glad that you've also come to accept this. Another big step! The lexapro has really helped me- it's also allowed to work on my recovery and become aware of my real character defects. Have the people in your group been supportive? I was also scared to talk about it at first, but once I did, all I found was support and the knowledge that there's alot of people out there in the world of meds. Wish you the best of luck, and keep us posted on how your doing!
Arrianna
Posted by galkeepinon on August 21, 2003, at 14:45:52
In reply to Re: For the Psycho Babble site ;), posted by Arrianna on August 21, 2003, at 14:24:00
Awwwwwwwwwwww Arrianna~~~I just took your thoughtful idea and took WAYNE'S suggestion~~~~
no biggie.
(((hugs))) that was very nice of you to post that!!!~~BTW~~~how's the Lex doing???
> THANKS GAL!
>
> Smiling on Lex,
> Arrianna
Posted by trucker on August 21, 2003, at 15:05:10
In reply to re: Depression Screaming Fest Online, posted by BLKVETTES on August 21, 2003, at 8:08:55
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > TAKE CARE !!
> > > > > > > ~ jim
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > IM CURED!!!! IM CURED!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
> > > > > > WAYNE
> > > > > >
> > > > > /////////////////////////////////////////////////i dearly love to two personalities here. i bet the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes.
> > > > >
> > > > > i think we are all cured that the ones that need help are the ones out there sayin "i'm aslright, no one worry bout me" THEIR THE ONES TO WORRY ABOUT.. WE ADMITTED WE NEEDED HELP!!!
> > > > > trucker
> > > >
> > > > hey there trucker!
> > > >
> > > > i agree with you about our "cured" ones (Wayne!!) and those who don't know they might need to be "cured" ... ... excellent point!
> > > >
> > > > and i'm feeling a love vibe coming from you (and right back at you, by the way, sweetie!) ...
> > > > ... ... but i THINK i'm missing something (i usually do!) here ...
> > > >
> > > > .... .... "the devil sticks straight out ya'll eyes." ... ...
> > > > ... uh, okay ... or like ... YIKES!
> > > > ... i'm thinking this may be an endearment, but it is so severe sounding to me ... ... like we are demonic or something ... ? ...
> > > > ... and it sounds really hilarious to me too ...
> > > >
> > > > ... wait! ... ... oh, i think i get it! ... ... you're saying we're *devilish*, as in 'wicked jokesters' ? ... ... maybe ?
> > > >
> > > > ... heck-fire ! ... i'll take it! ... as a compliment !!!
> > > > ....So, Thanks!! ... i guess ... HA!
> > > >
> > > > take care and keep on posting!
> > > > ~ jim
> > >
> > > /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> > > hey babe i meant it as a compliment. that ya'll are onery, develish, jokesters, halarious....
> > > it tickles my tummy most of your posts.
> > >
> > > sorry about the misunderstanding.
> > >
> > > trucker
> >
> >
> > hey trucker-eeno!
> >
> > no problem! no serious misunderstanding ... ...
> > wayne's the funny one ... ... i do the straight lines ... ... i am grateful when i hear that you get to laugh ... ... anytime i'm contributing to that, i'm happy ...
> > ... i get no higher praise ...
> > ... Thanks !!
> > ~ jim
> >
>
> Jim's the funny one!!!!! I have been serious all this time!!!!!!!!!!! Didnt know you guys were laughing at me!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!! How could anyone who calls themselve the clown man be serious!!!
> WAYNE
>
>/////////////////////////////////////////////////i dearly love your posts. we don't laugh to hurt you. you are sweet. and funny... all ya take care
trucker
Posted by trucker on August 21, 2003, at 15:07:50
In reply to MAYBE A LITTLE DEPRESSED, posted by BLKVETTES on August 21, 2003, at 8:21:32
> I have been fighting the flu for about a week. Started as a sore throat and runny nose and now has moved to my chest. No anxiety or chance of a panic attack. Just this slight depressed feeling. I cant for the life of me remember how I felt anytime I was sick before. Either my mind has been wiped clean of this or it was just something I never thought about. Im sure it is nothing and I will feel fine when the flu goes away. But every board I go to I read about poop out. I try to ignore it, but its hard not to think about. I also have things in my personal life that need to be addressed but refuse to deal with them at this time. I guess what I feel is nothing and would be considered normal for anyone.
