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Posted by galkeepinon on August 24, 2003, at 23:43:13
Well, today was a true test, I went out and saw a movie for the first time in a while and I got a little depressed because of some feelings that came up-not because of going out with a friend or the movie, etc. but just thoughts about how I need to change things in my life, and how the old *beast* rears its ugly head, and I started to feel that depression coming back quite fast. The Lexapro is on Week 4 now and I felt sad, but it didn't last long. I felt myself sinking, and sinking, and sinking. Tonight, I feel a little better, mulled things over in my mind, and a few things came up that a month ago really would have sent me into a tailspin!!! I actually handled them better.
Is it the Lex or is it me?
Any thoughts? Has anyone or did anyone have these *bumps* I'm talking about? Things have been pretty smooth for the last 3 weeks until today.
Just thought I'd share:-)
Have a great week everyone!!!
Posted by Treb on August 24, 2003, at 23:54:08
In reply to A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by galkeepinon on August 24, 2003, at 23:43:13
Hopefully it's a natural cycle. I believe ups and downs are normal as long as they are not extreme. Life would be a drag if it was completely "flat". I'm doing good on day 10 and hope it keeps up. I'm going to see my pdoc about bumping up tp 15 mg after another couple of successful weeks.
Hang in there! I'm pulling for us all!!! Thanks, Treb
Posted by galkeepinon on August 25, 2003, at 0:05:35
In reply to Re: A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by Treb on August 24, 2003, at 23:54:08
Thanks Treb:-) Day 10 woooooo hooooooooo (thumbs up) and yeah you're right there will be good days and bad, I'm glad I didn't crash~I truly believe it's the Lexapro:-)
I see my doc in the morning interested in what he will say since my PCP was the one who started me on Lexapro. *laughs* He doesn't even know that I'm on it.
I'm pulling with you for us all too :-)
!!!!!!> Hopefully it's a natural cycle. I believe ups and downs are normal as long as they are not extreme. Life would be a drag if it was completely "flat". I'm doing good on day 10 and hope it keeps up. I'm going to see my pdoc about bumping up tp 15 mg after another couple of successful weeks.
>
> Hang in there! I'm pulling for us all!!! Thanks, Treb
Posted by Mariposa on August 26, 2003, at 7:04:01
In reply to A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by galkeepinon on August 24, 2003, at 23:43:13
> Well, today was a true test, I went out and saw a movie for the first time in a while and I got a little depressed because of some feelings that came up-not because of going out with a friend or the movie, etc. but just thoughts about how I need to change things in my life, and how the old *beast* rears its ugly head, and I started to feel that depression coming back quite fast. The Lexapro is on Week 4 now and I felt sad, but it didn't last long. I felt myself sinking, and sinking, and sinking. Tonight, I feel a little better, mulled things over in my mind, and a few things came up that a month ago really would have sent me into a tailspin!!! I actually handled them better.
> Is it the Lex or is it me?
> Any thoughts? Has anyone or did anyone have these *bumps* I'm talking about? Things have been pretty smooth for the last 3 weeks until today.
> Just thought I'd share:-)
> Have a great week everyone!!!I think it's a little of both. I started @ 5mg. At about week 4, I started to get that feeling, a little more depressed than I had felt in the previous couple of weeks. Went to 10mg and that all went away until I got into month 5, then it started again...feeling more depressed than I had been, saw pdoc and he raised dose to 20mg. Been @ 20mg almost 2 weeks and doing MUCH better again. Like you, the Lex has deffinitely helped me deal w/things that would have seemed insurmountable to me before.
Something to consider discussing w/doc, it's possible that an increase in dosage will help.
Good luck and keep us posted.~~~8|8
Posted by hog80ci on August 26, 2003, at 19:33:48
In reply to A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by galkeepinon on August 24, 2003, at 23:43:13
I sure am glad to see posts from all of you. It's neat seeing that success with Lex is possible. It doesn't feel like that now. This is only the first week and of course I want everything better right now. I'm trying to be patient but the side effects are not much fun and I don't feel all that great. I know we will have changes in our mood. I think it's normal and I think the meds just help us process things a little easier. It's been months since I have felt like I wasn't trying to dig out of a hole. I think what I hate the most is that I cannot seem to shut my mind off. When a thought starts...it's off to the races for hours. Wears me out. Kind of like OCD of the brain. Anyway...sorry to ramble. And I didn't really address the original post either. That's the kind of day it's been. Thanks for being here.
Jim
Posted by Treb on August 26, 2003, at 22:20:26
In reply to Re: A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by hog80ci on August 26, 2003, at 19:33:48
Thanks for stopping in yourself. It helps me reading you and the others, especially the Lexapro users. Every day is getting better - fewer side effects and better feelings. Please keep me and us posted. Best to you, Treb
Posted by galkeepinon on August 26, 2003, at 22:36:13
In reply to Re: A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by Mariposa on August 26, 2003, at 7:04:01
Hi Mariposa:-)Thank you for responding. I was thinking maybe it was a little bit of both too. I'm glad to hear that you are doing good at 20mg now:-) It sounds like there will be ups and downs I guess that's part of it all. lol
I just saw my doc yesterday and since I'm only on week 4 of the Lexapro I think he wants to wait and see if he feels he needs to increase it. I guess I'll have to see.
