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Posted by Mrs C. on January 14, 2004, at 8:53:47
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP , posted by dreaminoftx on January 12, 2004, at 9:10:25
> Your messages have helped me so very much to understand that I can get through the side effects with time. The medication has helped me feel so very much better! Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad that you are feeling better and that I have helped. This board got me through the first difficult weeks too. Mrs. C.
Posted by hanging on on January 14, 2004, at 8:54:07
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP , posted by Gaza on January 13, 2004, at 14:32:26
day 8 of lex and feeling anxiety today. to many pressures in the world. job insecurity, the economy, wife and child... is this really going to help me get through life? how does anyone handle this? Please someone tell me what you do to get through...
Posted by Mrs C. on January 14, 2004, at 8:56:26
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP , posted by hanging on on January 12, 2004, at 11:15:45
> just started on 10mg of lex. on day 6. its going a little rough. I think I have had long term depression, but it has been brought to the surface due to recent job insecurity. Was on effexor for about a year in 2001... didn't work well.
>
> Trouble focusing. No end in sight. Will this actually get better? Will I actually feel better? Even if my life situation doesn't improve? thanks for some support.It will absolutely get better. Hang in there and as I have said before, please read old posts on this board. Anything you are feeling right now I am positive someone else has felt it and is now feeling great! Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs C. on January 14, 2004, at 9:00:34
In reply to Day 21 and a ?, posted by sexylexy on January 12, 2004, at 21:17:50
I like my husband alot better since I started Lex. Although the first month I sort of felt numb. Not really sad but not happy either. That has been replaced by more patience and more acceptance towards his annoying habits and more appreciation for his good qualities. We've been married 15 years this February so we are obviously committed to eachother but every little bit helps. Good Luck! Mrs. C.
Posted by LynneDa on January 14, 2004, at 9:09:49
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP , posted by hanging on on January 14, 2004, at 8:54:07
Hanging on -
Give it a little more time . . . you will get there! From all the posters here, it seems to take an average of 4 - 6 weeks to feel evened out. Your body is still adjusting. Once it starts working, you will be better able to deal with all the pressures and stress. I find that troubles come in layers and the more I have, the more it hurts. But with this medication, my anxiety has diminished to the point that I can peel away some of the layers and don't feel quite so burdened by every little thing. That way, I can deal with the really big things and let go of the smaller, nagging things.You'll start seeing small changes in your abilities (like I finally had the mental energy to clean out under my bathroom sink or I finally cleaned out a particular file drawer at work). Sounds insignificant, but you'll start seeing these changes in a couple of weeks.
I hope this makes sense and helps a bit! Please don't give up, you just need a little more time. We're here for you!
~ Lynne
Posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 9:20:00
In reply to Re: IS IT THE DREADED *POOP-OUT*??? » Esmarelda, posted by Mariposa on January 13, 2004, at 22:02:10
I am not sure what to do. I upped my dosage around the first of December because I was staying depressed since before Thanksgiving. I think the holidays may have something to do with it as I never do well during them, I think I have always had seasonal affective disorder and this was the first holidays without my beloved grandmother. However, be that as it may, I stayed busy enough that the holidays weren't too bad, but as soon as everything was over, I felt like I crashed. So, about a week ago, I started taking Wellbutrin with Lexapro to see if that helps. I seem to just not be able to get up and do it in the mornings. I get better as the day wears on. But, the bad part is I can really feel the disease lying to me again and putting negative thoughts in my head although I try to push them out. I hope this helps. I am hanging in there. If I have to increase or the Wellbutrin winds up helping, then so be it! Take care and you have helped me alot over the last few months. I truly wish you the best!
Posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 11:15:33
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP , posted by hanging on on January 14, 2004, at 8:54:07
> > > day 8 of lex and feeling anxiety today. to many pressures in the world. job insecurity, the economy, wife and child... is this really going to help me get through life? how does anyone handle this? Please someone tell me what you do to get through > > >
Dear, hanging on:
First of all, God bless you, life can certainly appear to be anything but a bowl of cherries most of the time, can't it?
