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Posted by mystic on July 29, 2004, at 6:36:35
In reply to Re: The Lexy Show » Mrs. C, posted by simus on July 28, 2004, at 23:37:42
And Robert Redford...and John Travolta.mmmmmmmmmmmmm..Mystic
Posted by trucker on July 29, 2004, at 9:34:48
In reply to Re: The Lexy Show » Mrs. C, posted by simus on July 28, 2004, at 23:37:42
and JACK NICKOLSON hes a sexy senior!!!!!trucker
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> > Can Jon Bon Jovi be there. I just love him. Mrs. C
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Posted by trucker on July 29, 2004, at 9:37:55
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by Mrs. C on July 28, 2004, at 22:02:19
yes still on 20 mgs of lex...
trucker
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> Trucker, are you on any SSRIs at all now? Sorry if you already told us that but I am so forgetful. Glad you are feeling well. Mrs. C
Posted by sexylexy on July 29, 2004, at 12:11:24
In reply to RE::: The Lexy Show, posted by mystic on July 29, 2004, at 6:36:35
Ohhh all those boys sound good to me, they can all come... personally Ill bring along, Orlando Bloom, Wes Bently and of course my darling boyfriend.
Lexy
Posted by jlynne on July 30, 2004, at 0:08:43
In reply to RE::: The Lexy Show, posted by sexylexy on July 29, 2004, at 12:11:24
ok, ok . . . you gotta have my al if you want me there!! (pacino, that is)
hi, everyone - - i am sorta back, i guess.
...jlynne
Posted by Simus on July 30, 2004, at 0:30:54
In reply to RE::: The Lexy Show, posted by jlynne on July 30, 2004, at 0:08:43
jlynne,
We missed you so much!
We felt so bad at the news of your loss... Trucker let us know... How are you doing?
So glad just to "hear" from you again!
Simus
P.S. I'm sure Lexy could pull some strings and see that Al clears his schedule for you.
Posted by jlynne on July 30, 2004, at 0:37:25
In reply to jlynne!!!, posted by Simus on July 30, 2004, at 0:30:54
Thanks, simus . . . i missed you guys, too. My eyes are getting all teary now just from reading your message. It is so hard to open up right now, even a little. I posted a message on the grief board, if anyone cares to go look for it. I am not sure how to copy the link but here is a stab:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/grief/20040220/msgs/372204.html
I guess you can copy and paste if it doesn't work as a link.
I love you guys.
((((lexies)))) ...jlynne
Posted by sexylexy on July 30, 2004, at 11:16:01
In reply to RE::: The Lexy Show, posted by jlynne on July 30, 2004, at 0:08:43
Jlynne!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Girl!! So good to hear from you. I read your post on babble grief. I just want to say that you should be so proud of yourself for coping so well at this time. What a strong wonderful woman you are. So glad to have you back. Tell us if you need anything at all. Im working on the Al thing... Ive got connections you know ...hahaha.
Love,
Lexy ((((Jlynne))))
Posted by mystic on July 30, 2004, at 20:57:05
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone..not a bad day..had my appt with dr hottie and it went well...Then my primary dr appt and he wants me to stop the lexapro right away with the gradual way as to not bring my symptoms full force back and he talked about Prozac..He first talked about effexor but have heard some not so great things..I told him that I would think about the prozac and will stop the lexapro over the next couple weeks or so gradually...
Melissa got in to see the specialist for her hyperthyroidism and they will start the testing in a couple weeks and determine if it is graves disease or some other type which is easier to take care of and may go away...so prayers really worked today as she wasnt feeling good and was able to get an emergency appt with the specialist that was scheduled for aug 19th..so thank you all for your prayers....
I hope that everyone is doing good and I will catch up with you all tomorrow...again thank you all for your prayers I think they just might have worked with melissa....your friend yo yo Heidi
Posted by Simus on July 31, 2004, at 0:00:11
In reply to RE:::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on July 30, 2004, at 20:57:05
Mystic,
I am concerned about you going off of Lex and not having a back-up. You mentioned Prozac... Sometimes when doctors want their patients off of SSRIs, the will switch them to Prozac first and then have them decrease the dosage. That's because Prozac has a longer half-life - stays in your system longer - so it isn't such a sudden decrease of SSRIs. So maybe if you want to try Prozac, you could consider trying it now. Then if it doesn't work for you, you will have a little easier time getting off of SSRIs on the Prozac. Just an idea. Keep in mind that I am not a doctor and this is only a suggestion.
I was on Effexor for a few years. It worked pretty well for me - better than any SSRIs.
But it was a little rougher coming off of.I am glad to hear that Melissa is getting help. We are praying for her and you.
God bless,
Simus
Posted by calico cat on July 31, 2004, at 17:19:18
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by trucker on July 29, 2004, at 9:37:55
Hi. I think this is where I was hoping to write. I have been on the lexapro - 10 mg - for 10 days. I really liked it at first, and I guess I still do. NOw I notice that I need a nap every day after lunch. It's o.k. now as I teach 3rd grade and am on vacation, but I can't be this exhausted. Now I can understand why I need the wellbutrin to get that zip of energy. I'm going back to the np on 8/18 so I'll talk to her about that.
