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Posted by mystic on April 5, 2004, at 18:30:12
In reply to Feeling like poop myself II, posted by ednababish on April 5, 2004, at 10:43:04
Edna...I would definately say mostly situational...We do have to understand that there are times when the stress are going to get to us and that the meds arent enough for this one thing...You might have to come over to the social one because think I will get in trouble for not talking meds...redirected Lexaproers is the thread..please come over...But you have to give yourself a break and realize you have a lot on your plate and you are doing awsome just to be able to get through everything you are...SO give yourself a pat on the back and keep talking so that we can help you through...But think you have to come on over to the other side...redirected lexaproers...Take care my friend and good luck...Mystic
Posted by sexylexy on April 5, 2004, at 18:46:38
In reply to RE::: WOW edna, posted by mystic on April 5, 2004, at 18:30:12
Edna...
I feel your pain. I am in my last 19 days of graduate school and trying to finish my thesis, my hours for my internship, find a new place to live in a different state, get rid of all my stuff here, pack, go to class and keep my sanity. I moved up to 20mg and was feeling pretty good. I had a crash on last friday and cried for about two hours straight, just sobbing Felt a lot better after getting it out. I wrote my P-doc in a panic (my p-doc is great, she is bi-polar (mostly depression) and so she knows a lot about the diease) She said that its really hard for us when we have been feeling good then start to have some bad times. She said the best and worst things in life come with stress...weddings, graduation, divorces ect. She said the important thing was to take it day by day and not think just because you are having a hard time right now that "it" is coming back.
Good Luck, God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 5, 2004, at 19:22:32
In reply to RE::: WOW edna, posted by mystic on April 5, 2004, at 18:30:12
Hey Lexy...was hoping that you were feeling much better today...and it is soooooo good that you have a great pdoc to help you and talk to you when things arent going so well ...a lot of people dont have that luxury...For me i have a wonderful dr but she is out of the country when i need her most for 3 weeks cant wait until next week she gets back....I hope that today was better than this weekend...couldnt really figure that out...I know you said after you cried you felt better so hopefully the stress is subsiding...Shoot think I'm gonna get in trouble for not talking meds so here goes...How is the increase to 20mg going..I am really trying to get to a place for me to go up to 15mg takes me a while to finally get there but thinking maybe this weekend....Take care lexy we all love you...Mystic
Posted by sexylexy on April 5, 2004, at 19:37:21
In reply to RE:: Lexy, posted by mystic on April 5, 2004, at 19:22:32
Thanks Mystic!
The increase to 20 was going AWESOME until this past week and I had my breakdown. Now, I am just feeling really unconfident, its hard to go from really feeling like "YESSSSSSS this is finally going away." but then this creeps up on me... hopefully I will be on the up swing again soon.I am wondering if it maybe my body adjusting to the new dosage? Its strange I had my period last week but feel like I have PMS this week. Who knows! My Mom is coming to visit me on Thursday to help me pack and hopefully a little shopping too. Good luck...5 1/2 half weeks till the precious baby joins the world.
lots of love,
Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 5, 2004, at 20:18:24
In reply to RE:: Lexy, posted by sexylexy on April 5, 2004, at 19:37:21
Hey lexy...i was just talking to my sister this morning and we were saying how it is weird that we are worse after our periods are over than before or during..I have tons of energy during but after is when I dont feel very good..She is also on lex 10mgs it works good for her but she went on it just to even out her moods because she felt she was yelling at everyone too much..not because of strong anxiety/depression..but just an FYI..you are not alone...Mystic
Posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:00:03
In reply to RE::: WOW edna, posted by sexylexy on April 5, 2004, at 18:46:38
hi guys. i have noticed something i wanted to ask you all about. i take my lex at night...usually between 10 and 11 pm. i have noticed a dizziness/anxiety that usually hits me around 2-3 pm. do you all think taking the lex in the morning might alleviate this? when do you all take it? anything pdocs have said?
thanks...EM
Posted by ednababish on April 6, 2004, at 14:11:50
In reply to Re: Joint Pain with Lexapro, posted by Cairo on April 5, 2004, at 12:35:13
Cairo is right, and I am glad she said something because I am in the same boat with the aches and pains and fibromyalgia. It usually passes.
Edna
Posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 14:17:58
In reply to RE:: Lexy, posted by mystic on April 5, 2004, at 20:18:24
So I knew it was too good to be true. I went up to 10mgs about 2 weeks ago and didn't experience any side effects until now- I went on lex for anxiety and yet today I'm experiencing more depression then I know what to do with. Has anybody else experienced this during a change in dose? I was expecting increased anxiety. Not this. I feel like I can just sit in a corner and cry.
Posted by bride2be on April 6, 2004, at 14:27:39
In reply to morning or night lex? HELP..., posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:00:03
i take my lex as soon as i wake up. the time is usually like 9am. it works best for me. i am groggy at about 6pm, but it is not too bad. maybe you would be happier if you took it in the morning. my doc told me not to take mine at night. when i first got on it, i took it at 12pm and i just did not like it, so she said to take it as soon as i wake up. i find that it works out pretty good for me. hope that helps.
Posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:28:00
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose, posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 14:17:58
mel...the only depression ive had regarding this med was that it wouldnt work...when i realize ive been on it 8 wks and still have some trouble i sometimes get depressed. is your period coming? a lot of ppl have problems around that time...EM
Posted by bride2be on April 6, 2004, at 14:30:26
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose, posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 14:17:58
I wonder why you are feeling more depression than anxiety. i uped to 20 and had no side effects. i have not been depressed at all since 3 weeks on lex. maybe you should call your doctor and ask her what is going on. anxiety is easier to handle than depression (atleast for me). i am so sorry to hear that you are sad. maybe you are having a bad day, and you will feel better tommarrow. let me know if you need any help with anything else. good luck and i hope you feel better soon!
Posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:31:03
In reply to Re: morning or night lex? HELP..., posted by bride2be on April 6, 2004, at 14:27:39
thanks bride...did she say why not to take it at night? and do you STAY groggy, or just feel that way briefly around 6? thanks! em
Posted by bride2be on April 6, 2004, at 14:34:16
In reply to Re: morning or night lex? HELP... » bride2be, posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:31:03
well, its actually pretty annoying b/c i am not really groggy, but i yawn alot. even if i am not tired. but everyone said the yawning should go away. my doc actually said that if i took it when i woke up that it would help with lifes daily pressures. maybe it helps u get through the day better if you take it when you wake up rather than before you go to bed. BUT my fiance is on paxil and his doc said to take his before he goes to bed. i dont get it, but you do what is best for you. you may want to take it when you wake up and see how it works for you. see ya!
Posted by trucker on April 6, 2004, at 14:41:42
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose » mel_light, posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:28:00
WHERE DO YOU LIVE MEL??? WHAT SURROUNDS?
Posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:44:47
In reply to Re: morning or night lex? HELP..., posted by bride2be on April 6, 2004, at 14:34:16
thanks again. i used to be on paxil and took it at night...so i just kept doing that when i switched to lex. i may try it...
Posted by bride2be on April 6, 2004, at 15:01:20
In reply to Re: morning or night lex? HELP... » bride2be, posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:44:47
your welcome, if you need anything else let me know. the switch may be better for you. let me know what you decide to do. thanks!
Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 15:10:02
In reply to morning or night lex? HELP..., posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 14:00:03
Hi EM,
Taking your Lex in the morning might help with the anxiety that hits you in the afternoon. It's worth a try. I take mine between 10 and 11 and it has worked out well so far. When I first started, my panic would hit at 4 or 5 in the morning...so I stuck with the evening dose and hoped that at some point I would get a full nights rest. It took 5 weeks, but now I don't have any problems sleeping.
Really, whatever works best for you is when you should take your Lex. I'd like to suggest that if you decide to switch do it gradually. Take 5 mgs at your regular time and 5 mgs in the morning for a couple of days (aren't you at 10 mgs?). This way your body will have more time to adjust to the new time.
Good Luck!
K.
Posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 15:38:25
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose » want info, posted by trucker on April 6, 2004, at 14:41:42
northern California- San Francisco bay area- I feel so yuck.
Posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 15:40:35
In reply to Re: morning or night lex? HELP..., posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 15:10:02
thanks k...i am on 20...maybe i will try 10 in the am and 10 at night, and then all of it in the am...thanks!
Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 16:11:45
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose, posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 14:17:58
Hi Mel,
I'm assuming that you started out at 5 mgs, is that right? I started out at 10 mgs and for me the second week was the worst. A lot of people seem to hit a rough spot during week 2...although, I can't help but wonder why you didn't experience any difficulties during your second week at 5 mgs and you're having trouble now. Maybe there simply wasn't enough Lexapro in your system for you to feel any side effects. Just a thought.
I suggest trying to wait it out another week. See if your mood doesn't improve. I'm willing to bet that it will. When I increased to 15 mgs I felt a little out of it for about 2 weeks. Yesterday I increased to 20 mgs and am feeling much more depressed than usual. I hate it...but the good news is that it gets better. In a week or so you and I will both be feeling much better than we do now. Hang in there, even if you do go sit in a corner and cry - know that you're not alone.
K.
Posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 17:18:34
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose » mel_light, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 16:11:45
I'm sorry I guess I wasn't clear- I did have the lex side effects at first but I hadn't had any since upping my dose to 10mgs until today. I'm sure I'll snap out of it I'm just sad right now and have a lot going on. Probably just overwhelmed. I appreciate all of your advice and know that with all of your help I'll hang in there. :-)
Posted by sexylexy on April 6, 2004, at 17:37:25
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose, posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 14:17:58
Mel...
I had the same problem. I got on Lex for terrible anxiety. When the anxiety was gone I was left with depression. I think it was there before but masked by terrible anxiety? In very few cases, these drugs do make depression worse or bring it on... see how you are feeling. I recently raised to 20mg of lex, had a great two weeks and am not not feeling so good. I wondering if it is just our bodies, getting adjusted!!!
Good luck, God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by wantinfo on April 6, 2004, at 17:47:03
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose, posted by sexylexy on April 6, 2004, at 17:37:25
im in the beginning of my 2nd week on 20mg...had been feeling great but kind of anxious, dizzy and out of it now. it is nice to know im not alone...E
Posted by sexylexy on April 6, 2004, at 18:56:17
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose ME TOO GUYS, posted by wantinfo on April 6, 2004, at 17:47:03
Hey...
It must be something weird when you increase again, I was doing pretty darn well, now I am not feeling so well, better than yesterday, I cried my little self to sleep last night. I feel better today, spacey though and more negitive than I had been for a few weeks. Yuck, I hate this negitive thinking, I am also so sensitive to what people say to me, it sucks. Oh well, hope that things will get better for me when my moods even out. I feel like my brain is being re-wired again. Oh well, Im giving it to God and trying not to worry about it. Everyone smile,
Lexy
Posted by ednababish on April 7, 2004, at 9:54:34
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose, posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 14:17:58
Dear Mel,
Like you I am being treated for anxiety, panic, and depression (in that order). I switched from 25mgs Paxil CR to 10mgs Lexapro without any break. When my dosage was raised to 15mgs after two weeks at 10mgs, I suffered from depression for about two weeks. Then it lifted and I felt much better. You will too,
Thinking of you,
Edna B
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