Second, yes, Lexapro really will help you get through life. I promise. At eight days, you're still taking baby steps as far as Lexapro being able to help you. Trust that with each day, Lexapro is settling itself deeper within your system in order to do what it's meant to do ... help you through life.Meanwhile, there are things you can do to help yourself. First of all, if you're a religious or spiritual person, or even if you're not, don't forget to say a prayer every morning that you live. This is imperative for being able to "get through life on earth" ... trust me. Just ask God to help you though the next few hours, don't worry about tomorrow, it'll be taken care of in time.
That's pretty close to the second thing you need to do, and that's live life one-second at a time. Everyone tells us to take things "a day at a time" .. well, a day is too much to take at one time. Don't think any further than the moment that you're now living in. Think about how you feel "now" .. but know that you are going to feel better no matter how bad you may feel at any given moment.
I honestly believe that being able to do this can help us more that just about anything else we can do, other than prayer. Try not to think about how you're going to handle what happens tomorrow, or next week or month, just the present moment.
I'm not saying it's easy to live one moment at a time, it takes a lot of practice. But if you try it, and succeed, you'll be surprised at what a load it takes off of you, and how good you feel about life.
MomentsOur lives are made up of a millions different moments.
Some moments are spent searching for love, searching for peace and harmony, and laughing with loved ones. Other moments are spent simply surviving life.
But that life, with all it's joys and sorrows, is meant to be lived one moment at a time. It is with this knowledge that we discover a most wonderful truth ...
that Life was actually meant to be enjoyed.Whether we live in a forty-room mansion, surrounded by servants and wealth, or find it a struggle to manage the rent month to month, we have it within our power to be fully satisfied and live a life full of true meaning.
Living one moment at a time we have that ability, through cherishing each moment and rejoicing in each smile, each dream.
Bringing tender awareness, forgiving awareness, merciful awareness to each moment. We can experience each day anew, and with this fresh start we have what it takes to make all our dreams come true.Each moment is new, and living one moment at a time enables us to truly enjoy our life and live it to the fullest.
Take care, BobYuma
Posted by LynneDa on January 14, 2004, at 11:23:20
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP hanging on, posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 11:15:33
Bob - that's wonderfully inspirational for us all (as your posts usually are!). Thank you, I'll be looking back at that one again and may even print it out :-) I wish everyone the ability to be able to live in the moment and appreciate the small things that are sent our way!
~ Lynne
Posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 11:43:30
In reply to Mariposa - THE DREADED *POOP-OUT*???, posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 9:20:00
2 questions: How much Wellbutrin are you taking, and do you have to go to work when you get up in the morning.
> I am not sure what to do. I upped my dosage around the first of December because I was staying depressed since before Thanksgiving. I think the holidays may have something to do with it as I never do well during them, I think I have always had seasonal affective disorder and this was the first holidays without my beloved grandmother. However, be that as it may, I stayed busy enough that the holidays weren't too bad, but as soon as everything was over, I felt like I crashed. So, about a week ago, I started taking Wellbutrin with Lexapro to see if that helps. I seem to just not be able to get up and do it in the mornings. I get better as the day wears on. But, the bad part is I can really feel the disease lying to me again and putting negative thoughts in my head although I try to push them out. I hope this helps. I am hanging in there. If I have to increase or the Wellbutrin winds up helping, then so be it! Take care and you have helped me alot over the last few months. I truly wish you the best!
Posted by hanging on on January 14, 2004, at 11:45:42
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP hanging on, posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 11:15:33
thank you so much for the support... it realy does help.
I feel I have so much to be thankful for and am very fortunate, but many times I feel I have no where to go but down from here. Any shift in the "plan" makes me think its all going to go down... I am hanging in there... thanks again.
Posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 11:51:03
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP hanging on, posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 11:15:33
You're Great Bob!
Posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 12:09:55
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP , posted by LynneDa on January 14, 2004, at 9:09:49
Hanging on - Man dude. Do I know how you feel!
One thing that worked for me was to take 30 mg right up front. It was quite unpleasant, but it seemed to kick in well in just a week.
Quoting Lynne, I think - this was how I felt too.
Every little task was an impossible mountain before me.> Hanging on -
...and don't feel quite so burdened by every little thing.
...You'll start seeing small changes in your abilities (like I finally had the mental energy to clean out under my bathroom sink or I finally cleaned out a particular file drawer at work).
Posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 12:10:34
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP hanging on » BobYuma, posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 11:51:03
> > You're Great Bob!> >
Ah shucks, Esmarelda ... and God bless you, sweetheart.
Love ya, Bob
Posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 12:11:38
In reply to Re: Mariposa - THE DREADED *POOP-OUT*???, posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 11:43:30
I take 150 mg SR in the morning with my Lexapro and, yes, I go to work in the morning. Why? Do you have any experience with the combo?
Posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 12:12:14
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP - Esmarelda, posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 12:10:34
Sorry, E, didn't mean to post that twice.
Babble got crazy ... it wasn't me .. you know it wasn't me that got crazy ... right?
Posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 12:14:36
In reply to Re: Wonderful inspiration! » BobYuma, posted by LynneDa on January 14, 2004, at 11:23:20
> Bob - that's wonderfully inspirational for us all (as your posts usually are!). Thank you, I'll be looking back at that one again and may even print it out :-) I wish everyone the ability to be able to live in the moment and appreciate the small things that are sent our way!
~ Lynne > > >Thanks, Lynne. Bless you. You're a sweetie.
And I wish the same for us all.
Bob
Posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 12:21:14
In reply to Re: Mariposa - THE DREADED *POOP-OUT*??? » Gaza, posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 12:11:38
Yes I do have experience with these. Double that dose of Wwllbutrin, now. It'll kick in faster and you can cut down later if you want. I'm taking 10-20 mg lex, 400 wellbutrin.
Mornings were absulutely awful for me. EVERY DAY, wanting to call in sick. And I have a good job, good boss, good company, work with good people, excellent family, - EVERYTHING going my way. Thinking about all of that didn't even help. I knew I had to get help before I crashed permanently. I was tested as having "extreme depresion", and I thought, "Well that's stupid. I could have told you that."> I take 150 mg SR in the morning with my Lexapro and, yes, I go to work in the morning. Why? Do you have any experience with the combo?
Posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 12:30:45
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP hanging on, posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 11:15:33
"Wongerful inspiration" -- pooh!
Mr. "hanging on", everything Bob said is usless unless you can keep it in your mind and do it. You've got to do what he wrote, "hanging on". Submit yourself to God and see what happens. Test it. Also, you have really got to do the part where Bob says to take every day, RIGHT NOW, as only a few minutes - all there is is now. Ask yourself if you can go for 5 more minutes, and time it. Then time the next 5 minutes. And the next, and the next. That was another thing that helped me.
But regarding Bob's information, it was good, but you've *GOT* to live it, or it's wasted.
Posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 12:50:13
In reply to Re: Mariposa - THE DREADED *POOP-OUT*???, posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 12:21:14
Thank you so much Gaza - you may have saved my life. I was ready to throw in the towel because I felt like I was doing all the right things and nothing was working. I think I feel better already on the 150 mg. Do you really think I should double it? Do you take all the Wellbutrin at one time in the mornings?
Posted by Jayslace on January 14, 2004, at 12:59:34
In reply to Re: Loosing my mind on Lex? - HELP hanging on, posted by BobYuma on January 14, 2004, at 11:15:33
Bob,
Thank you for that post! I have tears right now, but they are happy tears just from reading the inspirational words you have written.
Also, I am going to be printing them out so I can read them often. My husband will also be smiling just to see what you have written.
Peace and comfort to you always.
And to us all!
