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Posted by simus on May 7, 2004, at 7:20:17
In reply to Re: ANAKIN (from Trucker), posted by Anakin on May 7, 2004, at 1:47:16
> I am so evil because the kids are so sneaky, I swiped the internet cords from school so they cant log on since i wont be there tomorrow... they will try to tell the sub i let them and they will look up bad music lyrics and pictures, good luck w/ out the cord....mwwwahhhaahhhaahhh
Heeheehee... I like the way you think. =)
Posted by simus on May 7, 2004, at 7:28:53
In reply to hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 7, 2004, at 7:09:59
Awwwww... How cute! (What a great service for a hospital to provide on-line baby pictures!)
Posted by simus on May 7, 2004, at 7:57:59
In reply to Re: A new yo yo, posted by Anakin on May 6, 2004, at 14:35:06
> Good to meet cha. I am anxiety panic attack myself. I am going to the doc tomorrow to evaluate my first month of lex. I am going to ask about xanax too. Does anyone know about that?
I thank God for Xanax. It has made my life tolerable many, many times. It cuts right through anxiety and panic attacks without leaving me feeling drugged. It can make me very sleepy though if I am already sleep-deprived because of anxiety. But everyone's experiences are different. Some people don't like it.
Posted by want info on May 7, 2004, at 8:57:10
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 7, 2004, at 7:14:59
mystic you are such an angel and all will work out for you. are you still on only 10mg? that seems low? i'm trying to decrease from 20 to 17.5 EM
Posted by Anakin on May 7, 2004, at 10:36:02
In reply to Re: A new yo yo » Anakin, posted by simus on May 7, 2004, at 7:57:59
I went to the doc and she upped me to 20mg of lex and gave me a sparing amount of xanax. I didn't even ask for it, I just explained how I feel on sundays and she gave it to me, but with great warning to only use it when i really really need it. She gave me the same prescription on life that i know i need. a career change!
Posted by Magdalena on May 7, 2004, at 10:43:07
In reply to MAGDALENA (from Trucker), posted by jlynne on May 6, 2004, at 22:51:21
AWW thanks Trucker you are sweet, im sorry everyone that i havent been posting lately im just trying to get all my spring cleaning done:) i do read the posts however and i hope you are all doing well. this sleeping thing hasnt let up yet so i am going to bring this up the next time i go to the P-doc which is next friday.
its my boyfriends birthday this sunday so i am going stir crazy looking for the perfect gift! i think i have found it so that stress has lifted a bit!
i love you guys and i will post as soon as this crazy spring changover thing is done!
thinking of you guys, always
Mag
Posted by anxious babe on May 7, 2004, at 11:19:36
In reply to Re: A new yo yo, posted by anxious babe on May 6, 2004, at 12:40:31
Hey thanks for welcoming me - Here is a little info about myself. I am 33, married with two wonderful kids and I suffer from Anxiety/panic disorder. I have been suffering since I was 17 on and off, but for the last 5 years it has been more on than off. I take 0.25 of xanax sometimes and 5mg when I am having bad anxiety like right before my period. (thank God for xanax)
I finally got sick of the anxiety and wanted to treat it with something more than just the xanax, so my doctor prescribed me Lexapro - being afraid of medication to begin with,I was skeptical and searched the website high and low for some answers to this medication, and that's how I found the Remedy find website which lead me to sexy lexy who then brought me here. Thanks lexy!
I am happy to say that I am on 5mg of Lexapro once a day for 6 weeks now, and I feel better.I also don't know if I am posting correctly on this site- I don't whether or not I should start a new thread or what. So can someone please help and tell me exactly what to do.
thanks,
anxious babe
Posted by anxious babe on May 7, 2004, at 11:34:03
In reply to Re: A new yo yo » anxious babe, posted by simus on May 6, 2004, at 21:43:30
Thank you so much!
Blessings
Posted by sexylexy on May 7, 2004, at 12:49:40
In reply to LEXY (from Trucker), posted by jlynne on May 6, 2004, at 22:43:24
To Trucker>>
Thanks so much for the sweet thoughts. It has been really nice being home, I am looking foward to Boca and getting some nice R and R. I know the road stresses you out a lot and must be hard on your body, ever had a massage or done yoga...it seems to have helpped me a lot with anxiety and muscle tension. Thanks again so much for the well wishes, God bless you!!!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on May 7, 2004, at 12:51:17
In reply to P.S. YO YO's (from Trucker), posted by jlynne on May 6, 2004, at 23:06:27
Jlynne...
Thanks so much for posting all the notes from Trucker. That was really sweet of you and it was great to hear from her!!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on May 7, 2004, at 12:55:20
In reply to hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 7, 2004, at 7:09:59
Mystic....
I AM IN LOVE WITH YOUR GRANDSON, If only he were about 25 years older...hahaha that sounds kinda creepy, I just wanted to say that he is precious and I am so excited about the extraordinary life he will have full of happiness and adventure. God Bless him and your family!!
