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Posted by want info on April 1, 2004, at 16:04:55
In reply to not doing so well, posted by sexylexy on April 1, 2004, at 15:52:35
hey lexy. i'm sorry to hear things aren't going well. remember we all have ups and downs that are unrelated to the lex. i felt AWFUL the entire week i had my period, plus for a few days before. this is your first one since going on the 20 right? i'm SURE it's related. you are so lovely lexy, you are such a bright spot for so many people. i've just started on the 20 largely because it worked so well for you! remember, tomorrow is another day :)
emily
Posted by Magdalena on April 1, 2004, at 17:03:58
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers » Magdalena, posted by want info on April 1, 2004, at 11:51:29
im increasing from 5mg of Paxil to 10mg
Mag
Posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 18:01:35
In reply to HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGDALENA!!!, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 0:58:08
NOT ONLY SLEEP OUR WORST ENEMY, BUT NOT TAKING YOUR MEDS ON A SCHEDULE AND SKIPPING MEALS. OR NOT EATING ON A SCHEDULE.
TRUCKER
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> Wow, 24 yrs old!! What a great age to be:~)
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> I'm glad your aunt is okay ((((SMILE))))
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> You are right - I think lack of sleep is our biggest enemy; it really magnifies our symptoms.
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> Night-night:~)
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> ((((nature sounds))))
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> ...jlynne
Posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 18:05:26
In reply to I have to travel this weekend ughhhhhhhhhhhhh, posted by susielalala on April 1, 2004, at 8:22:02
HANG IN THERE, IT WILL BE OK. YOU'LL ENJOY YOUR SELF ONCE YOU START HEADING THAT WAY. TAKE CARE AND ENJOY. ONE DAY AT A TIME. SOMETIMES ONE MINUTE AT A TIME.
GOD BLESS!
TRUCKER
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> I need some supportive words please!!!! I have to travel to Chicago this weekend, 3 hour trip. I am feeling anxious. I am from Chicago and my family lives there. Dont have a clue why I am so anxious. Maybe its the Lex. I just know I need some supportive words please! Thanking you all in advance. I hope you all have a great day and God bless all of you.
Posted by mystic on April 1, 2004, at 18:38:47
In reply to Re: I have to travel this weekend ughhhhhhhhhhhhh » susielalala, posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 18:05:26
Hey Mag..thanks for asking..I'm about the same..But ok...I hope that you have a great birthday...you deserve it and we will all be here for you on monday it will be fine..I think it is easier going up on dosages than to begin...Who knows maybe I will join you on Monday and increase mine as I think is needed...But very scared to do...Have a great day>..Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 1, 2004, at 18:43:02
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
LEXY.....HEY YOU CHIN UP....you my friend have been under an UNBELIEVEALBE AMOUNT OF STRESS...You need to breathe and remember how stong that you are...you are the bestest of the bestest...haha...We are all here for you god knows you help us out allll the time...You will be fine...When is your school load going to ease up...You need to take a nice long bath or just take a minute for yourself and relax....You are going to get through .....!!!!!...We are here for you...Let us know what to do ok...Take care and extra prayers are coming your way pronto...!!!!!Mystic
Posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 20:19:25
In reply to not doing so well, posted by sexylexy on April 1, 2004, at 15:52:35
> I cried last night for no reason and today again I have had a lump in my throat.
Lexy, that is just how I was feeling last weekend, when I was afraid I was crashing again, remember? Didn't you just recently increase your Lex? It is probably connected, I would think. For me, crying out on this board and then doing some good, hard physical labor helped to ease it back.
You can get through this . . . and then you will be able to tell your future clients how to get throught it:~)
Hang in there. (((HUGS)))
...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 20:21:55
In reply to Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGDALENA!!! » jlynne, posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 18:01:35
> NOT ONLY SLEEP OUR WORST ENEMY, BUT NOT TAKING YOUR MEDS ON A SCHEDULE AND SKIPPING MEALS. OR NOT EATING ON A SCHEDULE.
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> TRUCKERYou got that right, babe!
((sleep)) ((meds)) ((food)) ((((us))))
...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 20:30:44
In reply to I have to travel this weekend ughhhhhhhhhhhhh, posted by susielalala on April 1, 2004, at 8:22:02
Hey, Ali . . . try to picture all of us in all the vehicles you see on the road - it'll make you smile BIG!
