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Posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 17:01:41
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
Vandy followed the bread crumbs. Jeez! I'm going to be very careful. Almost afraid to put a period at the end of a sentence for fear my comments will be redirected to a section for "that time of the month."
I dont know who posted this but I thought I was going to laugh my butt off...it is soooo funny....I know that we were all so frustrated last weekend as to whether or not we would be able to stay in contact and be able to relate to each other in a caring way...But we have and we did find each other and I'm very very very grateful I care about all of you and I'm a lucky person to have found you all...Your all angels..A Friend Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 17:03:55
In reply to RE: magdalena, posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:18:12
Afternoon...Magdalena...How are you feeling today???...Are you feeling a little better...a little better is good you know...and you are another day on the way...another day down...I'm feeling ok...anxious and a migraine but spent the day with my daughter and that is always a great thing...I think of you often and hope that you get through this period with the Paxil..I know that it will be good for you when it finally kicks in but please be patient..!!!!>...Can I ask why you chose the Paxil over the Lexapro?...Talk to you soon...A Friend Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 21:37:09
In reply to RE: lynne, posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 16:18:03
Have a refreshing break and enjoy your children. Talk to ya when you return. Mrs. C
Posted by sexylexy on March 19, 2004, at 21:39:28
In reply to RE: lynne, posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 21:37:09
Hi Ya'll,
I have heard some really good things about lexapro and wellbutrin as a cocktail. I am thinking about going that way. The problem is, when my whole fiasco started, my temp GP gave me Wellbutrin when I was complaining of anxiety. Of course I now know that this is a stimiluant but at the time did not know and was an anxious mess after taking it.
I am wondering, if lexapro helps to curb some of the se from wellbutrin including anxiety. Thanks 1000000, God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 21:41:45
In reply to RE: Mrs C., posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 16:58:43
Hey Mystic,
I always had extra anxiety and tension right before my period. My OCD is always worse then too. Lexapro has helped in that area especially since upping to 15mgs. I didn't even know mine was coming this month. Anyway, you'll get through it.My next appt. with the therapist is the 23rd. I'm looking forward to it but at the same time I am nervous. It's all so new to me.
Have homework to do so I'll have to talk to ya tomorrow. Praying that you don't get a headache this weekend. I had a bad one tonight but it went away. Goodnight. Mrs. C
Posted by Simus on March 19, 2004, at 23:17:25
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
> Vandy followed the bread crumbs. Jeez! I'm going to be very careful. Almost afraid to put a period at the end of a sentence for fear my comments will be redirected to a section for "that time of the month."
ROTFL!!! Thanks for the laugh!
Posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 0:04:17
In reply to Re: Mystic » jlynne, posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 11:46:02
It is never easy to bring up the subject of sexual abuse - I never know how people are going to react. Thank you all for being so supportive. I thank God that I was able to forgive my dad before he died (seven yrs ago) and my mom, who is in a nursing home now. They were also victims as children, and what they suffered was so appalling compared to what they did to me. My mom has dementia now, and it breaks my heart to know that she will never be able to find peace here on earth. It may be difficult to understand, but I love my parents very much. What they did happened a very long time ago, and it stopped before I was in grade school (I am 54yrs old now).
I'm sorry to go on about such an uncomfortable subject, but I want to explain that even though I have come to terms with what happened, I learned very early in life that the world is not a safe place for me. I have found it very difficult to un-learn that, but I am working on it.
I seem to be in a constant state of "fight or flight", and I am sure that this has to affect how my brain produces and releases the chemicals in my body. I sometimes feel that I am somehow subconsciously fighting the meds because my brain senses a threat to its defense system. That is why I get scared when I have to increase - maybe my brain will just keep fighting the drugs and no amount will be strong enough. Does anyone else feel like that? ...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 0:11:46
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
> Vandy followed the bread crumbs. Jeez! I'm going to be very careful. Almost afraid to put a period at the end of a sentence for fear my comments will be redirected to a section for "that time of the month."
That is too, too funny, Vandy.