> WAYNE/////////////////////////////////////////////////
mine started like that and went straight to pnewmonia. be careful. its hard to get rid of once you got it. almost like an STD. ha! ha!
trucker
Posted by trucker on August 21, 2003, at 15:13:53
In reply to re: new to Lexapro AND babbling..., posted by Esmarelda on August 21, 2003, at 10:32:17
> I sure hope you do well, too. For myself, I feel like it's a wonder drug! I got my butt kicked, too. I thought you could just suck it up and get over depression myself. I still sometimes feel that it's a weakness, but am fast getting over that. It's nice to be able to share with others. Take care!
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
i tried suckin in the pain and depression for two years after the loss of my only baby until i could no longer think or function and the anger about got others hurt. take care of your self. and use the meds. you owe it to your self to be as happy and healthy as you can be. just like heart patients. they take meds. you have a chemical imbalance/hormonal imbalance. feel better and to hell with what every one else says and thinks about your meds. they don't have to live like we do...
take care
trucker
Posted by Esmarelda on August 21, 2003, at 15:58:11
In reply to re: new to Lexapro AND babbling... » Esmarelda, posted by trucker on August 21, 2003, at 15:13:53
Right On, Trucker!
Posted by El on August 21, 2003, at 18:13:36
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
I have never taken any medication before. lex is my first after a tragically brief episode with paxil that only lasted a week. I take 10mg (lately i have been cutting it in half, if that's ok?) and I feel like someone is squeezing my head at the temples. And the feeling of lightheadedness never goes away. It started the day i took my 1st pill and its been like this for a few days now. I am taking it for panic attacks and depression, but this feeling is causing me to have anxiety attacks. Does the feeling of lightheadedness go away, and is it normal to feel like my head is being squished? if it does go away, WHEN???
El
Posted by Mariposa on August 21, 2003, at 18:49:56
In reply to 1st week help???, posted by El on August 21, 2003, at 18:13:36
> I have never taken any medication before. lex is my first after a tragically brief episode with paxil that only lasted a week. I take 10mg (lately i have been cutting it in half, if that's ok?) and I feel like someone is squeezing my head at the temples. And the feeling of lightheadedness never goes away. It started the day i took my 1st pill and its been like this for a few days now. I am taking it for panic attacks and depression, but this feeling is causing me to have anxiety attacks. Does the feeling of lightheadedness go away, and is it normal to feel like my head is being squished? if it does go away, WHEN???
> ElWhat you are going through are typical initial side effects that WILL go away. For many (myself included) week 2 was the worst. I started at 5mg, 10mg at 4 weeks (when the worst of the se's should be over), am now at 20mg into 6th month. Please don't let the se's discourage you, I almost quit at 4 weeks because of se's, but the good people here helped me through it.
Good luck and keep us posted on tour progress.~~~8|8
Posted by lil' jimi on August 21, 2003, at 19:37:49
In reply to MAYBE A LITTLE DEPRESSED, posted by BLKVETTES on August 21, 2003, at 8:21:32
hi Wayne!
> I have been fighting the flu for about a week. Started as a sore throat and runny nose and now has moved to my chest. No anxiety or chance of a panic attack. Just this slight depressed feeling. I cant for the life of me remember how I felt anytime I was sick before. Either my mind has been wiped clean of this or it was just something I never thought about. Im sure it is nothing and I will feel fine when the flu goes away. But every board I go to I read about poop out. I try to ignore it, but its hard not to think about. I also have things in my personal life that need to be addressed but refuse to deal with them at this time. I guess what I feel is nothing and would be considered normal for anyone.
> WAYNEsorry to hear you been suffering there ...
but i do think it's natural to feel bummed out when you're down with the flu:... ... my theory, er, the details ...
... virus hits body ... body calls in immune system ... immune system releases histamines ... ... histamines compromise neurotransmitters ... neurotransmitters cause the tired, achy, sore, stiff, i-think-i-better-lie-down feeling ... and they cause depressed of mood ... feeling down and tired promotes inactivity ... inactivity = rest ... you need your strenght to fight the flu... ... when i've had the flu, it made my brain too tired to remember things ... but it could inspire you to recognize and appreciate how it feels to have the flu, we should All be grateful for our health ... we should not take it for granted
... unless you can't do that because you're sick, of course ...