Lexy
Posted by Anakin on May 7, 2004, at 14:53:29
In reply to Re: hey everyone, posted by sexylexy on May 7, 2004, at 12:55:20
i have a question...Is 20 mg of Lex A LOT? I know some of you are on that, it is a lot though...I dont know exactly how to explain what I mean...I was on 20mg of paxil, but from what i hear, 10 mg of lex is like 20mg of paxil or something....is xanax scary? I am half afraid to take one...my mom takes 5 a day...sheesh...i just dont want to get hooked.
Posted by LynneDa on May 7, 2004, at 15:12:57
In reply to Re: brain fog » LynneDa, posted by want info on May 5, 2004, at 10:02:18
Hi Emily -
Well, I spoke to my doctor today and he told me to cut back to 10 mg, but keep it at 20 mg the 7 days before my period. I don't know if this is a good idea, but I will try. He said the 10mg should cut back on the brain fog and sleepiness, but the 20 will cut back on my anxiety/obsessiveness/depressive thoughts before my period. We'll see. I was looking for a magic solution I guess - like if you combine it with wellbutrin you can have the best of both worlds. If this doesn't work, I may go off Lex (gradually of course) and try some natural or homeopathic rememdies. I can't go back to my angry, anxious depressed self, but I can't go around sleepy & foggy all the time!
Hope you're doing well! Everyone have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day to the mom's :-)
Love and peace to you all -
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>lynne...hi! that would be great, id really appreciate it. bc i have anxiety and no depression, my pdoc thought wellbutrin would be a mistake for me. i do take the lex at night and haven't tried switching..i wonder if that might help. please let me know what you find out...thanks!
> emily
Posted by want info on May 7, 2004, at 15:22:01
In reply to Re: hey everyone, posted by Anakin on May 7, 2004, at 14:53:29
i was on 20mg of paxil and am now on 20 of lex. i think i am going to decrease the lex a little...i have brain fog but the anxiety is feeling somewhat better. i also take .25 to .5 xanax a day and it's really not that much. hope it helps :)
EM
Posted by sexylexy on May 7, 2004, at 16:42:52
In reply to Re: hey everyone » Anakin, posted by want info on May 7, 2004, at 15:22:01
Anakin..
Hey 20mg of lex is not at all a lot. I work with a bunch of pdocs who feel that the drug company tried to make a big deal out of this miricale drug that you could take 10Mg of and be "cured". The docs I have talked to feel that in a lot of cases, 10 is not enough. There were people who used to post on here that were on between 30 and 100mgs. About Xanax, I have never taken one so I cannot help you out. I know they are great for anxiety but you have to be careful to take them when needed not all the time because they are addicting.
Good luck,
Lexy
Posted by LynneDa on May 7, 2004, at 16:55:29
In reply to Re: hey everyone, posted by sexylexy on May 7, 2004, at 16:42:52
Lexy (& all yo yo's):
My internist told me to start cutting back to 10mg of Lex by taking 20mg one day (my current dose) and then 10mg the next - do this for a week. THEN - because I still have freak-out sessions the week before my period, he said to take 20mg that week only.Any experiences with this or opinions? This was to combat my foggy/sleepy state that hasn't seemed to abate after 6 months on Lex.
Thanks and have a great weekend everyone!
~ Lynne
Posted by simus on May 7, 2004, at 17:01:13
In reply to Re: A new yo yo, posted by Anakin on May 7, 2004, at 10:36:02
You sure do have a high-stress job.
Posted by bobbiedobbs on May 7, 2004, at 18:09:14
In reply to Re: brain fog » want info, posted by LynneDa on May 7, 2004, at 15:12:57
I also was on 20 mg of Lexapro which I couldn't tolerate because of brain fog (not that my brain isn't irrevocably glazed anyway), so my doctor added ritalin (yes, ritalin) to be taken when needed. It did help somewhat, but not enough to keep me staying with the lexapro. Actually I found Lexapro one of the more benign meds re cognitive impairment. Anyway, just a suggestion, Phil
Posted by Mrs. C on May 7, 2004, at 22:11:07
In reply to MRS. C (from Trucker), posted by jlynne on May 6, 2004, at 22:57:31
Jlynne, please tell Trucker: thanks for the sympathy on my never ending periods! Also tell her that I am doing very well and was happy to hear from her. I hope she gets back on line soon. mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 7, 2004, at 22:21:48
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » sexylexy, posted by LynneDa on May 7, 2004, at 16:55:29
Hi Lynne, I wish you luck with what you are trying to accomplish. I have no experience to share with you though. Of course you have our full support during your transition. Have a great Mother's Day! mrs. C
Posted by simus on May 7, 2004, at 23:36:09
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » sexylexy, posted by LynneDa on May 7, 2004, at 16:55:29
> My internist told me to start cutting back to 10mg of Lex by taking 20mg one day (my current dose) and then 10mg the next - do this for a week. THEN - because I still have freak-out sessions the week before my period, he said to take 20mg that week only.