[You passed the challenge; now you have immunity!] lol ...jlynne
Posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 6:28:40
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers » vandy, posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 0:11:46
Morning jlynne...I'm right here with ya...I feel the same way...sometimes when I have panic it is like there is something that makes me afraid deep inside of me and I think from my childhood all the way around an abusive mother (verbally controlling) and the other abuse there was little control and our little brains and feeling at that time when they are supposed to be determining how we react to the rest of our lives is somehow damaged...but I also believe that the meds will help with the anxiety and depression...your doing sooooooo goood...We just need to give ourselves a break and give it time..We will get through this and be happy that we did...GREAT BIG HUG...You forgave and that is great!!!!!....We all have our own issues to deal with and like I have said before this one is ours..I'm here for you and I hope that you have a great great day and obviously we are in the right place....Mystic
Posted by wantinfo on March 20, 2004, at 11:21:40
In reply to RE: lexy » mystic, posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 23:10:53
hey lexy...my therapist suggested i do the same thing. mark 5 times a day how i am feeling overall. i seem to notice patterns that help me figure out how to cope.
i am now on 15mg for about 1 and a half weeks. i dont like to say this bc i feel like im jinxing myself, but i feel somewhat better. how are you? congrats on the potential ring! EM
Posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 13:19:56
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hello everyone how is everyone doing??...good I hope...EM you sounded good today just hang in there you are sounding really good and I noticed that when I was feeling better I started to try to help others out more and that is what you are doing...I am going shopping today for baby shower decorations for next weekend...it is only a week away now..and only 8 weeks until the baby gets her maybe..haha...Have been anxious lately think I have been worrying too much about my daughter and after the baby is born...with her eating disorder I just worry that she is going to go back to her habits...The weight that she has gained is beginning to bother her but she has done soooo well she has gained exactly what the dr has encouraged..But my problem and hoping that the meds help is thinking too far in the future...I worry about them dropping the baby or falling with the baby and I just obcess about all these things all the time...I just always think about the bad things that happen...because with me they usually do..Not that I'm complaining things could be a lot worse and I found all of you and the meds seem to be kicking in some people never get relief...so i'm going to try to be more positive...Thanks for listening hope everyone had a great day,...Mystic
Posted by wantinfo on March 20, 2004, at 15:01:07
In reply to RE::: Hello Everyone, posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 13:19:56
hey mystic...you sound pretty good also. i would try to worry about others less and try to fix yourself first...i feel like i'm qualified to give that advice since i constantly try to fix everyone else! you will be more helpful to your daughter when you are feeling better. are you on 15mgs yet? EM
Posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 15:44:25
In reply to RE::: Hello Everyone » mystic, posted by wantinfo on March 20, 2004, at 15:01:07
Hey EM...I didnt go up to 15 mgs yet wanted to wait until after the baby shower and I have been feeling ok...just have my rough spots..I'm also going into the delivery room with mel and her fiance and want to be ok for that...To tell the truth I am scared to do it and I really want 10mgs to work for now...and I have been feeling better just have my moments which seem to be circumstances...It is sometimes difficult to figure out what you are feeling from the meds and what you would feel anyway...I know that it is brought up a lot in the postings as blaming the meds for feelings that we have ...It is really easier for others to look at your posts and see that you are getting better than for you to think of yourself and think there has been little improvement...You have gotten better over the last week and you can tell from your posts..and like you I'm afraid to admit it in fear that it will go away....I'm happy that 15mgs is working for you and it will certainly be an option if I really need it....Hope that you continue to have a good day...A friend Mystic
Posted by sexylexy on March 20, 2004, at 16:23:26
In reply to RE: lexy » sexylexy, posted by wantinfo on March 20, 2004, at 11:21:40
Hey Em,
Well, all is getting better for me. It seems as though two of my friends were cheating on the test and were trying to involve me. Such drama, I feel like I am in junior high, not graduate school. Oh well, at least now everyone knows I am innocent. However, I am really proud of how I handled things, did not get over dramatic, did not cry ect, handle things as well as a really pissed of 24 year old girl would.
