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Posted by Magdalena on May 27, 2004, at 23:38:31
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by sexylexy on May 27, 2004, at 16:51:39
Posted by Magdalena on May 27, 2004, at 23:41:58
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
hey guys i think i am crashing, do you think it has anything to do with the weed incident? oh god i feel like i need the increase asap, im starting to feel like i did before i started the meds!! thank god the p-doc appt is tomorrow...although i have big plans on the weekend and now i am terrified cause im thinking in gonna flip..i know, stay calm, breathe...why is it so hard?
Mag
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 0:10:04
In reply to RE:: Hey yo yo's, posted by trucker on May 27, 2004, at 16:59:46
Anxious Babe,
Sorry I didn't check sooner. I think this one was aimed at me. You didn't do anything wrong, and we are glad to have you here. So please stick with us.
Trucker,> one this is the lex board,
Lexapro falls within the category of SSRIs, to which the warning pertained.
> two most of us aren't on zanax,
Xanax is commonly used to supplement SSRIs for anxiety symptoms, and several people here are on Xanax.
> three she has been in school longer than any of us
There are some very well-educated people on this board, of which I am one.
> and i am sure she wouldn't steer me wrong...
Even doctors make the occasional mistake or oversight...
> i take welbutrin and lexd and the grapefruit works wonders on weight.. so i don't have to whine about weight gain...
I am glad you found something that works well for weight loss for you, but for you to recommend it to everyone on this board is potentially dangerous.
> my psyc doc goes to studies all the time to stay up to date and are you calling dr-bob stupid or what!!!!
??? No. I never even addressed Dr. Bob in any of these posts. And if I had, I would NEVER have called him anything derogatory. He provides a wonderful service to us all, and I for one am grateful. I simply "cut and past"ed valid medical studies from prestigious medical facilities to help my friends. I have never known Dr. Bob to discourage the exchange of valid information that would help others on this site.
The bottom line is, we are here to help each other. If I had knowingly withheld information and someone ended sick or even dead because of it, I would have had to live with that for the rest of my life. I did what friends do. I warned of imposing danger. And I would do it again.
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 0:15:33
In reply to crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 27, 2004, at 23:41:58
Hang in there, Mag. Your Dr. apppointment is less than 24 hours away. Just take it an hour at a time, or even a minute at a time. Keep us informed on how you are doing. I will be praying for you.
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 0:24:29
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by sexylexy on May 27, 2004, at 16:51:39
Lexy,
Good to hear from you again! It is especially good to hear that you are doing well. There are a few Yo-Yo's having a hard time of it lately, and they could use another voice of encouragement.
God bless.
Posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 6:56:08
In reply to crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 27, 2004, at 23:41:58
Mag..calm down everything is going to be fine...I'm not sure what dosage you are on right now I know that you are on paxil?...and the last I recall (and on lex that is difficult sometimes haha) but I think it was 5mgs...So you already know that it is a very low dosage and you are eventually going to have to go up on it and WE ARE HERE FOR YOU...so dont worry...I'm glad that you have an appt today please please let us know how it went and what you are going to do...dont leave us wondering over the weekend ok...You will be fine maybe you are a little nervious about the weekend and dont really realize it..Maybe you could take a xanax or something??...I will say a prayer for you today and hope that you are feeling better and you will be fine we are all here for you...Take care Mag luvya Your friend Mystic
Posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 7:07:21
In reply to RE:: Hey yo yo's » trucker, posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 0:10:04
Simus ....great great post as always..I know that I do say it but could I please say it again!!!!.. We are allllll so blessed that you are a yo yo and that you contribute to us so much and help us out so much...I do believe there are angels in this world and people that come into our lives at the right time..a time when we need some help and someone to show us that life isnt always easy and we all have to hope that it will get better and to have someone like you to help that happen is more than words can say...I'm very happy that you are feeling so good and able to give us such assistance..I pray that we will always have you around and that we can help you as much as you help us...God bless you Simus and thank you for being such an angel to each and every one of us...Luvya Your friend Always ...Mystic
Posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 7:26:05
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Trucker dont you disappear on us either...In the posts we all have our opinions and we can agree to disagree...You were trying to give us some advise on how grapefruit is helping you and we appreciate that and simus gave us advise on what she had found and that is great also..Now it is up to people to find out what is right for them..and hopefully along with everything that has to do with these meds we do not try to take anything that will be detrimental to our health and that is all we can do...Listen to the posts.. and make our own decisions..and Trucker I think that is what we all try to do for each other and we appreciate you very much...So hope that we are all good..and we love you and talk to you soon...Your friend Mystic
Posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:00:54
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by sexylexy on May 27, 2004, at 16:51:39
Hi Lexy - Thanks for your update. That is a good sign that you got thru your period okay, even with your b.f. leaving town. Where is he from that he has to go home? How did you meet him?