Ruthie
Posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 13:06:21
In reply to Re: Mariposa - THE DREADED *POOP-OUT*??? » Gaza, posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 12:50:13
Mariposa, I embrace you with love. I was at my absolute, absolute! end also. Double the wellbutrin, like I said, NOW. I'm taking 400 mg/day. I take about 100 mg 30-50 minutes before getting up. That makes actually getting out of bed much easier. Getting help to just get out of bed was critical. Death was preferrable. Sometimes I will also take 50 mg caffiene tablet (liquid is absorbed too fast) at the same time in the morning, then I go back to bed, and go to sleep, knowing I will be ok to get out of bed when the alarm goes off 30-50 minutes later.
Then, I will take the rest of the 300 mg during the day, usually taking 100-200 mg at a time, untill I've taken 400 mg. I try to not take it later than about 5 pm or so, so I'll be able to sleep ok. I split the lexapro in half, between late morning, and before going to bed.
I hope this helps you, and many others. Man-o-man, I completely sympathize. Thinking where I was, how deep in that pit... I can't think of the words to describe how mentally & emotionally painful it was.> Thank you so much Gaza - you may have saved my life. I was ready to throw in the towel because I felt like I was doing all the right things and nothing was working. I think I feel better already on the 150 mg. Do you really think I should double it? Do you take all the Wellbutrin at one time in the mornings?
Posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 13:13:18
In reply to Re: Mariposa - THE DREADED *POOP-OUT*???, posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 13:06:21
Thanks Gaza! I am not at the bottom of the pit again yet like I was a few months ago. I usually can get up (eventually) at some point, but I feel like I could slide back down real easy! Take care and much love to you and others here!
Posted by sexylexy on January 14, 2004, at 13:45:33
In reply to Re: Mariposa - THE DREADED *POOP-OUT*??? » Gaza, posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 13:13:18
Hi ya'll
I am having a really bad day. I guess today is about 22 on lex (10mg). This is the worst I have felt in quite a long time. I am sick today, bad sinus, sore throat ect which has caused me to stay home from work today. I am sick and all alone with my family and boyfriend 4 states away.
I think I my PMDD is coming out in full force. I am so ready for this stuff to kick in so that I can deal with this. Its like one second I am crying, then ok some of the hypersensitivity is back and am feeling anxious as well. Ladies does this ever get better. Will this stuff kick in and let me have a normal life again. My side effects are going away so I don't want to give up. I jsut want to feel normal again. Smile, laugh be happy about something.
I am just so sad and frusterated today. Anyone else feeling this way, will it ever work? Is 22 days to soon to move up my dose? Help please!
A not so sexy feeling lexy
Posted by Esmarelda on January 14, 2004, at 13:49:27
In reply to someone help! , posted by sexylexy on January 14, 2004, at 13:45:33
HANG IN THERE - It was a good 5 weeks before I felt any better and I actually felt the worse around 2-3 weeks. Maybe you really do have the flu and Pms. Take care!
Posted by Gaza on January 14, 2004, at 13:56:39
In reply to someone help! , posted by sexylexy on January 14, 2004, at 13:45:33
But... but... you're sick today. You can't judge lexapro when you're so sick like that.
It sounds funny when you say you're all alone... with your family.> Hi ya'll
> I am having a really bad day. I guess today is about 22 on lex (10mg). This is the worst I have felt in quite a long time. I am sick today, bad sinus, sore throat ect which has caused me to stay home from work today. I am sick and all alone with my family and boyfriend 4 states away.
> I think I my PMDD is coming out in full force. I am so ready for this stuff to kick in so that I can deal with this. Its like one second I am crying, then ok some of the hypersensitivity is back and am feeling anxious as well. Ladies does this ever get better. Will this stuff kick in and let me have a normal life again. My side effects are going away so I don't want to give up. I jsut want to feel normal again. Smile, laugh be happy about something.
> I am just so sad and frusterated today. Anyone else feeling this way, will it ever work? Is 22 days to soon to move up my dose? Help please!
> A not so sexy feeling lexy
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