I am really glad that I went up to 15mg, it allowd me to start living again, not just survive. My doctor told me to go on up to 20mg to try to beat this thing so I did. Today is day 3 on 20mg and I seem to be doing pretty well. Have not really seen any side effects come back and am looking forward to beating this thing.
I feel a lot more like myself but still am lacking a lot of confident feelings and kinda of a wholeness that I used to have. I guess some of that will just come with time.
So glad to hear you are doing better. I think 10mg is overrated!
Good Bless you!!!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 20, 2004, at 16:34:15
In reply to Thank you all, posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 0:04:17
Jlynne,
I think you bring up such an interesting topic. Altough there is not abuse in my history and honestly up to this point have had a fairy tale life, I have always been "the strong one", "a fighter" and "the one who's got it all together". In a way I am a touch of a control freak. I believe that is probably why even though I should have started meds back in october, I decided to wait till dec, allowing myself to worsen. I was scared the meds would take over too much the little that I still have control over. I believe too, that I am subconticously fighting the medication as well. I see how much it has helped me, I mean I am different person that I was in Dec. friends and family are realiing that I am coming back, which is nice. I feel like I have a ways to go to regain confidence, indepencance ect but I resent being on medication.
I have come to terms now that God is allowing me this experience because it truly has made me a better person. I am more understanding of my clients (I am a therapist), more kind to people and less vain and prideful. All of these are good things that have come from this experience.
Now I want the day to come when I recognize myself and feel comfortable to face the world again. I still have a lot of fear that this is not over or that it is coming back. I just have to believe that along with my strong will, faith and medication I will get back to that place.
God Bless and good luck,
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 20, 2004, at 16:35:13
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers » vandy, posted by Simus on March 19, 2004, at 23:17:25
Thanks!!!
No lie that is so funny ....... (lots of periods)
Posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 17:27:51
In reply to Re: Thank you all, posted by sexylexy on March 20, 2004, at 16:34:15
Hey Lexy..GREAT JOB!!! with that school situation you did a great job you are very wise for your 24yrs...you should be very proud of yourself...also glad to hear you are doing well on the 20mgs...Hope you continue...talk to you soon...Mystic
Posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 18:08:15
In reply to RE: jlynne, posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 6:28:40
>..I'm here for you and I hope that you have a great great day and obviously we are in the right place....Mystic
Thank you, Mystic, for being there for me. I know we are in the right place - that is for sure. I am really having a hard time today - pretty down. I ate a lot of sweets yesterday; hoping that's all it is. Right now I need to go out and shop for a house warming gift for my brother and sis-in-law. The party is tomorrow. I hope I survive the stores; you know how we all LOVE shopping! Talk to you later. ...jlynne
Posted by Magdalena on March 20, 2004, at 19:18:10
In reply to RE: magdalena, posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 17:03:55
Hy Mystic, how are you today? i am a little down as i have noticed that the meds dont seem to be working anymore..:( i still will give it time. I got my computer working again, i have to reformat the harddrive to get rid of all those nasty virus the internet gives my poor PC.:P
i didnt choose Paxil over Lepraxo, my doctor just told me to start taking these until my first appt with my p-doc and i guess he put me on 5mg because its my first time on meds.i notice i get headaches on the weekends too, i had one yesterday morning and have one right now..i wonder why that is, and i had one last friday too.
it kinda sucks cause thats the only time i really get to spend with my boyfriend.
anyway have a goodnite and i hope you are feeling better now.
Magdalena
Posted by Magdalena on March 20, 2004, at 19:28:14
In reply to Re: To everyone » Magdalena, posted by jlynne on March 19, 2004, at 0:23:45
Jlynne, you are the sweetest i swear. :) after reading your post i felt so much better knowing that someone out there cares, its just a comforting thought.
you know you are right i do have intimacy issues, i just never thought they were that bad. I dont know how i am going to sort through that. Everything with my boyfriend seems to be going well although im sure its far from a typical relationship he's ever had. (sometimes i feel bad for him) I bet he's never had a girlfriend before who hates to go to the movies and hates shopping (bad anxiety with both)and loves the outdoors, lol, oh well he hasnt uped and left yet (which surprises me)i guess maybe he really does like me.i am anticipating my first therapist, i dont know what thats going to be like, am i going to 'put on a show'? or am i really going to feel comfortable and open up?..im really hoping on the second one.
can i ask what your bad experience on the paxil was? you might have told me before but i honestly dont remember what it was.
thanks a lot for being you.
