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Posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 17:13:00
In reply to Feeling Lousy, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 15:58:10
Hey, guys, sorry I haven't been posting lately, but I've been feeling really dragged out and listless. Have been hardly able to keep my eyes open, yet needing more Lorazepam in order to sleep. When I found myself calling in sick on Monday, I realized that this can't go on.
I cut back to 10mg Lex (from 15mg) yesterday, and I am still feeling a little out of it, but am more awake today. We'll see how it goes for awhile. I am taking Lex for depression, and they say the lower doses are effective for depression, so . . .
I guess if the crying comes back again I will try to tough it out rather than go for the increase again. I am glad I have you all to help me if it gets bad again.
((((P-Social))))
...jlynne
Posted by KathrynLex on April 7, 2004, at 17:15:51
In reply to Back to 10mg, posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 17:13:00
Hi Jlynne,
I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. I hope the 10 mgs works out for you.
Have you tried Prozac. I had a lot of success with it when I was depressed. Please keep us posted on how you're doing.
K.
Posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 17:41:45
In reply to Re: Back to 10mg, posted by KathrynLex on April 7, 2004, at 17:15:51
> Have you tried Prozac. I had a lot of success with it when I was depressed. Please keep us posted on how you're doing.
>
> K.K, I tried Prozac about nine years ago, and did well on it, except for the insomnia. My pdoc at that time would not give me anything to help me sleep, so I had to stop. Would you mind comparing your experiences with Prozac vs. Lex? esp. the fatigue factor (not the insomnia -the daytime fatigue) My current doc is okay with giving me something for sleep.
Thanks:~)
...jlynne
Posted by mystic on April 7, 2004, at 18:01:35
In reply to Back to 10mg, posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 17:13:00
Hey girlfriend...We all love you sooo much and you are doing such a great job..you are sooo helpful and I get so much from you so I hope that this change will work for you..I'll be praying and want you to be yourself again...You know there are alot of things out there to take this just might not be for you and that is ok...at some point you have to make that decision so that you can figure out what to do to waste less time on what is not helping...just something to think about...I'm here for you and i care about you..So take care get some rest and relax and post when you can...Your friend Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 7, 2004, at 18:22:04
In reply to Re: Back to 10mg » KathrynLex, posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 17:41:45
Hi Jlynne,
In my experience the biggest difference between Lexapro and Prozac has been my energy level. Prozac made me very energetic whereas Lexapro makes me extremely tired. (Although the Wellbutrin is helping with that a bit.) Also, when I first started taking Prozac I experienced no side effects. When starting Lexapro I think I suffered every possible side effect along with some that aren't listed on the package insert.
Now that I think of it, I did have a little insomnia on Prozac. But I liked it so much I wish I'd never stopped taking it. (I tried taking it again a few years ago and it wasn't nearly as effective as it had been.) I hope you find something that works!
K.
Posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 20:25:15
In reply to Re: Back to 10mg, posted by KathrynLex on April 7, 2004, at 18:22:04
Posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 20:44:52
In reply to I am in Babble (nm), posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 20:25:15
Posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 6:46:33
In reply to RE:: EM, posted by mystic on April 7, 2004, at 6:47:41
Hey guys...it was a quiet night...Everyone alright out there...I hope so...Have a great day!!!!!!!!...Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 7:03:36
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey Lexy..Hope you are feeling better..I know that your mom comes today I hope that you have a great time with her...Mystic
Posted by susielalala on April 8, 2004, at 7:49:21
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 6:46:33
HI everyone I have been posting for the last 3 days and thanking all of you for all the encouragement you have given me. I ahve no idea where they have gone. Hopefully this one will be posted. YOU all have been so helpful to me in my struggle. I want to thank you for everthing. I dont think I could of made it through the first 3 weeks without all of your support. I am doing so much better. Again thank you all. Especially Mystic, you have been a God send. : ) Thank you. Ali
Posted by LynneDa on April 8, 2004, at 9:06:33
In reply to Back to 10mg, posted by jlynne on April 7, 2004, at 17:13:00
Hi jlynne - Sorry to hear you are not up to par this week! I can't remember when you went to 15mg. I went to 20mg about 3 1/2 months ago and my day-time sleepiness and insomnia just started getting better a week or 2 ago. I still feel tired and out of it for a few hours each day. I hope your 10mg works and the signs of depression don't return. I'll be very interested to hear what happens!
Kathryn is right, there are so many alternatives and combos of drugs out there - don't give up trying to find the right mix for yourself!!! Sometimes when you're so tired, it's hard to advocate for yourself and make decisions (that is me!). I'm glad to see you're making a decision and trying something different.
Have a good weekend (I'm off work Friday so won't be posting) and take care!