I'm down to 149 from 152 on the 10mg & I haven't changed a thing with my eating or exercising. I just hope it continues!! Even typing the number 152 is a scary thing cuz my pre-med weight range is 130 - 135. I'm 5'7" so that is a weight range I'm happy with!
Good luck to you on 10mg. I am really hoping to be able to stay at 10mg and just go up to 20mg for a few days before my period. I feel like I've learned a lot in the past 5 months since I've been on 20mg - about how to deal with stress and working through some of my issues - so maybe this has all been a good thing.
I hope you get to start planning a wedding soon :-)
~ Lynne
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Posted by want info on May 28, 2004, at 9:03:52
In reply to Re: crashing? i hope not » Magdalena, posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 0:15:33
hey guys just checking in. i went from 20 to 15 a few weeks ago and had a few really bad days anxiety -wise. im now trying 17.5. i also switched to taking the lex in the AM. since i did that, my appetite seems to have decreased. does that make sense?
Posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:05:58
In reply to RE:: Hey Lexy, posted by mystic on May 27, 2004, at 21:40:24
Hi Mystic - I would give the upgrade 3 weeks before feeling disappointment. In thinking back to my increase to 20mg, it did take a few weeks before I could really feel it. Hang in there sister, you'll get there.
I was feeling yuck last week, but this week has been so much better & for that I'm grateful. I know my last few posts to you were kinda depressing! I am able to deal with things using humor and not get really down. It's so amazing what a difference it is between the week before my period and the week after!
I really hope you get to feeling better!!!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hey Lexy...glad to hear you are doing soooo well..you sound great..I wanted to ask you if you went on the lex for anxiety or just depression...My two weeks is saturday on the 15mgs and just hoping that it kicks in soon not sure how much longer I can keep doing this every day..waiting waiting waiting..not sure that I will ever feel good again for any length of time and that scares me to death...Thanks for all your help..luvya Your friend Mystic
Posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:12:05
In reply to crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 27, 2004, at 23:41:58
Hey Mag, hang in there sweetie! This will pass!! It could be the pot, I don't know. Just talk to your doc and let us know what he/she says. Just remember, the feelings you're having are not really reflecting who you are or where you are in your life, they're just feelings . . . it's just your depression or anxiety talking!
Try to get busy with a small project or something that will absorb you temporarily til you start feeling better, maybe that will help. Talk to us soon, okay :-)
~ Lynne
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hey guys i think i am crashing, do you think it has anything to do with the weed incident? oh god i feel like i need the increase asap, im starting to feel like i did before i started the meds!! thank god the p-doc appt is tomorrow...although i have big plans on the weekend and now i am terrified cause im thinking in gonna flip..i know, stay calm, breathe...why is it so hard?