... ... you and i and everyone of our siblings-in-lexapro have to endure the fear of future poop out ... it haunts us ... we have to expect this to make us worry ... this can create another stressor, wearing down our neurotransmitters' equilibrium ... ... and if you got the flu, this causes more bummer effects ...(we're not going to bring up those things we ... i mean, i ... i mean ... you have been putting off ... ... they can add to my anxieties ... i mean your anxieties ... that won't make me ... i mean, you feel better, so ... let's just not mention it, okay?)
... ... add it all up and you are feeling DOWN, man ...
... ... you're only on those 7 little milligrams, man ... ... they can only do so much
... (you know best, but once you got well, i'd bump you up, bro!)... ... get lots of rest
... ... drink LOTS of fluids
... ... take some ibuprofen (motrin)
... ... give yourself some pampering, some treats ... ..... .... in a few days you'll feel better
.. .... hang in there and remember to ...
TAKE CARE!!!!
~ jimp.s.
*I*'m the funny one?!?!?? huh?
(i don't remember calling myself the clown man ... did i ? really?) ...
(well, i don't see folks laughing at me as a bad thing ... and clowns Are said to be crying on the inside)okay, let's let our public decide this!
hey, all you lex posters out there we need you to post your votes here in
our"Who's the Funny One ? Wayne (yes!) or Jim (no!) ?? " Survey !!
let's hear from you !
(wayne's the funny one!)
Posted by Doug in PA on August 21, 2003, at 19:59:05
In reply to 1st week help???, posted by El on August 21, 2003, at 18:13:36
Hi,
whether this is your first time or your 100th, everyone's body (and brain) acts differently. In that respect your are all alone...however you are far from being alone with your reasons for taking the meds. All of us have been through our own little version of hell. What side effects you have, may not be the same as anyone else. But we and you are having them. Barring some tragic effect like your nose falling off or you are so dizzy you can't stand up, try to stick it out for two months, which seems to be the magic number for a lot of ADs. Having said that, one caveat, keep your doctor informed as the weeks go by and the symptoms change. Also let them know what (ALL)OTC drugs you are taking. Some of them have really bad reactions with ADs...even small amounts of alchol or cold medication can knock you for a loop.
I seemed to get much worse when I switched to Lexapro but it started to get a little better after 6 weeks. "WHAT DID YOU SAY", SIX WEEKS THAT'S A LIFETIME. IT shure seems like it, but when the meds do cut in it seems like only a week or two.
Tomorrow call you doctor and explain the sympyoms. Most doctors will phone you back.
Best of luck from an other nut case who understands.Doug
========================================> I have never taken any medication before. lex is my first after a tragically brief episode with paxil that only lasted a week. I take 10mg (lately i have been cutting it in half, if that's ok?) and I feel like someone is squeezing my head at the temples. And the feeling of lightheadedness never goes away. It started the day i took my 1st pill and its been like this for a few days now. I am taking it for panic attacks and depression, but this feeling is causing me to have anxiety attacks. Does the feeling of lightheadedness go away, and is it normal to feel like my head is being squished? if it does go away, WHEN???
> El
Posted by hog80ci on August 21, 2003, at 20:15:52
In reply to re: new to Lexapro AND babbling... » hog80ci, posted by Arrianna on August 21, 2003, at 14:33:09
> Hey Hog! I totally hear ya'. I am also a recovering addict, and for some crazy reason, I had a tough time accepting help with medication. I thought it was a character defect and I should just be able to "fix it". Anyway, I'm really glad that you've also come to accept this. Another big step! The lexapro has really helped me- it's also allowed to work on my recovery and become aware of my real character defects. Have the people in your group been supportive? I was also scared to talk about it at first, but once I did, all I found was support and the knowledge that there's alot of people out there in the world of meds. Wish you the best of luck, and keep us posted on how your doing!
> ArriannaThanks for the words Arrianna. Once I started talking about it I found out that a lot of people in recovery are on meds. I'm in Arizona and at our state convention we had a work shop on recovery and mental illness. It was really encouraging to hear other addicts talk about being on ADs. Some people are still pretty hard core about no drugs at all but we're not all built the same way. I think I covered depression for years through my active addiction. Anyway, I'll stop rambling. Thanks again.
