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Posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 6:42:54
In reply to RE: LEXY, posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 6:40:27
Hey I dont know about anyone else..but this is the second night that we have not heard from Mrs. C. and I'm really nervous it is not like her...I guess there is nothing that we can do but just worried..everyone have a great day...And Mrs. C. if you are out there We miss you and are very worried about you...Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:08:37
In reply to Re: Mrs C. » Mrs. C, posted by want info on March 16, 2004, at 14:33:13
EM, should be any day now. Maybe today! It was about 6 weeks for me on 10mgs but since you have increased to 15 only a week ago it may be a little bit longer. You are almost there and you will know when it happens. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:24:47
In reply to A Story for Mrs. C, posted by jlynne on March 17, 2004, at 1:43:46
Jlynne, thanks for sharing with me. I have read about your form of OCD and it really amzaes me. I'm sure it is very difficult for you to deal with being unsure of things and have to check and recheck. My form of OCD has never included those rituals. Mine is always health related. Just today, I am worrying about the ringing sound in my ear when all is quiet and wondering why I have it. The "me" before lexapro would be searching the web for information and skimming through my medical books looking for clues. The new me is trying very hard to let it go and refusing to waste time looking for more reasons to worry. But the thought stays with me for days. Hopefully not weeks in this case but we'll see. Hope you will tell me more stories about yourself, it helps to know that I am not alone. Does anyone else here do this? Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:32:53
In reply to RE: jlynne, posted by mystic on March 17, 2004, at 6:38:11
Hi Mystic, my month has just been so hectic and will continue to be until after Easter. Please don't worry about me if I don't post for a few days. I'm fine and feeling much better these days. I'm just really busy! I can't believe how active you all have been over the past few days. I have been at the computer almost an hour now catching up with everything. There were over 80 posts that I missed! Good news, I got my period today. That's not the good news though, the good news is that it came unexpectedly. It was on time but didn't even feel the anxiety I have usually felt before the "event" that gives me a clue that it's on it's way. I have been moving along pretty normally. I have had some obsessive thinking about ringing in my ear but I'm dealing with that okay. It's not depressing me. My next appointment with the therapist is next week and we will begin to work through whatever makes me tick. Hoping that the increase in the dose will eventually get rid of these thoughts. I may have to go to 20 as suggested by the doc.
Anyway, everyone seems like they are doing okay and progressing pretty well. I'm a little concerned about Simus and want you to know that I am praying for you. Talk to ya all later. Mrs.C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:43:47
In reply to Did ya miss me?, posted by sexylexy on March 17, 2004, at 23:25:14
HI LEXY! I missed your perky posts! Glad that you are back safely and that you had a fun trip. You sound wonderful. I am feeling really good too. The side effect from 15 were very mild and only lasted about 2 days. I may go up to 20 soon too but for now am happy at 15. Thanks for asking! Talk to ya soon. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:46:03
In reply to Mrs. c, posted by jlynne on March 18, 2004, at 0:05:18
Thanks Jlynne, I am absolutely fine, just busy these days. It really helps to know that others are concerned about me.
You sound so much better. Your tone is alot lighter. Are you noticing a difference yet? Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:51:27
In reply to RE: jlynne, posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 6:37:52
Mystic, I am thinking about you today as you recover. My wisdom tooth is getting removed next week and I am dreading it so I can feel your pain. Hope you feel better soon. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:54:10
In reply to RE: Mrs. C., posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 6:42:54
By now, everyone should know that I am doing great! Just super crazed with life right now. So glad I have lex or I'm not sure I could deal with everything going on. Nothing bad, just alot. You guys make everything easier too. Take care everyone. Mrs. C
Posted by want info on March 18, 2004, at 9:30:42
In reply to Did ya miss me?, posted by sexylexy on March 17, 2004, at 23:25:14
hey lexy! i am on 15mg now for about a week and i feel a lot better actually. the spaciness is going away. im so glad you had a great trip. im afraid im jinxing myself by saying its going well, but here's hoping! EM
Posted by LynneDa on March 18, 2004, at 10:16:25
In reply to RE: jlynne, posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 6:37:52
Hi Mystic - Glad you made it through, go easy on yourself today . . . low expectations and all that :-). At least it's over! I have some gum pain that I need to go and have checked out & I can't even make the appt.!!!!!!!