[I drive a black 2001 Honda Civic]
((Hondas)) ((Toyotas)) ((semis)) ((BMW's)) ((Chevys)) ((Fords)) ((Saturns)) ((Mazdas)) ((Jeeps)) ((pickups)) ((sportscars)) ((SUV's)) ((old cars)) ((new cars))
We'll all be out there!!
((((HUGS))))
...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 20:33:58
In reply to Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGDALENA!!!, posted by mystic on April 1, 2004, at 6:38:57
> Hey MAG....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MAG...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.....AND MANNNNYYYY MMMOOOOOREEEE.....MYSTIC
Hey, Mystic . . . did anyone ever tell you that you have a LOVELY 'e' voice?
((((smiles))))
...jlynne
Posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 22:48:26
In reply to Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGDALENA!!! » mystic, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 20:33:58
THAT WAS CUTE....
TRUCKER
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> > Hey MAG....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MAG...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.....AND MANNNNYYYY MMMOOOOOREEEE.....MYSTIC
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> Hey, Mystic . . . did anyone ever tell you that you have a LOVELY 'e' voice?
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> ((((smiles))))
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> ...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:03:01
In reply to Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGDALENA!!! » jlynne, posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 22:48:26
. . . sure is quiet tonight, huh? Maybe everyone caught your 'e'monia! LOL
Figures . . . I'm in a fairly good mood, and no one around to play with:~)
How are you doing?
You know what I'm thinking?? I'm thinking it's not fair to have pimples *AND* wrinkles!! Should be one *OR* the other . . . *NOT BOTH*, wouldn't you think??
Oh, well . . .
((((poor me))))
...jlynne
Posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 23:30:56
In reply to Hey, Trucker, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:03:01
how old are you?? you said pimples and wrinkles
i got pimples wrink.els fungus(from antibiotic) i just havin a day don't ya know....i won't be up long, i need a shower, i feel yucky, and then i'll hit the hay.trucker
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> . . . sure is quiet tonight, huh? Maybe everyone caught your 'e'monia! LOL
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> Figures . . . I'm in a fairly good mood, and no one around to play with:~)
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> How are you doing?
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> You know what I'm thinking?? I'm thinking it's not fair to have pimples *AND* wrinkles!! Should be one *OR* the other . . . *NOT BOTH*, wouldn't you think??
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> Oh, well . . .
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> ((((poor me))))
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> ...jlynne
Posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 23:36:55
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » trucker, posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:16:16
i am heading for the shower now. see ya tomorrow.. nite nite i get to see my pdoc next monday. first time in several months. i look forward to seeing her. she is so intuitive, and up to date on all things in her dept. plus she helps me to see the forest for the trees. i wish all people with probles could have a pdoc like her. she cries when she thinks of my childhood. and does the best she can to help me out. she is good egg.. take care...
trucker
Posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:37:50
In reply to Re: Hey, Trucker » jlynne, posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 23:30:56
I'm 54. Been there, done that, etc. Not much left to surprise me anymore . . .
Wish my ex would've had the decency to leave me when I was a little younger!!
((((old))))
...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:40:43
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » jlynne, posted by trucker on April 1, 2004, at 23:36:55
I'm glad you found a good pdoc; she sounds very special:~)
((Sleep well))
...jlynne
Posted by Magdalena on April 2, 2004, at 2:30:53
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » trucker, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:40:43
hope everyone has a good night, too bad i missed your great mood Jlynne! but i am glad that you are feeling good;) i had a great night i got to spend it with my boyfriend and my best friend i feel lucky to have these special people in my life, kinda like how i feel special having you people in my life...you are all godsent.
