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Posted by KathrynLex on April 12, 2004, at 23:27:10
In reply to RE::: Increase, posted by mystic on April 12, 2004, at 18:58:41
Hi Mystic,
Remember that meds effect everyone differently. Some people gain weight on Lexapro, others loose weight. The increase to 15 mgs did a world of good for me, with no weight gain and only a few inconvenient side effects. I only increased to 20 mgs to help get rid of the last little bit of anxiety I have. But 15 mgs may be just right for you. Some people on this board have had great results on as little as 5 mgs. If you're really concerned about weight gain there are things you can take to counter that, or you can always start exercising a little bit more.
I'm sure you'll be fine. I would suggest trying an increase to see how it works. If you aren't happy you can always lower your dose again. Either way, I support your decision.
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 12, 2004, at 23:31:05
In reply to INVITATIONS, posted by Anakin on April 12, 2004, at 22:17:23
Hi Anakin,
I don't think I've said hello yet. Welcome to the Lex family. It's always great to see new people on here. You've come to a fantastic place full of really wonderful people.
Well...at least you sat down and did the invites. It's done and over with now. I hope you have a good night. Also, Lex can sometimes decrease your appetite. So you might not have to think about being a size 14 for much longer!
K.
Posted by mystic on April 13, 2004, at 6:43:25
In reply to Re: INVITATIONS, posted by KathrynLex on April 12, 2004, at 23:31:05
K...Thanks for the encouragement.Your the best and you were right on when you told anakin that she has come to the right place I have found so many wonderful people in here and feel lucky to have found this place so thank you K for all your help your an ANGEL...I exercise a lot I do 3 arobics classes a week 1 yoga class and lift weight 2 times a week..hahahha...But then again I did eat a ton of candy last week now that wouldnt have anything to do with it would it...Will watch myself this week and see what happens....Happy Tuesday to you..It is supposed to rain for 5 days here in NH..not good..hahha..>Catch up to you later...Mystic...
Posted by mystic on April 13, 2004, at 6:44:12
In reply to RE:: K, posted by mystic on April 13, 2004, at 6:43:25
Hey Anakin ..You go girl..Now just mail them and your done...How are you feeling??...Have a great Tuesday...Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 13, 2004, at 6:45:30
In reply to RE:: Hey Lexy, posted by mystic on April 12, 2004, at 19:29:03
Hey Lexy 9 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..have a great Tuesday.....Mystic...9 more days 9 more days 9 more days...!!!!!!!!!!!!...9 more days 9 more days...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..You did it!!!!
Posted by mystic on April 13, 2004, at 6:46:58
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey bridetobe..your pretty quiet..are you writing out your invitations yet??..haha...How are you feeling??>>>Hope you have a great Tuesday...Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 13, 2004, at 6:48:33
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone...I think that Mrs C. Comes home from Florida today..Am I the only one that missed her!!!! I dont think so...Lets welcome her home.. Everyone Have a great Tuesday I'm off...Mystic
Posted by want info on April 13, 2004, at 9:15:14
In reply to RE::: Increase » mystic, posted by KathrynLex on April 12, 2004, at 23:27:10
hey guys. i dont mean to offend anyone with this at all but i believe that weight gain associated with ssri's often has to do more with the mood of the patient than the drug. severe anxiety or depression can cause people to lose weight. they then gain it back when they start feeling better. i was on paxil for what seemed like forever and is supposed to be one of the worst for weight gain and didn't gain any...so far on lex i can't tell yet. just my 2 cents!!
hope everyone is well...EM
Posted by LynneDa on April 13, 2004, at 9:31:19
In reply to INVITATIONS, posted by Anakin on April 12, 2004, at 22:17:23
Hi Anakin -
I remember panicking at one point because I realized I'd never get my invites done in time . . . I called in sick to work and took one day to them all. I can relate!!!!!!! (but oh what a fun reason to be tired & sore :-)
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I just spent damn 5 hours sitting in a chair doing invitations, nothing like putting it off??? My back is killing me!! I hope the lexmeister puts me to sleep:) Glad to see everyone had a pretty good day, and oh size 4...I envy you. Put a 1 in front of that 4 and that is what I wear, a 12 if I am lucky!!
Posted by LynneDa on April 13, 2004, at 9:34:32
In reply to RE::: Lexy » LynneDa, posted by simus on April 12, 2004, at 23:25:13
Thanks Simus - I have had such bad insomnia w/ Lex, I could get through it if I knew it would eventually give me more energy during the day!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Wellbutrin cause severe insomnia the first week for me, but like other side effects, it soon eased off.
Posted by simus on April 13, 2004, at 11:42:32
In reply to weight. » KathrynLex, posted by want info on April 13, 2004, at 9:15:14
> hey guys. i dont mean to offend anyone with this at all but i believe that weight gain associated with ssri's often has to do more with the mood of the patient than the drug.
Everyone is entitled to their opinions. All I know is what I lived. On some meds, I ate the same and gained. On some, I ate the same and lost (not SSRIs in this case). Some meds made me very hungry or tired, thus weight gain. Some caused a lot of energy and so little hunger I would forget to eat, but I still gained. ??? My conclusion...everybody is different, every drug is different, and I gave up predicting and judging a long time ago.