~ Lynne
Posted by LynneDa on March 18, 2004, at 10:54:22
In reply to RE: jlynne, posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:32:53
Hi Mrs. C. - good to hear you're busy - that is a sign of "normal" isn't it?!?! I think I read somewhere that tinnitus (ear ringing) can be one of the s/e's of ADs. I think magnesium is supposed to help that!
Have a great week and glad to hear you're doing so well. Hopefully you'll find therapy enjoyable. After the first few "getting to know you" sessions, I really look forward to it.
~ Lynne
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 15:12:23
In reply to RE: Mrs. C. » Mrs. C, posted by LynneDa on March 18, 2004, at 10:54:22
Hey, thanks for the magnesium tip. I will try that. I am thinking of calling my doc to have her take a look at my ear. We are flying in 3 weeks and if there is something else going on, I'd like to find out before then.
My life is so "normal" it's scarey. I'm the typical "mom" who volunteers for everything and plus I go to school. That along with my two girls, husband, home, work, planning a trip...Need I say more! Five months ago this kind of schedule sent me hiding in my room crying for mercy, literally. Lexapro has given me the tools to deal with these things again without cracking up. See Ya. Mrs. C
Posted by LynneDa on March 18, 2004, at 15:19:36
In reply to RE: Mrs. C., posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 15:12:23
Mrs. C. - It might be a good idea to mention it to your doctor, you could just have an ear infection or something simple.
I am soooo glad to hear that you're feeling "normal" . . . bravo, congratulations and hooray! It is what I want too!! To spend your time on the things you value and not have it stress you out or make you feel pushed to the edge of sanity is something a lot of people take for granted I think :-). It's funny how growing up and into my 20's all I wanted was a career and in my late 30's & into my 40's all I want is to help at school, keep up the house, take care of my family!
I'm very happy for you, it sounds like you are there!
~ Lynne
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Hey, thanks for the magnesium tip. I will try that. I am thinking of calling my doc to have her take a look at my ear. We are flying in 3 weeks and if there is something else going on, I'd like to find out before then.
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> My life is so "normal" it's scarey. I'm the typical "mom" who volunteers for everything and plus I go to school. That along with my two girls, husband, home, work, planning a trip...Need I say more! Five months ago this kind of schedule sent me hiding in my room crying for mercy, literally. Lexapro has given me the tools to deal with these things again without cracking up. See Ya. Mrs. C
Posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 17:05:44
In reply to RE: Mrs. C. » Mrs. C, posted by LynneDa on March 18, 2004, at 15:19:36
Hey Girl!
I was able to stay away from the little white wedding chapels in Vegas. However, he did take me to Tiffany and Co. He told me to pick out three rings, I did so and he had them all written down with the sales womans name/number ect soooooo, I may be getting a wonderful blue box with something big and sparkly inside???????
Yiiiiipppeeee
Lexy
Posted by LynneDa on March 18, 2004, at 17:09:56
In reply to LynneDa =), posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 17:05:44
Oooohhhh myyyy! My eyes and mouth are big round O's right now - Wow, Tiffany's AND the chance to have input into what you want. Very cool! You better describe it in great detail whenever you get it! Are you graduating this year or how far do you have to go?
~ Lynne
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Hey Girl!
> I was able to stay away from the little white wedding chapels in Vegas. However, he did take me to Tiffany and Co. He told me to pick out three rings, I did so and he had them all written down with the sales womans name/number ect soooooo, I may be getting a wonderful blue box with something big and sparkly inside???????
> Yiiiiipppeeee
> Lexy
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 17:12:22
In reply to RE: Mrs. C. » Mrs. C, posted by LynneDa on March 18, 2004, at 15:19:36
Lynne,
Yep, it's amazing how much we all take for granted before something life-changing happens. I'll take normal. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 17:23:31
In reply to LynneDa =), posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 17:05:44
Holy Crap! That's wonderful! (excuse my language). Did you see the movie "Sweet Home Alabama"? So good. He took her to Tiffany's and closed down the place so she could pick out her ring! How cool for you and I'm happy as can be for you. Mrs. C
Posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 17:40:31
In reply to Re: LynneDa =) » sexylexy, posted by LynneDa on March 18, 2004, at 17:09:56
Hey Girls,
hahaha, I am really excited and wish I were running around with "the ring on my finger". The ring that I like the best was a 2.00 carat Asscher cut (its like a square emerald cut named after the man who cut all the royal jewels) it has a layer of 24 smaller diamonds that go around it and 24 diamond on the sides and fron of the platnium, even the prongs have diamonds!!!! My hand was shaking when I had it on... BLLLIIINNNGGGG, just hoping it will be mine someday.
