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Posted by Simus on July 4, 2004, at 21:59:09
In reply to RE::: Simus, posted by mystic on July 4, 2004, at 10:32:40
Mystic,
I'm sorry if I mislead you. I am not on SSRIs, but I am still on a low dose of Wellbutrin and Xanax. I had been on SSRIs for 9 years, and I stopped taking the Lex when I started the Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin helps but somehow in a different way. I am not as numb, which can be good or bad depending on the situation. I was surprised to find myself crying at sad movies and love songs again. However... I am also more emotional during stressful situations.
Today was much, much better. Oh, I have a birthday in just over 1 hour. #43 Sigh... Where do the years go?
Simus
Posted by Simus on July 4, 2004, at 22:03:02
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on July 4, 2004, at 10:35:46
> I'm feeling not that great as usual and missed the annual 4th of July cookout that we usually go to because of this crazyness...It is an hour from home and I just cant make the trip as it is way out of my safe zone...who knew that I would be like this again...
I certainly understand how you feel, and if I could wish it away for you, I would. But I will keep praying...
Simus
Posted by mystic on July 4, 2004, at 22:04:48
In reply to RE::: Simus » mystic, posted by Simus on July 4, 2004, at 21:59:09
Hey Simus..no misleading here just hard to keep up with everyone on here I try but sometimes I forget...I know that I think it is lynda that is on wellbutrin now and think mag isnt on lex either...So everything is good...we are all still yo yo's....I know what you mean about sometimes feeling numb..I know when I was on the paxil I never cried 5 years and never cried..didnt really realize it until I went off it...but dont really feel that way with Lex yet..hopefully I wont and once the therapy is over I hope not to be on anything but maybe that is just kidding myself...
I'm very happy that you had a good weekend...we all wish for that..I hope that the rest of your week is great also..I pray that your problems become minimal...take care and talk to everyone soon..Mystic
Posted by Simus on July 4, 2004, at 22:09:35
In reply to Re: Redirect: condolences, posted by Anakin on July 4, 2004, at 15:13:32
What a coincidence, I am 29 too. *wink* Except I have been at 29 for 14 years now. LOL
Simus
Posted by mystic on July 4, 2004, at 22:38:43
In reply to Happy Belated Birthday, Anakin, posted by Simus on July 4, 2004, at 22:09:35
Simus this is for you...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU..HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SIMUS ....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...AND MANY MANY MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...MYSTIC
Posted by mystic on July 4, 2004, at 22:39:35
In reply to Re: Redirect: condolences, posted by Anakin on July 4, 2004, at 15:13:32
Hey Anakin..great book...mmmm five people you meet in heaven..great book..Mystic
Posted by mystic on July 4, 2004, at 22:40:18
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey bridetobe..where are you ....when is the wedding very very soon..are you busy..are you feeling ok???...where are you ...Mystic
Posted by Simus on July 4, 2004, at 22:48:59
In reply to RE::: Happy birthday to you, posted by mystic on July 4, 2004, at 22:38:43
Mystic,
Thanks! You are a trip!
Simus
P.S. I sure do miss our duets.
Posted by mystic on July 5, 2004, at 12:55:50
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone...Its me again :( Feeling just horrible as always..well not as always I feel like i'm on this rollercoaster and it just keeps going up and down and it just wont stay in one place...This med is really putting me through the ringer....I feel like right now I'm living 1/2 a life I feel like one or two days I'm ok not great but ok ..Then I can just be sitting there and bam it hits me again...
I'm afraid to cry as i think I would never stop..I get out of bed in the morning and just scared of what the day will bring and scared if I feel good that it isnt going to last...I know that sometimes I make the mistake of having a couple of drinks in a social atmosphere and that doesnt help.. I did have a couple yesterday as we were at a couple of 4th parties but not too many but it makes the anxiety so much worse and it lasts for days..not sure if it is the alcohol or it is just it would last for days anyway...I was up all night just totally freeking out and of course cant take the xanax because afraid I will totally lose it with that also...When will it ever end?...will it ever end???