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> Mag
Posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:14:25
In reply to RE::: Simus, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 7:07:21
Ditto to what Mystic said! I admire your faith and know that it must be that which allows you to sound so peaceful!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Simus ....great great post as always..I know that I do say it but could I please say it again!!!!.. We are allllll so blessed that you are a yo yo and that you contribute to us so much and help us out so much...I do believe there are angels in this world and people that come into our lives at the right time..a time when we need some help and someone to show us that life isnt always easy and we all have to hope that it will get better and to have someone like you to help that happen is more than words can say...I'm very happy that you are feeling so good and able to give us such assistance..I pray that we will always have you around and that we can help you as much as you help us...God bless you Simus and thank you for being such an angel to each and every one of us...Luvya Your friend Always ...Mystic
Posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:16:58
In reply to hi all., posted by want info on May 28, 2004, at 9:03:52
Hi! You never know what will happen when you change med time and dosage! Our body's chemistry is very cyclical. I hope the 17.5 is right for you - altho how you make that dosage still cracks me up!! I like the appetite thing, that is very good. Maybe I'll try taking mine earlier too and see if my enormous hunger decreases :-).
Have a good weekend!
~ Lynne
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hey guys just checking in. i went from 20 to 15 a few weeks ago and had a few really bad days anxiety -wise. im now trying 17.5. i also switched to taking the lex in the AM. since i did that, my appetite seems to have decreased. does that make sense?
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 9:32:32
In reply to RE::: Simus, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 7:07:21
Posted by sexylexy on May 28, 2004, at 10:27:12
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by Mrs. C on May 27, 2004, at 21:45:39
Mrs. C,
I did not get the info, is there anyway you could resend it????
Thanks,
Lexy
Posted by Gator on May 28, 2004, at 11:34:49
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hi all!!
I haven't posted for awhile but I read every day. I have increased to 20mgs and I am doing really good. It has been a gradual thing, and I have to stop and realize that I had a good day. I really think that the old me is almost all the way back.
I have also just changed birth control pills. Now I am taking the new one called Seasonal. You only have a period every 3 months. I just started them so I will have to let you know how it goes.
I think about all of you every day, just don't know how to say things well. So I'm not ignoring anyone...just a silent partner.
Take care!!
Gator
Posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 12:16:40
In reply to RE:: Hi Mystic » mystic, posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:05:58
Hey Lynne..just wrote you on the other post about not being able to find Sandy but we can only do what we can do and we all do enough..I saw jlynne on open last night and she is fine and told her she needed to post as people really worry about her and everyone...we are family...
Do you really think it takes that long for an increase to kick in..I just kindof thought that it would be faster like instant since it was already in my system...I just feel so bad today..Breathing is so difficult i just keep deep breathing to make sure I can..does anyone else have the problem like there is something wrong with your breathing..This rain doesnt help either so sick of it ..and my husband is working alll weekend they are opening a new store and you know how that goes now he will have 8...got to love it...But any feedback would be greatly appreciated I know I can be a total pain the butttttt....luvya all..Mystic
Posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 13:09:24
In reply to RE:: Lynne, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 12:16:40
Mystic - You are not a pain in the butt, don't say that!! :-)
Is the breathing problem anxiety? I get like that sometimes too, yet I don't have full blown anxiety attacks. How's your blood pressure? You say you feel bad, but what are your actual symptoms? Just curious to see what it is you go through. I think we all say we feel down and yuck but that could mean different things for each of us. Are you still working out?
How's Ryan doing, you haven't mentioned him much lately. I always feel like time passes faster when I'm playing with a baby! I miss having a baby around (but not enough to have another one!!).
I know it's so hard to be patient when you feel down, but I bet in another week you'll start feeling a difference. Hope you can stay busy this weekend while your husband's gone. Wish I lived close enough to come and cheer you up :-).
~ Lynne>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hey Lynne..just wrote you on the other post about not being able to find Sandy but we can only do what we can do and we all do enough..I saw jlynne on open last night and she is fine and told her she needed to post as people really worry about her and everyone...we are family...