Lexy
Posted by susielalala on March 18, 2004, at 18:17:47
In reply to RE: Mrs. C.-I love you guys!, posted by Mrs. C on March 18, 2004, at 8:54:10
Have you always felt this good on the lex or did you have problems in the beginning?
Posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 19:32:15
In reply to RE: Mrs. C.-I love you guys!, posted by susielalala on March 18, 2004, at 18:17:47
Susie,
Hi... I saw your note to Mrs.C. I can tell you that for me lexapro was not always that good, infact I did not start feeling good until I upped my dose to 15mg. However, I did have some really good things happen from the 10mgs but just still was not myself, I would say that 10mg got me about 70-75% back to me, I would say that on 15 mg I have been feeling about 85% and two days had 90% days. I am hoping to see some 100% from the 20mg which I started today. Hang in and hang on, it is a journey of ups and downs, at this point I am having more ups than downs. If you have any doubts, go to the archives and read my early postings. wheeeew,if I can come out of it, so can you. Good luck and God Bless
Lexy
Posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 20:31:11
In reply to Re: Did ya miss me? » sexylexy, posted by want info on March 18, 2004, at 9:30:42
Hey Emily...Not sure you remember I never really get a response to my posts from you..but I'm on the same amount of time on the lex and was right off the paxil although I'm still on 10mgs..and i'm feeling really good..had some dental work done yesterday and got through ok even though still feeling a lot of pain and somewhat depressed an anxious tonight...I know how you feel about feeling like you jinx yourself when you say you are feeling good..But boy was it great to hear that you are doing better from you on your post...been waiting to hear that for a couple of weeks...So hope it continues...And you deserve it take care Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 20:33:43
In reply to LynneDa =), posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 17:05:44
OOOOOO Lexy you will definately have to let us in on when that happens...That is sooooo exciting...and from tiffanys wow that will be great...glad you are doing good..take care Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 20:42:48
In reply to RE: Mrs. C.-I love you guys! » susielalala, posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 19:32:15
Lexy..you are so right there are so many ups and downs...When I first started without everyone on the posts I would have probably given up and if I hadnt it would have been 100 times harder without everyone on here because the knowledge I got on these posts were invaluable...I could realize that I wasnt alone and that I wasnt feeling anything that everyone hadnt felt and everyone kept telling me to ride it out and I did and feel better..I'm afraid that I'm starting to slip again not sure if it is because of the dental work I had done yesterday and the stress from that or worrying about the upcoming baby shower next week or just worrying that I dont deserve to feel better and it is going to end...I am due for my cycle and that worries me also since last month it was terrible but wasnt on Lex that long..We all know how we can obsess about things and I guess I'm rattling tonight..Just feeling a little depressed and anxious and not feeling that great...I'm done..I'm really excited that Emily is finally starting to see some difference and feeling better..>I'm glad that Mrs C. is back..and I'm really excited about the upcoming engagement hahahah...I'm glad I found all of you..and thank you so much for sharing...Take care and talk to you soon...Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 20:50:43
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Mrs C. so glad to hear from you..was worried...I started my therapy yesterday and it was good just like you last week..She is an older woman and is very interested in helping me...I dont know if I meantioned I know someone else on the posts mentioned this..but I was abused from an uncle when I was very young and when you start therapy it is like therapists just fixate on those things I feel that I have moved on..The one thing I wanted to share because I know that somone else had mentioned abuse with her father and just not sure who...But there is a therapy called EMDR and it is rapid eye movement therapy and it is supposed to be very good at this kind of thing I just wanted to share that because this woman that I saw yesterday also mentioned it so I think they are getting some really good results..I didnt know who to pass that to...I'm going to pass on that for now but maybe in the future...I'm not going to confront the abuser as he already knows...I feel that anyone that gets therapy needs to feel comfortable and secure with a therapist and tell them what they need and want out of the sessions and that is the exact question that the therapist asked me yesterday ...the first time in years and years of therapy...So that comes with age being assertive about your needs...I'm glad that you found someone that is good we all need some help sometimes and I pray that it works out for you...Take care of yourself and talk to you soon...Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 21:45:33
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Evening jlynne not remembering if I got to you tonight I'm very spacy and anxious tonight..But wanted to check in on you and hope that you had a good day and you are feeling ok and the increase is being good to you...Talk to you soon>>>mystic
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