Jim
Posted by gamble on August 21, 2003, at 20:20:25
In reply to 1st week help???, posted by El on August 21, 2003, at 18:13:36
You have typical 1st week jitters. It will go away after about 4+ weeks. Believe me, it's worth the wait. See if your Dr. would prescibe .25mg of Alprazolam to get you through the first few weeks of side effects. It helped me a lot. Hang in there bud, the best is yet to come. Unfortunately, it's no pain, no gain. Good luck!!!!
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 21, 2003, at 20:25:59
In reply to re: maybe a LITTLE depressed and Who's Funny?, posted by lil' jimi on August 21, 2003, at 19:37:49
> hi Wayne!
>
> > I have been fighting the flu for about a week. Started as a sore throat and runny nose and now has moved to my chest. No anxiety or chance of a panic attack. Just this slight depressed feeling. I cant for the life of me remember how I felt anytime I was sick before. Either my mind has been wiped clean of this or it was just something I never thought about. Im sure it is nothing and I will feel fine when the flu goes away. But every board I go to I read about poop out. I try to ignore it, but its hard not to think about. I also have things in my personal life that need to be addressed but refuse to deal with them at this time. I guess what I feel is nothing and would be considered normal for anyone.
> > WAYNE
>
> sorry to hear you been suffering there ...
> but i do think it's natural to feel bummed out when you're down with the flu:
>
> ... ... my theory, er, the details ...
> ... virus hits body ... body calls in immune system ... immune system releases histamines ... ... histamines compromise neurotransmitters ... neurotransmitters cause the tired, achy, sore, stiff, i-think-i-better-lie-down feeling ... and they cause depressed of mood ... feeling down and tired promotes inactivity ... inactivity = rest ... you need your strenght to fight the flu
>
> ... ... when i've had the flu, it made my brain too tired to remember things ... but it could inspire you to recognize and appreciate how it feels to have the flu, we should All be grateful for our health ... we should not take it for granted
> ... unless you can't do that because you're sick, of course ...
>
> ... ... you and i and everyone of our siblings-in-lexapro have to endure the fear of future poop out ... it haunts us ... we have to expect this to make us worry ... this can create another stressor, wearing down our neurotransmitters' equilibrium ... ... and if you got the flu, this causes more bummer effects ...
>
> (we're not going to bring up those things we ... i mean, i ... i mean ... you have been putting off ... ... they can add to my anxieties ... i mean your anxieties ... that won't make me ... i mean, you feel better, so ... let's just not mention it, okay?)
>
> ... ... add it all up and you are feeling DOWN, man ...
> ... ... you're only on those 7 little milligrams, man ... ... they can only do so much
> ... (you know best, but once you got well, i'd bump you up, bro!)
>
> ... ... get lots of rest
> ... ... drink LOTS of fluids
> ... ... take some ibuprofen (motrin)
> ... ... give yourself some pampering, some treats ... ...
>
> .. .... in a few days you'll feel better
> .. .... hang in there and remember to ...
> TAKE CARE!!!!
> ~ jim
>
> p.s.
> *I*'m the funny one?!?!?? huh?
> (i don't remember calling myself the clown man ... did i ? really?) ...
> (well, i don't see folks laughing at me as a bad thing ... and clowns Are said to be crying on the inside)
>
> okay, let's let our public decide this!
>
> hey, all you lex posters out there we need you to post your votes here in
> our
>
> "Who's the Funny One ? Wayne (yes!) or Jim (no!) ?? " Survey !!
>
> let's hear from you !
>
> (wayne's the funny one!)Hi Jim, you are a trip bless your heart!!!!!!! I will try to resist talking about that one thing. Im doing ok, need to keep the fluids in me and stay on my routine. Im not depressed right this minute, I dont know!!!! Someone started calling me the clown man because of a story I put on a board. It was me comparing myself to clowns. I was suicidal at the time. But when I was better others started calling me the clown man. I kind of like it and may put it on my license plate. Oh well, no your a very interesting person. I picture you sitting on an old wooden porch. Little kids gathered around waiting for you to tell a story. Your a very entertaining sort of a person. I mean that in a good way. TAKE CARE!!!!!!!!
WAYNE>>>>>>>>>>> THANKS BY THE WAY!!!!!!
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