~ Lynne
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Hey, guys, sorry I haven't been posting lately, but I've been feeling really dragged out and listless. Have been hardly able to keep my eyes open, yet needing more Lorazepam in order to sleep. When I found myself calling in sick on Monday, I realized that this can't go on.
>
> I cut back to 10mg Lex (from 15mg) yesterday, and I am still feeling a little out of it, but am more awake today. We'll see how it goes for awhile. I am taking Lex for depression, and they say the lower doses are effective for depression, so . . .
>
> I guess if the crying comes back again I will try to tough it out rather than go for the increase again. I am glad I have you all to help me if it gets bad again.
>
> ((((P-Social))))
>
> ...jlynne
Posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 12:56:32
In reply to Re: Back to 10mg » jlynne, posted by LynneDa on April 8, 2004, at 9:06:33
hey everyone, the last couple of days i have been sleeping A LOT more than i normally need to, it seems i cant wake up and stay up, another thing i wake up with a headache cause i think i might be grinding my teeth or clenching my jaw while i am sleeeping. Could this be a side effects from my increase? and if so will it go away and or what can i do about it?
((tired and headachy)) *yawn*
Mag
Posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 17:02:00
In reply to Side effects?, posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 12:56:32
Mag...I remember that it took me a while to get used the paxil...and I did sleep alot and I did have headaches but they went away...I think that we all tend to think this is going to happen for us really quickly and when it doesnt we get upset and discouraged...You need to relax and let the med do its work and believe me I know how hard that is....
I know that for me and have wanted to share this for a while and keep forgetting...I keep a journal and it seems that when I'm sick is the only time I keep one but I know that it helps me so much for a couple of different reason...For one it helps get things out and on a piece of paper and out of my head or somewhat out of my head...Two you can really see things in writing and see that you are not always aware that things do not always last FOREVER (as I dont know about you but for me everything is forever and always)..but for me I look back on things and I start to remember that it hasnt been a couple of weeks that I have felt bad in fact it has been a couple of days or 4 days or something like that..Its really nice to know that a couple of days ago I had a good morning and felt pretty good and a couple of months ago I couldnt even get out of my own way and just wanted to give up..and I really dont think like that too much anymore so that has been helped...I know that it is time consuming but when you think about it you can journal and it only really takes a couple of minutes at night or in the morning..
I also know that you are on a very small dose even now and sometimes when you are on such a low dose and go up a little bit you can feel the side effects again because you really werent at a theraputic dose to begin with...Typically and I might be wrong but I think typically you are at 20+mgs for it to work effectively...I realize everyone is different and trust me Mag I know I havent gone up to 15mgs on the Lex either but I'm just trying to help...I want this to work for you and dont want you to suffer as everyone doesnt want me to either...
You are not alone Mag we are all here to help you..I'm still around on the weekends and will be here for you...So I pray that you start to feel better really soon and I know it will happens..but please think about the journalling I really think it makes a world of difference...Please try to get out this weekend and get out of bed and force yourself to do something to get your mind off things..It is the worst thing to do to stay in bed and think we all know that...SO please just try I know how hard it is..I'm not trying to be an a h e....
Lexy I still havent heard from you a little worried...Susielalala I luv ya...jlynne how are you doing today.....EM hope you are doing great...K tell me how you are doing?...Lynne have a great weekend...!!!!!...hope I didnt forget anyone.....Bridetobe..how are you doing??...Trucker hows it going???
Well I've got to get my butt to arobics before I change my mind...Take care everyone and Mag sorry if I upset you just trying to help....Your friend...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 8, 2004, at 17:56:08
In reply to Side effects?, posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 12:56:32
Hi Mag,
I had the same problem for the first 6 weeks that I was on Lexapro. I would get up in the morning and fall asleep while brushing my teeth! Going to bed earlier and allowing your body that extra sleep helps a little bit. Coffee works too if you're a coffee drinker.
With each increase I've done, the tiredness comes back. I can't tell you how many hundreds of times I hit the snooze button when my alarm goes off.
I didn't experience the jaw clenching, but I know it's common. Some people go to their dentists to get a mouth guard of some kind that prevents them from clenching their jaw. (It's used to stop people from grinding their teeth too.)
I CAN tell you that the side effects go away. Hang in there.
K.
Posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 18:31:30
In reply to RE:: Hey Mag, posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 17:02:00
Hey Mag...Me again...K is right you should check out a nightguard in case this becomes a problem on the med...I work for a dentist and it really helps with headaches if you are clenching not to mention you dont want to go cracking any teeth..and you can...Ok bye..Mystic
Posted by wantinfo on April 8, 2004, at 18:57:17
In reply to Side effects?, posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 12:56:32
hey mag...i think headaches are a normal side effect...ive been on les 2 months and still get them. it DOES get better!!
emily
Posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 20:35:52
In reply to RE:: Hey Mag, posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 17:02:00
Hey guys, thanks so much for the replys, i will hope that these side effects do minimize, i will ask my dentist about the mouth gaurd i have to go for fillings soon:S I really want to start doing some exercise soon too, but im sooo tired...ironically i hear excersicing will increase my energy....but i cant seem to leave my bed...lol. At least the play offs started so i have something to watch on tv. GO TORONTO! anyone else watch hockey?
i should start writing in my journal again you know, i did about 2 months ago but stoped for some reason. i think i will start again, maybe even tonite. Thank you so much for these suggestions i would not have thought of them on my own, my memory seems to be a little shot lately as well, its like i start talking about something then i just forget and stop. lol.People around me must really think i am on drugs, little do they know how true that is...hehe.
Hope your arobics class went ok Mystic, and to the rest of you reading this tonite, have a wonderful evening i will be thinking about all of you as well.
Hugs n stuff
Mag
Posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 20:41:01
In reply to Re: Side effects? » Magdalena, posted by KathrynLex on April 8, 2004, at 17:56:08
hi K, i was wondering how long the tiredness lasted with you? was it the full 6 weeks? or was it worse at first then slowly gets better?
i know all about the snooze button, and what makes it worse is that i work nights mainly so i dont work till 5 or 6 pm...that means i dont give myself a reason to leave bed if im not working until the evening...ugh i waste the day away..i hate that. before i would always be up by 10am ready to take on the day. I will keep the faith though, this is just a phase that will pass. thank you so much for reminding me.:)thanks again.
Mag
Posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 20:42:50
In reply to Re: Side effects? » Magdalena, posted by wantinfo on April 8, 2004, at 18:57:17
em do you just take advil for the headaches? i've b een taking them all day but it doesnt seem to be working...i wonder why? i also been drinking a lot of water hoping to rid of it, but no luck..any suggestions, headaches are the worst!
Mag
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2004, at 21:07:02
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose » mel_light
Posted by trucker on April 6, 2004, at 23:21:53
In reply to RE:: ahhhhhh- change in dose, posted by mel_light on April 6, 2004, at 15:38:25
I'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE... NOT MY FAVORITE PART OF CA. I LIKE IT UP ON DONNERS PASS... REAL PRETTY AND GOING INTO OREGON.
TRUCKER
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RE::: Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 7, 2004, at 18:07:05
In reply to Re: help pls..., posted by susielalala on April 7, 2004, at 17:34:41
Hey lexy...How are you doing today???...better I hope...Mystic
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RE: Hey everyone
Posted by mystic on April 8, 2004, at 6:48:16
In reply to Re: help pls..., posted by susielalala on April 7, 2004, at 17:34:41
Hey everyone..It was a quiet night....Is everyone ok out there...I hope so...Everyone have a great day@!!@@@@@@@@>...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 14:51:16
In reply to Re: Side effects? » KathrynLex, posted by Magdalena on April 8, 2004, at 20:41:01
Hi Mag,
I was a zombie for about 6 weeks. At that point my patience wore out and I asked my psychiatrist for Wellbutrin. It's helping, but I can't quite tell how effective it is since I've only been on it for a week or so. (And only recently increased to 20 mgs of Lexapro with 150 mgs of Wellbutrin.) Just remember, if it doesn't go away (but it probably will) there are always other alternatives.
K.
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 14:51:35
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
HEY WHERE THE HECK IS EVERYONE..YOU ARE WORRYING ME DID ALL YOUR COMPUTERS EXPLODE...HELLLLOOOOO...MYSTIC
Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 14:52:55
In reply to Redirected: Lexaproers, posted by Dr. Bob on April 8, 2004, at 21:07:02
Hi Dr. Bob,
Where did you want to redirect our posts to?
K.
Posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 14:53:06
In reply to Re: Side effects?, posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 14:51:16
K..there is someone out there...Last night was very quiet and was starting to worry that something might be going on out there in lexapro world...Hope you are doing good and you have a great Easter...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 15:27:54
In reply to re:::k, posted by mystic on April 9, 2004, at 14:53:06
Hi Mystic,
Things always seem to slow down on the Lex board as the weekend approaches. Don't worry, they'll all turn up on Monday. Also, I think the Redirect post from Dr. Bob might have thrown a couple people off.
I'm really looking forward to Easter...my family always goes out for brunch. But this year we have to drive for 45 mins to get to the restaurant. I get nervous about leaving home and taking long drives. (I didn't used to - my anxiety hit me about a year ago, before that I LOVED road trips!)
What are your plans for Easter?
K.
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