Thanks again:-)> I think it's a little of both. I started @ 5mg. At about week 4, I started to get that feeling, a little more depressed than I had felt in the previous couple of weeks. Went to 10mg and that all went away until I got into month 5, then it started again...feeling more depressed than I had been, saw pdoc and he raised dose to 20mg. Been @ 20mg almost 2 weeks and doing MUCH better again. Like you, the Lex has deffinitely helped me deal w/things that would have seemed insurmountable to me before.
>
> Something to consider discussing w/doc, it's possible that an increase in dosage will help.
>
> Good luck and keep us posted.~~~8|8
> > Well, today was a true test, I went out and saw a movie for the first time in a while and I got a little depressed because of some feelings that came up-not because of going out with a friend or the movie, etc. but just thoughts about how I need to change things in my life, and how the old *beast* rears its ugly head, and I started to feel that depression coming back quite fast. The Lexapro is on Week 4 now and I felt sad, but it didn't last long. I felt myself sinking, and sinking, and sinking. Tonight, I feel a little better, mulled things over in my mind, and a few things came up that a month ago really would have sent me into a tailspin!!! I actually handled them better.
> > Is it the Lex or is it me?
> > Any thoughts? Has anyone or did anyone have these *bumps* I'm talking about? Things have been pretty smooth for the last 3 weeks until today.
> > Just thought I'd share:-)
> > Have a great week everyone!!!
>
Posted by galkeepinon on August 26, 2003, at 22:45:57
In reply to Re: A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by hog80ci on August 26, 2003, at 19:33:48
Hi Jim:-) and we're glad to see posts from you! I know you've probably heard this and seen it here but try to be patient~~it is so worth it. Always log on here and post whenever you feel ya need to while you're getting used to the Lexapro. Have you talked to your doc about what you're feeling too? Does he/she say or do anything to help you? No problem in addressing the original post~~just jump right in--no rules on that and no way do you ramble~I'm the rambling queen lately ;) My mind tends to race too some more at times than others. I try to just do 'thought-stopping' which is when I just say to myself 'okay...I can't do anything about this right now (usually this works when trying to go to sleep) or just trying to tell myself that I can't do all these things at once. Maybe this will help, I know it's hard Jim, I really do.
Hang in there buddy! We're all here for you:-)
galkeepinon
> I sure am glad to see posts from all of you. It's neat seeing that success with Lex is possible. It doesn't feel like that now. This is only the first week and of course I want everything better right now. I'm trying to be patient but the side effects are not much fun and I don't feel all that great. I know we will have changes in our mood. I think it's normal and I think the meds just help us process things a little easier. It's been months since I have felt like I wasn't trying to dig out of a hole. I think what I hate the most is that I cannot seem to shut my mind off. When a thought starts...it's off to the races for hours. Wears me out. Kind of like OCD of the brain. Anyway...sorry to ramble. And I didn't really address the original post either. That's the kind of day it's been. Thanks for being here.
> Jim
Posted by hog80ci on August 27, 2003, at 0:06:30
In reply to Re: A *Bump* with Lexapro Today?? » hog80ci, posted by galkeepinon on August 26, 2003, at 22:45:57
Thanks again to all of you. Seems like I'm making it a bit of a habit to check the posts every chance I get. It is encouraging and I am hanging on to the knowledge that it will get better.
Good night.
Jim
Posted by bookgurl99 on August 27, 2003, at 17:19:38
In reply to A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by galkeepinon on August 24, 2003, at 23:43:13
Hey --
I've been on 10 mgs of lexapro for about a month, mainly for migraine prevention. I haven't had much luck with the migraines, but the mood change has been positive, yet mild.
It's hard to describe, as it does seem to have subtle effects. But I have noticed that I'm somewhat less worried and more positive. At the same time, though, I'm glad that the drug allows me to _feel_ my normal concerns, which is wonderful.
I think this sort of med. would work well with rational-emotive therapy, as you can feel and process negative thoughts and question their basis without having them 'erased' by the drug.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 27, 2003, at 20:49:53
In reply to Re: A *Bump* with Lexapro Today??, posted by bookgurl99 on August 27, 2003, at 17:19:38
Hey there:-) Good for you!! I hear you~~I feel somewhat less worried and more positive also.
I was thinking the same thing about being on this drug when in therapy. I feel like I could still process without being *doped up* too much to not benefit from therapy ya know?
You make a wonderful point here, thanks for the reply:-)
Take care> Hey --
>
> I've been on 10 mgs of lexapro for about a month, mainly for migraine prevention. I haven't had much luck with the migraines, but the mood change has been positive, yet mild.
>
> It's hard to describe, as it does seem to have subtle effects. But I have noticed that I'm somewhat less worried and more positive. At the same time, though, I'm glad that the drug allows me to _feel_ my normal concerns, which is wonderful.
>
> I think this sort of med. would work well with rational-emotive therapy, as you can feel and process negative thoughts and question their basis without having them 'erased' by the drug.
>
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