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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
Posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 16:37:28
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 16:15:52
Hi Mystic, thanks for explaining it further. It sounds like you're saying it's an old behavior that you don't need anymore, but its become a habit over the years . . . and now you will unlearn it with this new therapy! I had this weird adrenaline rush thing some years back. I had a job that was very stressful and when it was over, it was like my body still needed something to trigger the fight or flight rush so it would do it completely unbidden at odd times. It finally went away, but it was freaky!
My fingers are crossed for you. You deserve to enjoy that little sweetie and not feel so strange all the time. Melissa's a good Mom cuz she has a good role model! I always hear it said, you don't know how you did as a parent until you become a grand-parent and I think there's some truth to that.
{{{{Mystic}}}}
You will feel better soon!!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>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....
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> 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
Posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 16:39:33
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 16:37:28
Thank you lynne have a great weekend..luvya mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 19:10:09
In reply to crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 27, 2004, at 23:41:58
Hey, relax and you will be okay. Sounds like you are ready for the increase and you will be able to do it soon. Hang in there, help is on the way. Most of us have been through this too and we're fine now. I'll be thinking of you, Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:31:34
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad » sexylexy, posted by LynneDa on May 28, 2004, at 9:00:54
You guys really make me feel fat. I have gone from 165 in January to 147 now and I have been feeling so skinny! I am 5'4". Guess I'm not as thin as I thought. Or maybe you guys should ease up on yourselves! Just a thought. Mrs. C
Posted by trucker on May 28, 2004, at 22:33:14
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:31:34
all vanity pounds
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You guys really make me feel fat. I have gone from 165 in January to 147 now and I have been feeling so skinny! I am 5'4". Guess I'm not as thin as I thought. Or maybe you guys should ease up on yourselves! Just a thought. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:40:03
In reply to Re: crashing? i hope not, posted by Magdalena on May 28, 2004, at 15:14:24
Good luck sweetie! I am very proud of you for facing your fears and going to the race track. That is a big step and a wonderful sign that things are changing for the better for you. At least you have the courage to try it and that is progress. I will think of you and can't wait to hear about all of the fun you had! Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:41:28
In reply to RE:: Lynne » mystic, posted by Magdalena on May 28, 2004, at 15:17:54
Mag,
Too funny!!! Sounds so much like me!! Glad to know that I am not alone. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:45:36
In reply to RE:: Lynne » mystic, posted by Simus on May 28, 2004, at 15:38:02
Mystic,
Simus is right. You are a true blessing to everyone here! You know how special you are to me. I sometimes have the breathing thing too especially during allergy season. I panic and wonder why I am having trouble breathing until I realize that my nose is stuffy and I am breathing with my mouth open! Sometimes I even get a little dizzy and think I am having some kind of attack. We all think too much about our bodies and what they are doing. Wish I could stop doing that! Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:50:49
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 28, 2004, at 16:15:52
Mystic, you sound so wonderful. I think that you have finally reached the turning point with your increase. I can just tell by the way your words are flowing. What a blessing that baby has been to your family. I hope that you let Mel know how proud you are of her and what a great Mom she is. We can never hear those words enough! I will talk to you soon. Love, Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:52:07
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by trucker on May 28, 2004, at 22:33:14
Trucker, please expain. Not sure what you mean. Mrs. C
Posted by trucker on May 28, 2004, at 22:54:32
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by Mrs. C on May 28, 2004, at 22:52:07
i gained 135 lbs when my baby was born dead... i wish i only had 5 or 10 lbs to loose...i have a heard more than that
trucker////////////////////////////////////////////
> Trucker, please expain. Not sure what you mean. Mrs. C
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