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> Do you really think it takes that long for an increase to kick in..I just kindof thought that it would be faster like instant since it was already in my system...I just feel so bad today..Breathing is so difficult i just keep deep breathing to make sure I can..does anyone else have the problem like there is something wrong with your breathing..This rain doesnt help either so sick of it ..and my husband is working alll weekend they are opening a new store and you know how that goes now he will have 8...got to love it...But any feedback would be greatly appreciated I know I can be a total pain the butttttt....luvya all..Mystic
Posted by Magdalena on May 28, 2004, at 15:14:24
In reply to Re: crashing? i hope not » Magdalena, posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:12:05
hey thanks guys, the doc said he is going to increase me to 15mg paxil from my current 10mg. its been hell this week cause it feels like, uhoh why am i starting to feel like this again?! thanks for all the support:) i am going to start my increase on monday, hopefully the side effects will be minimal.
this weekend is going to be hard to get through, i am going to the racetrack on sunday and im going to be in a crowd of people (one of my triggers) i hope i do ok...(its supposed to be fun, is what i keep reminding myself).
thanks agian, luv you guys.
i'll post after the weekend.
Magdalena
Posted by Magdalena on May 28, 2004, at 15:17:54
In reply to RE:: Lynne, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 12:16:40
Mystic, i always worry about my breathing, ...and my heart beat...and my vision...and blod clots leading to strokes...lol. ok so i worry about a lot, funny for me to say this but..Dont worry about it! haha, if only i could practice what i preach.;)
:) maybe ask the doc about it to make sure?
take care
Mags
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:27:57
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by Gator on May 28, 2004, at 11:34:49
Hey Gator,
Thanks for posting! There are a few of us having a hard time right now on Lexapro, and you have given much needed encouragement.
God bless.
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:38:02
In reply to RE:: Lynne, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 12:16:40
Mystic,
You are NOT a pain. You are a blessing. I just wish I had some magic answer for you that would make it all better. But sadly, I don't. I think the "breathing" thing is associated with anxiety. I remember having to remind myself to breathe when I was dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, as odd as it sounds. I would get very dizzy, and then I realized I was subconsciously holding my breath. When the anxiety went away, so did the breathing problem.
Write anytime, Yo sister. We may not have an answer, but sometimes it helps just to talk about it.
God bless.
Posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:43:04
In reply to Re: crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 28, 2004, at 15:14:24
> hey thanks guys, the doc said he is going to increase me to 15mg paxil from my current 10mg. its been hell this week cause it feels like, uhoh why am i starting to feel like this again?! thanks for all the support:) i am going to start my increase on monday, hopefully the side effects will be minimal.
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Do you have something like Xanax to see you through the high-anxiety times?> this weekend is going to be hard to get through, i am going to the racetrack on sunday and im going to be in a crowd of people (one of my triggers) i hope i do ok...(its supposed to be fun, is what i keep reminding myself).
Is there any way you could "bow out" of something that may be a trigger until you are feeling better?
Posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 16:15:52
In reply to Re: crashing? i hope not » Magdalena, posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:43:04
Thanks lynne you are great...The breathing is just have to breath deaply to make sure I can breath it is weird...I think the worst is not sure if it is anxiety with the actual panic attacks but I go through a lot of times during the day when I have this real rush of fear (remember that when I was a child)...and it goes right through my body then i start to feel that I'm going to just stop existing and lose my mind..just havent heard anyone explain it quite that way it is just a feeling of electricity or something that just goes right through me with fear....
Ryan well he is another whole story that is just the best baby and I'm so grateful that he is in our lives he is soooo good to his mother..he only fusses when he is hungry and he loves just to look around and take baths and he is just wonderful...everyone cant believe how cute he is ...people come up to us in the store and just look at him....*(oh yes and i just have to tell them all about him)..But he sleeps about 4-5 hours a night...Melissa is doing absolutely wonderful she is just a terrific wonderful wonderful mother she is absolutely amazing...she is calm she is nursing and that is going just great....Need i say more could I be prouder...Now I just want to feel good so that I can enjoy it..I want to thank everyone for all there help I truely feel blessed...I love each and everyone of you individually for different reasons...Thank you all...Mystic...Simus thanks for the post and mags as always...good about the up on the meds I think it will make a huge difference and like you I should practice what I preach but it is just so much easier to try to encourage others but i just hate the meds also...We will be here for you...Mystic
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