> severe anxiety or depression can cause people to lose weight. they then gain it back when they start feeling better.
That's one scenario. Another is that severe anxiety or depression can cause people to gain weight. They then lose it when they start feeling better.
Another scenario is that people who have had no weight concerns whatsoever, even with depression or anxiety find themselves gaining or losing weight on antidepressants.
> i was on paxil for what seemed like forever and is supposed to be one of the worst for weight gain and didn't gain any...so far on lex i can't tell yet.
Consider yourself very, very blessed. Because it is a bugger to have to deal with mental illness AND weight gain (and the physical problems associated with it - not to mention the facing all the rude, insensitive, judgemental people who either freely offer their advice or whisper when they think you aren't paying attention.)
Posted by Magdalena on April 13, 2004, at 11:48:07
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
you guys make me want to get married now, lol...nah just kiddinig i dont think i am anywhere near that stage of my life yet..im thinking maybe in 6 or 7 years from now? thats if i find my soul mate, but how are you sure? i guess something would let me know. Still though i am excited for you guys, its a whole new chapter of your life, my congratulations to you.
i dont know if anyone else is experincing this but i am sleeping like 10 hours at night, 10 HOURS!! before i started the meds 8 hours was the MAX that i needed.
anyway hope everyone has a good day, Mrs C is comming back today? I MISSED HER TOO!!! WELCOME HOME MRS C...(if your back yet).
I'm in a good mood cause its my day off, and i just had some chocolate, with toffee in it...mmm toffee *drool*.
:)talk to you later!
Magdalena
Posted by KathrynLex on April 13, 2004, at 11:51:03
In reply to weight. » KathrynLex, posted by want info on April 13, 2004, at 9:15:14
Hi EM,
How have you been? Can you give me an update on your meds and anything new and exciting that's going on?
I'm doing pretty well. The 150 mgs of Wellbutrin and 20 mgs of Lexapro are working out pretty well. I'm less tired these days, but still more tired than I think I should be. I'm going to have my thyroid tested next weekend. Yuck, I hate having my blood drawn.
It's good to see you on the board again!
K.
Posted by LynneDa on April 13, 2004, at 11:53:38
In reply to married, posted by Magdalena on April 13, 2004, at 11:48:07
Hi Mag -
You're so funny! Planning a wedding and having someone to come home to every night is fun, but a lot of work too. Enjoy your singledom for a while longer!As far as knowing if he's your soul mate - I believe there are a lot of men out there that could be a good match for me. It's like buying a house: you start out with the list of the things you absolutely have to have. Then, as you start dating and see what's out there, your list gets shortened a bit :-). I love my husband to death, but after a first marriage, divorce and re-marriage, I'm pretty realistic (yet still pretty romantic too).
The best advice my Mom ever gave me was to work on making myself the best me I could be vs. making myself into something I think a guy would want.
OK, that's my motherly 2 cents for the day :-).
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
you guys make me want to get married now, lol...nah just kiddinig i dont think i am anywhere near that stage of my life yet..im thinking maybe in 6 or 7 years from now? thats if i find my soul mate, but how are you sure? i guess something would let me know. Still though i am excited for you guys, its a whole new chapter of your life, my congratulations to you.
>
> i dont know if anyone else is experincing this but i am sleeping like 10 hours at night, 10 HOURS!! before i started the meds 8 hours was the MAX that i needed.
>
> anyway hope everyone has a good day, Mrs C is comming back today? I MISSED HER TOO!!! WELCOME HOME MRS C...(if your back yet).
>
> I'm in a good mood cause its my day off, and i just had some chocolate, with toffee in it...mmm toffee *drool*.
>
> :)talk to you later!
>
> Magdalena
>
>
Posted by want info on April 13, 2004, at 12:56:13
In reply to Re: weight. » want info, posted by KathrynLex on April 13, 2004, at 11:51:03
hi K! im glad to hear the wellbutrin and lex combo works for you. ive been on 20mg for two weeks now. today has been pretty bad...im exhausted which always makes my anxiety worse, and the weather is awful...but i don't feel that hopeless "it's never going to get better" feeling i did before. i hope that 20mg will work for me...but i still dont think i feel as "normal" as i did on the paxil.
how long have you been on 20mgs?
EM
Posted by want info on April 13, 2004, at 12:58:35
In reply to Re: weight. » want info, posted by simus on April 13, 2004, at 11:42:32
oh you are definitely right...and dont think im a little skinny minnie im about a size 10. and i did gain weight on the meds OVERALL but i was on them for 8 years and i think we were all skinnier (or most of us) at age 18 than 26 :) as in i don't know that the gain was due to meds rather than just getting older. so far on lex (2 months) i havent noticed much of a diff either way...now i am worried that ill start to gain! that you had higher energy on some meds and still gained is so scary...
Posted by KathrynLex on April 13, 2004, at 13:11:32
In reply to Re: weight. » KathrynLex, posted by want info on April 13, 2004, at 12:56:13
Hi EM,
I'm sorry to hear you aren't having the best of days...but it's wonderful that you aren't feeling hopeless. You're making progress!! That's fantastic.