I'm beginning to think that the lex just isnt for me but with being med phobic I'm scared to death to try something else...I'm just sick of being scared of everything and not having a life...I'm just sooooo sad....I'm sorry to dump this on all of you..but had to get it out..I thank everyone for always being there and I will talk to you all later....Thanks..Your friend Mystic
Posted by Simus on July 5, 2004, at 18:53:55
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on July 5, 2004, at 12:55:50
Oh, Mystic, (((hug))) I am so sorry you are on a down swing again. I know exactly how you feel. I sure wish I could do something other than just "listen". It sounds like maybe another med is the answer at this point. It isn't like you didn't give Lexapro a chance. I also understand about the drug phobia. I hesitate to call it a phobia, because that implies an irrational fear of something. And we have had good reasons to have a wholesome respect for these psychiatric drugs. But you HAVE to press on to find an answer, sweetie. You have no choice. You can't live your life like this. And I do believe that there is an answer for you out there somewhere. I wish I could do more for you. If I could, I would. But we will be here with you no matter what. Please, please, during times of anxiety, just maybe break a Xanax in half or even a quarter and take just a piece. It may not do much good at that low dosage, but it will help you to work up the courage to take an effective dose. Another idea is, when you have bad anxiety, take a benedryl. It has a slight calming effect. If you take two, it could make you sleepy though. Please keep in touch.
God bless,
Simus
Posted by Mrs. C on July 5, 2004, at 22:54:29
In reply to RE::: Simus » mystic, posted by Simus on July 4, 2004, at 21:59:09
Happy Birthday Simus!! You're not old, just older. Mrs. C
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 23:20:44
In reply to Re: Redirect: condolences, posted by trucker on July 4, 2004, at 13:16:34
Posted by Simus on July 5, 2004, at 23:41:36
In reply to RE::: Simus, posted by Mrs. C on July 5, 2004, at 22:54:29
Thanks. =)
Posted by sexylexy on July 6, 2004, at 16:40:38
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on July 5, 2004, at 12:55:50
Hi Ya'll,
I found a really sweet new yo yo on babble. Her name is Calico Cat, she is taking lex and wellbutrin. I invited her over but am not sure how to get her over here, if someone knows can they send her a link??
Thanks chicks!
Lexy
Posted by Mrs. C on July 6, 2004, at 21:12:52
In reply to Yo Yos, posted by sexylexy on July 6, 2004, at 16:40:38
Hey Girls, I am having my PMS anxiety tonight. I am feeling very fragile and nervous. Not sure why. I am back to worrying about my irregular heart beats again and my leg mole. Mind you, both have been checked out by my doc and I am supposedly fine. Why can't I over come this stupid stuff? Here I am going along just great and BOOM! In my brain I know that it's all okay and I am just feeling PMS but it seems so real to me when it hits. Please ladies, I could really use some supportive words tonight. Thanks everyone and sorry to be such a bummer. Mrs. C
Posted by mystic on July 6, 2004, at 21:39:05
In reply to Re: Yo Yos I need your help, posted by Mrs. C on July 6, 2004, at 21:12:52
Mrs C...We Wuuuuuuvvvvvv you.....We know how you feel and we sympathize with you...you are not a burden to us you help us in so many ways...and we are always here to help you also...As far as the extra heartbeats I have them also like we have talked about and that is all it is and the mole as long as you have checked it out it is ok also...But that just isnt enough to make you feel better because you know that these things are ok but your mind tells you something different..so lets fight with your mind and tell them to stop it and go on....I know how hard it is but just trying to figure out something to make you feel better...You also know that it is the PMS and we all have it at the same time..so we are all there...I know that I have mentioned journaling before and it really helps me at times because I always think always and forever..I have been feeling this way forever..and I will always feel this way...and this is never going to get any better..but when you journal you realize that is has only been a couple of days that you have been feeling like this or a short time but you have your mind thinking that it has been so long..and then it stops and we go on with the month then it happens again and we feel the same things all over..I wish the lex would let us remember these things so it would make us strong for the next time and we could just ride it out...I know I know I'm babbling i have so much in my head and it just goes on because I just want all of us to feel better ........I hope that you feel better soon and we luv you and will talk to you soon..Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on July 6, 2004, at 21:53:44
In reply to Mrs C.., posted by mystic on July 6, 2004, at 21:39:05
SMOOCH! That's a kiss on the cheek from me for being so wonderful! I know that you are right and I know that you know how darn frustrating it can be! By the way, did you call the doc today? Details please. Mrs. C
Posted by sexylexy on July 6, 2004, at 22:29:15
In reply to Re: Yo Yos I need your help, posted by Mrs. C on July 6, 2004, at 21:12:52
Mrs. C,
Isn't PMS anxiety awful. This month when I got PMS, it was just bad anxiety. You tend to worry about medical issues, my thing is my relationship with my boyfriend. I was sooooo scared that he would not be himself at the wedding because he would be embarassed infront of his parents, mind you we are not engaged and I have no evidence to back these toughts up. Our hormones go a little wild and we get these irrational fears. Last week poor boyfriend told me he had to run and errand but would call me when he got back... I started crying, just because he had to run and errand (of coure my PMS mind was like oh he hates you ect). I know that my boy adores me just like you know you are healthy. It sucks but you will be fine, maybe taking 20mg the week before your period or adding Xanax before??? Best of luck...By the way, my heart does that thing...it happens when you get gas in your chest...no big deal, everyone gets it!!!