Magdalena
Posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 19:59:12
In reply to RE: magdalena, posted by Magdalena on March 20, 2004, at 19:18:10
Hello Magdalena...You have gotten through another day and that is good...It definately takes time and you just need to be patient and that is something that we are not very good at...But if you are patient it will happen...When do you go and see the other dr?...Soon???...I think that you might want to up the dose a little and maybe that is what he will tell you to do...But be proud of yourself you have done very very well..and you will continue to do well until you are better which will be very soon or we will all stick by you if you need to try something else...I'm here for you...and dont forget it..!!!>..hope your night was good..and your headache went away...i didnt have a headache today that is a good thing...Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 20:02:41
In reply to Re: To everyone, posted by Magdalena on March 20, 2004, at 19:28:14
Hey Magdalena...Dont forget driving and restaurants with the shopping and movies...mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on March 20, 2004, at 21:08:18
In reply to RE: magdalena, posted by Magdalena on March 20, 2004, at 19:18:10
Magdelena, I hope you don't mind me responding to your post to Mystic. I just wanted to give you my support and let you know that I am thinking of you tonight. I know what it's like to feel like you will never get better. How long have you been on meds? Mrs. C
Posted by Simus on March 20, 2004, at 22:51:19
In reply to Re: Thank you all, posted by sexylexy on March 20, 2004, at 16:34:15
> I have come to terms now that God is allowing me this experience because it truly has made me a better person. I am more understanding of my clients (I am a therapist), more kind to people and less vain and prideful. All of these are good things that have come from this experience.
You know, Lexy, you are so right. As hard as this battle has been, I wouldn't have gone back and changed a thing if I could. Because then I wouldn't be the person I am today.
Posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 23:16:22
In reply to Re: To everyone, posted by Magdalena on March 20, 2004, at 19:28:14
> can i ask what your bad experience on the paxil was? you might have told me before but i honestly dont remember what it was.
>
> thanks a lot for being you.
> > MagdalenaMagdalena, if your boyfriend is smart, he will figure out how lucky he is to have found you:) The intimacy thing is a matter of trust; the more you trust the other person, the more intimacy you will allow with them.
It is good that you are cautious, because you are very vulnerable. But you are very strong, too. It takes a lot of courage to take the steps that you are taking, and you are willing to reach into unknown territory to find healing for that little girl you are protecting. I am excited at the possibilities that lie ahead for you.
As for my experience with Paxil, it was several years ago, and I really had a bad reaction to it. I experienced tremendous anxiety and irritability on it, and by the third day I felt like I was losing my mind. I couldn't function, and I really felt like I was in danger of seriously hurting someone. I had to stop taking it after the third day.
Some people just react extremely different than expected on some medications. And as I mentioned, this all happened very soon after I began taking it. You are doing fine on it - I can tell by your posts that you are feeling so much better now than your were in the beginning.
But, don't feel obligated to say that you are doing well, if you're not - ok? [Like most of us, you probably learned to get good strokes by being "a good little girl", eh?]
I, myself have been having a really hard day today; feeling pretty down. I am hoping that it is just because I ate too many sweets yesterday. Tomorrow will tell, I guess. I am going to my brother's house tomorrow for a housewarming. He and his wife live over near the ocean (Pacific) and it is a good three-hour drive from here. The drive will be good for me - it is a beautiful drive, and I enjoy driving (as long as I can hide behind my sunglasses:)
Well, I didn't plan on writing a book . . . sorry; I just got on a roll. Sleep well tonight, and have a peaceful tomorrow. ...jlynne
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