As for the Lex at 20 mgs...I increased a week after you did. So I've been at this dose for about a week now. It seems to be helping me. I still get anxious about things but it's a lot easier to talk myself down from my anxiety or panic.
Example: This weekend I was nervous about going for a long drive. I really thought I was going to panic on the trip and kept my Xanax by me at all times. But I didn't panic, and never needed the Xanax...in fact, to my surprise, I had a wonderful time. It's such a huge relief to be able to enjoy things again without having to worry about my anxiety.
Like you, I don't feel "normal" yet. But I know I'm getting closer. I think it would be safe to say that you're getting there too.
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 13, 2004, at 13:17:03
In reply to married, posted by Magdalena on April 13, 2004, at 11:48:07
Hi Mag,
Believe me, I could sleep 10 hours or more if I was given the chance. Unfortunately my boss wouldn't be very impressed if I strolled in to the office 2 hours late. I have to settle for lots of coffee during the day, and somehow I manage to keep my eyes open.
As for finding the right man and knowing he's "the one," you just know. It's cliche but true. When you find a relationship that you're comfortable and happy in, it will feel like a good fit...and you won't be worried about whether or not he's "the one" because you'll already know you want to spend the rest of your life with him.
In the meantime, play, flirt, have fun!
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 13, 2004, at 13:21:21
In reply to Re: married » Magdalena, posted by LynneDa on April 13, 2004, at 11:53:38
>The best advice my Mom ever gave me was to work on making myself the best me I could be vs. making myself into something I think a guy would want.
Hi Lynne,
That's such great advice. I don't know why women have the habit of trying to change themselves for men, but they do. (I hate to admit I'm guilty of doing it! I have since gotten out of the habit.)
It's too exhausting to try and be something for someone else...and if you do change to meet the needs of another person you discover that your own needs aren't being met. It makes for a very unhappy and exhausting relationship.
Your mother was a wise woman.
K.
Posted by want info on April 13, 2004, at 13:22:35
In reply to Re: weight. » want info, posted by KathrynLex on April 13, 2004, at 13:11:32
k i feel the same way! i anticipate anxiety because i'm so used to it at this point and always carry my xanax...but i find that even after 2 weeks i need it less and less. i still do take it every day... usually .25 or .5 mg...i was worried about doing that but both my therapist (who is a social worker but experienced w/ people on meds) and my pdoc say its ok until i get used to the lex because paxil can be so hard to get off of. things that would have made me panic a month or two ago no longer faze me QUITE as much...so i guess we can see that as progress? im so glad you're feeling better. EM
Posted by sexylexy on April 13, 2004, at 13:52:23
In reply to RE::: Welcome Home Mrs C??, posted by mystic on April 13, 2004, at 6:48:33
Mrs. C!
We missed you. So glad you are back!!!
God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on April 13, 2004, at 13:54:34
In reply to RE:: Hey Lexy, posted by mystic on April 13, 2004, at 6:45:30
Mystic!!!
Thanks so much, you made my day. I am soooo ready to go home and cannot believe that these two years are coming down to 9 days. My roomate and I are going to go to a homeless shelter this afternoon to help then prepare and serve food, should be fun and a good experience!! Have a great day.God Bless
Lexy
Posted by LynneDa on April 13, 2004, at 13:58:10
In reply to Re: married » LynneDa, posted by KathrynLex on April 13, 2004, at 13:21:21
She is pretty wise! It took me A LOT of years, relationships and therapy to work that habit out of my system, but I think I've pretty well got it kicked. Having mental instabilities helped cuz I was too emotionally exhausted to twist myself in knots for someone else! It was actually a relief :-)
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
The best advice my Mom ever gave me was to work on making myself the best me I could be vs. making myself into something I think a guy would want.
>
> Hi Lynne,
>
> That's such great advice. I don't know why women have the habit of trying to change themselves for men, but they do. (I hate to admit I'm guilty of doing it! I have since gotten out of the habit.)
>
> It's too exhausting to try and be something for someone else...and if you do change to meet the needs of another person you discover that your own needs aren't being met. It makes for a very unhappy and exhausting relationship.
>
> Your mother was a wise woman.
>
> K.
Posted by LynneDa on April 13, 2004, at 13:59:54
In reply to RE::: Welcome Home Mrs C??, posted by sexylexy on April 13, 2004, at 13:52:23
Mrs. C. -
Are you back yet or is it just a rumor? I hope you had a wonderful time and we'd love to hear all about it. I missed your postings!!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Mrs. C!
> We missed you. So glad you are back!!!
> God Bless,
> Lexy
Posted by KathrynLex on April 13, 2004, at 14:01:20
In reply to RE:: Hey Lexy, posted by sexylexy on April 13, 2004, at 13:54:34
Hi Lexy,
You sound like you're in a wonderful mood. I'm so happy to see that you are doing better! Wow, only 9 days to go...that's excellent.
Have a great time at the shelter, and let us know how it goes.
K.
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