and yes Mystic has a beautiful 'e' voice, hehe'goodnite to all thats pure, thats in your heart'
Magdalena
Posted by want info on April 2, 2004, at 9:10:49
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers » want info, posted by Magdalena on April 1, 2004, at 17:03:58
oh man mag, that is a TINY amount of paxil! i was on 20 mg, and they didn't even start me at less, that was my initial dose...starting when i was 18. i can't imagine you'd have problems upping. keep in mind you're still on a VERY small dose. emily
Posted by seatgti on April 2, 2004, at 9:40:19
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
I know I only posted a couple of days ago and got a nice reply from K and Bill (thanks) but I was kinda hoping for a little more response. This coming monday will be my 12th full week of taking 10mg of lexapro. I upped my doseage yesterday to 15mg. The last 10 days have been the worst since I started with GAD and depression at xmas. Very high anxiety and all the symptoms that go with it. I figured I had pooped out and after following the board for a while now decided it might be time to up it. I cant ask my pdoc for advice because he is on holiday and wont talk to patients over the phone anyway and my next appointment is in May!!! I am looking for advice and support from fellow lexapro takers coz my morale is kinda low (understatement). So any contact via here, msm, e-mail would be really good ( I will provide email address to any interested parties) and I will try my best to support others as well. Didnt know if this should be in babble or social.....probably both. Please write soon
Andy UK
Posted by want info on April 2, 2004, at 10:06:20
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Need Support, posted by seatgti on April 2, 2004, at 9:40:19
hi andy. i am in my 8th week on lex. i was on 10mg for 5-6 weeks, 15 for 2, and am now on 20. in my opinion and i think most on this board, 10mg is not that much lex. i didn't start feeling like "myself" until the 20. i would certainly try upping. i have felt everything...i was honestly convinced i was going crazy. my head was fuzzy, i felt out of it...i'm just now starting to feel better at 20mg! hope it helps. emily
Posted by trucker on April 2, 2004, at 10:45:21
In reply to Re: Hey, Trucker » trucker, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:37:50
i hear ya.. i have been married three times and each hubby left me in debt so i don't have allot to show for me hard work. accept paid bills. this is hubby number three and he thinks money grows on trees. and is selfish as h-ll but he isn't physically abusive, however i hate neglect, and selfishness. i am 41 yrs old as of spring. 3/20
trucker
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> I'm 54. Been there, done that, etc. Not much left to surprise me anymore . . .
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> Wish my ex would've had the decency to leave me when I was a little younger!!
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> ((((old))))
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> ...jlynne
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Posted by trucker on April 2, 2004, at 10:48:47
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » trucker, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:40:43
she is very intouch with me. we are the same age. only she is bornin may. she is trying to get me to go to school free on disability. we will see. they aren't offering me much accept diesel mechanics. sounds interesting but a long way away and heavy lifting.
trucker
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> I'm glad you found a good pdoc; she sounds very special:~)
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> ((Sleep well))
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> ...jlynne
Posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 11:06:24
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Need Support, posted by seatgti on April 2, 2004, at 9:40:19
Hey Andy,
Welcome to the board and our lexapro family. I was convienced that I did not need more than 10mg of lexapro and stuck it out for 10 weeks. I saw some good results but in no way was past my depression, which was so discouraging. I went up to 15 for about two weeks and then went up to 20 (just staring my second week.) For about the past month I have been feeling pretty darn good. I have had a bad couple days but it has been really cold and rainy here for the past week plus I am in my last 3 weeks (22 days!) of graduate school and at this point am so stressed I am proud to be able to remember my name!
Andy, I would not be afraid to up the dosage of lexapro, I only wish I had done it sooner.
PS.. what part of the UK are you from? I love traveling and have been quite a few places over there!
Good luck , God bless and please keep in touch!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 11:13:46
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by want info on April 2, 2004, at 9:10:49
Hey Mag,
Please do not be afraid to up your paxil dose. I know my friend started on 20 then quickly moved up to 37.5, I hope you had a good birthday and get some good celebrating in!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 11:40:26
In reply to Re: not doing so well » sexylexy, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 20:19:25
Everyone,
Thanks so much for all your support. Ya'll are the greatest. I am still not feeling that good but not quite as bad as yesterday. I am feeling a little sad and irratiable. I am on the end of my period so maybe my hormones are balancing out because I feel a little roller coasterish. Anyway, I am also completley stressed out (22 days left!) with school so I am just praying that I even out some. Ya'll have been so wonderful to me and it is so great to be able to celebrate our ups and be consoled with our downs. Thanks so much!!! God Bless you all!
Lexy
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