How did you feel at 10mg when you started the Lex? Were you foggy/sleepy then too, or did it start at the higher doses?
I wish you the best. Let us know how you are doing with the change.
Posted by mystic on May 8, 2004, at 10:08:32
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » LynneDa, posted by simus on May 7, 2004, at 23:36:09
Hey everyone...How is everyone today??>it is a sunny day!!!!I'm still feeling very anxious and out of it and very fearfull..i hate this feeling...I'm struggling as to go up to 15 which i think that i should I just dont want to deal with the s/e..I still havent been able to take my drs advice and take xanax as needed i'm just sooooooo med phobic...But I'm sooo tired of feeling this way and being scared all the time...I did get up this morning and did arobics which was good didnt think i could get through it but i did and it was fine...going to get some stuff down around the house today...Thanks for everyones encouragement and support...
I have noticed that people usually dont got to 15mgs they go right to 20mg I'm not comfortable with jumping that high but know that this might not be working for me!!!...I have also been looking into something called The Healing Sugars..they are glyconutrients not sure anyone has heard of them but it is alllll naturual and is supposed to help with a lot of things including depression/anxiety..SO I have a cd to listen to this weekend and my friend gave me some of hers..But again anything that goes into my body freeks me out so it takes forever for me to try anything..but I picked up the book at the bookstore and will read through it this weeknd...
Well I'm going to get started with all the stuff i have to do around the house..Tomorrow is mothers day and have to spend some time with Sico Annie (my mother)..that is another whole story ahhahhahh ..but not a pleasant experience but has to be done...Well my friends hope you have a great day and everyone is doing good...Thanks again for everyones support it is greatly appreciated..luvya alllllll Mystic
Posted by sexylexy on May 8, 2004, at 11:34:42
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 8, 2004, at 10:08:32
Hey Glamma Mystic,
I wanted to tell you that I totally sympathize with your med phobia. I hate even taking an tylenol for a headache! I went up to 15 slowly, I actually went up to 12.5 for a week then up to 15mg. I have VERY teeny tiny side effect, like I may have ywaned an extra time that day, no big differnce at all in side effects however, the jump from 10 to 15 in my mood was night and day! Good luck and happy mothers day!!!
Lexy
Posted by mystic on May 8, 2004, at 12:02:37
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by sexylexy on May 8, 2004, at 11:34:42
Hey thanks girlfreind...hey did ya know anything about glyconutrients I know that you father is a dr and maybe he knew something about it..Was just putting away winter clothes and was listening to a cd and it sounds very interesting..very naturual but just not sure...Hey how much lex are you on now I think it is 20 you were only on 15 a short time then maybe you went back down to 15..let me know..Hey thanks as always..>Have a great day how is the boyfriend...Luvya Mystic
Posted by jlynne on May 8, 2004, at 13:21:29
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 8, 2004, at 10:08:32
Hey y'all . . . sorry i haven't been posting much lately; it just seems that i have had something to do after work every night this past week (not fun things, either - - just errands and such). I think about you, though, sistas, and i read your posts every day.
Mystic, i want you to just take that extra half pill, or 1/4 pill, and get it over with, sista!! You can always go back down, if it doesn't work out, sweetie. You will never know for sure until you try it, and in the meantime you are having a really hard time of it when maybe you could feel better, okay?? I went up to 15 and had to go back down again, but it didn't hurt me one bit to try it . . . i am still alive and no brain damage (that i know of, anyway)LOL. But i am treating for depression, and i hear that you need higher doses for anxiety, so i think you are overdue for the increase.
I talked with trucker last nite; she had the ultra sound yesterday, and it confirmed that she does have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). She has an appointment with a regular doctor to find out what treatment is recommended, but she thinks she will be taking glucofage. Her exam went really well, and she said the doctor who did it was just absolutely wonderful and his wife was his assistant and helped her so much; they were very kind and understanding about trucker's fears.
Hey, mystic, i hear you about visiting your mother tomorrow. I bet we all have some lovely stories we could tell about our mutha's, eh? Well, i just found out mine has CHF and she is going downhill (she is 81). It is so sad that she has lived this long and not found peace; i wish i could give her that as a gift tomorrow. And i wish i could go back and give her the help that she needed to be well (mentally) when she was young, but it just wasn't available yet back then, and she is a victim of her time. At least our children know that we are trying - right?? Maybe the cycle can end with us, sistas *smile*.
Hey, hang in there all of you. I am feeling pretty good, still, myself. I think the med vacations have made a huge difference for me; I feel very hopeful for the future and that is a new thing for me. I am still at 10mg lex, and only take the ativan occasionally now and when i do i only need 1/4mg. I am sleeping pretty well, but need to get to bed earlier than I have been lately (staying up WAY too late).
I love you all:~)
(((sistas)))
...jlynne
P.S. Mystic, I saw the pic of Ryan - - he is sooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful!! When I saw his picture, I just felt so warm and happy inside . . . he feels like *family*. Tell Mel I said "nice going". **BIG smiles**
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