Love you!
Lexy
Posted by Mrs. C on July 6, 2004, at 22:35:31
In reply to Re: Yo Yos I need your help, posted by sexylexy on July 6, 2004, at 22:29:15
Thanks Lexy, I know that you are right. Your boyfriend example really helped me out. It helps to see irrational thoughts from a different perspective once in awhile. Thanks again, you are a great friend. Mrs. C
Posted by Simus on July 7, 2004, at 0:17:46
In reply to Mrs C.., posted by mystic on July 6, 2004, at 21:39:05
> I just want all of us to feel better ...
Ditto.
Mrs. C., I'm sure you are in bed by now. But I just wanted to let you know I am here for you too.
Do things that soothe the nerves. Soft music, scented candles, bubble bath, soft lights. Pamper yourself. Although, that phrase takes on a whole new twist now that I am 43 and "over the hill" (and way over-tired). LOL Oh... I think for adults it is "Depends" and for babies it is "Pampers". Well, you are too old to "Pamper" yourself and too young to "Depends" yourself, so I don't know what to advise... (I hope I made you smile at least a little.)
Praying for you,
Simus
Posted by mystic on July 7, 2004, at 7:37:24
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone...Good Morning...I heard from Jlynne and she said that she has read all the posts and it brings tears to her eyes as to how many friends are here for her...She is doing ok and her daughter is with her ...her family and grandchildren will be with her for the service and they will be sharing memories of her mother and helping each other through this difficult time...She WILL be back and she will post right now it is just too hard to really do a lot...So she thanks everyone and appreciates it greatly...she feels you are all angels...As do I...Have a good day and keep her in your thoughts and prayers...Your friend Mystic
Posted by Simus on July 7, 2004, at 14:06:08
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on July 7, 2004, at 7:37:24
Trucker,
I was going to ask you on the other thread, but I didn't think it was appropriate there. How is the weight loss coming? I need a success story to give me some hope. And how are you doing otherwise. You are always helping people, but you never say how things are going for you.
God bless,
Simus
Posted by Anakin on July 7, 2004, at 16:04:52
In reply to Trucker, posted by Simus on July 7, 2004, at 14:06:08
I just order a weight watcher flex points kit....I have gained 8 pounds in two months:) Eating and married life are yummy,
Posted by mystic on July 7, 2004, at 18:09:58
In reply to Re: Trucker, posted by Anakin on July 7, 2004, at 16:04:52
Great choice Anakin...Weight watchers is the best...You can still eat what you want but it just makes you realize portion control and that is the smartest way to go...although Mrs C. has had very good luck with the atkins..but I believe in the weight watchers...Good luck...mystic
Posted by trucker on July 7, 2004, at 18:32:07
In reply to Trucker, posted by Simus on July 7, 2004, at 14:06:08
my T said she didn't like my diet so she got me the south beach diet and then i joined the south beach diet on the internet so i get recipies and support etc... it's terrific! i eat so much and i am loosing.. right i just started... and i have lost 3 lbs in two days.. and i feel great ya it was a total of 24 lbs..i have a long way to go.. but i feel gooooood! i am also walking 1 1/2 miles aday low inpact easy to do exercise!!!
trucker
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> Trucker,
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> I was going to ask you on the other thread, but I didn't think it was appropriate there. How is the weight loss coming? I need a success story to give me some hope. And how are you doing otherwise. You are always helping people, but you never say how things are going for you.
>
> God bless,
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> Simus
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