Also I am still sleeping like a log at night which I do appreciate, but I should not need a nap as well unless it's my enormous sleep deficit. any thoughts? Thanks , Calico Cat
Posted by mystic on July 31, 2004, at 17:27:28
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . ., posted by calico cat on July 31, 2004, at 17:19:18
Hey Calico...you are in the right place many people can help you and are more than willing..You have only been on the lex a short time it should even out..some people have trouble sleeping some people sleep too much but it usually evens out and some people on the board take both the lexapro and wellburtrin..are you still on the wellbutrin?? I would enjoy the rest and sleep as we all need a lot of that just to cope and wait it out and like you said speak to you dr and see what they think...if you need anything just ask..take care Mystic
Posted by mystic on July 31, 2004, at 17:28:35
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey Calico dont get discouraged with this particular board every one is great but it is a little quiet on the weekends as it seems to be on all the boards exspecially in the summer...so take care mystic
Posted by Simus on July 31, 2004, at 17:53:18
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . ., posted by calico cat on July 31, 2004, at 17:19:18
Hi there Calico Cat! (As a side note, I love cats, and have a soft spot for calico cats.)
Mystic is right, 10 days is a VERY short time to make a determination on Lexapro. But sleepiness is a common side effect. It made me sleepy during the day, and I used to fall asleep at my desk at work. (That was so embarrassing!) I am no longer on Lexapro - just Wellbutrin now - but many are happy with their results on Lexapro.
I know Mystic already asked, but are you on Wellbutrin, or have you taken it before? It isn't for everyone, but some people do very well on the Lexapro/Wellbutrin combination. They seem to kind of support/compensate for each other.
Good luck, and again welcome.
Simus
Posted by sexylexy on August 1, 2004, at 0:50:27
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . ., posted by calico cat on July 31, 2004, at 17:19:18
Hey CC,
Welcome to the Yo Yos, we call ourselves that because of our many ups and downs. If you need support and friendship you have come to the right place. Here you can totally be yourself and everyone is so wonderful. It is sooo nice to find women who have had the same experiences as you. I have been on lex since december and really know I would not have made it though the first month or graduate school without these women. So welcome.
10 days is a very short time to be on lexapro. I work with psychiatrist and most of them have been very disapointed with the "magical" 10 mg dosage. After being on 10mg for 9 weeks and not being very impressed, with it my p-doc put me up to 15mg which was night and day. Then up to 20mg which was a little too much for me. Everyone has there own dosage. I have been feeling so good lately that I am on 5mgs doing pretty, well, except PMS... but that has been much BETTER since dropping my dosage.
About the wellbutrin, what are you taking lex for? Wellbutrin does give you that burst of energy but it is also not that great for people that have anxiety and a lot of people, I have had expereince with ( I am a Liscensed Masters Social Worker) find Wellbutrin alone not to be effective. However, there are exceptions, like Simus is doing GREAT on it. If you want to take Wellbutrin, and you have anxiety along with your depression or whatever, you may want to keep a Xanax on hand just incase the Wellbutrin makes you more anxious. It may however be a good thing if the Lexapro is making you sleepy. When I first started I had insomnia for two weeks. I was also really spacy for the first few weeks too. The side effects do pass so hang in there if you can. Good luck and let us know if we can help!!!
Cheers!
Lexy
Posted by calico cat on August 1, 2004, at 8:54:40
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . . » calico cat, posted by Simus on July 31, 2004, at 17:53:18
Hi everyone. Thanks for getting back to me.
I was on wellbutrin after being on effexor. The wellbutrin did nothing and I couldn't sleep. Then I was on the lex and the wellbutrin. NOw I am just on the lexapro. Yesterday I was such a zombie all day. I could not move very quickly. The mornings are the best for me. I'll probably take a nap again. Taking naps just makes me feel so lazy and unproductive.
The reason I was wanting to go back to wellbutrin is the burst of energy it gave me. It was probably just nervous energy but it got me moving even if the wellbutrin didn't make me feel better emotionally - I think the lack of sleep did not help either.
I find that I like talking about these medications because no one I know seems to understand, Calico Cat
Posted by Simus on August 1, 2004, at 10:45:15
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . ., posted by calico cat on August 1, 2004, at 8:54:40
> I was on wellbutrin after being on effexor.
Can I ask how long you were on effexor, how it worked for you, and why you stopped taking it? I was on Effexor for a few years, and it worked better than the SSRIs for me.
> The wellbutrin did nothing and I couldn't sleep. Then I was on the lex and the wellbutrin.
How did you feel on Lex and Wellbutrin combination at that time?
> Now I am just on the lexapro. Yesterday I was such a zombie all day. I could not move very quickly. The mornings are the best for me. I'll probably take a nap again. Taking naps just makes me feel so lazy and unproductive.
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> The reason I was wanting to go back to wellbutrin is the burst of energy it gave me. It was probably just nervous energyForgive me if you already know this, but the Lexapro, an SSRI, targets serotonin in the brain. Wellbutrin targets different brain chemicals, such as norephineprin and dopamine. Effexor is an SNRI, which targets serotonin and norephineprin. (I believe this is accurate - it's been a while since I read up on it). So if you did better on Effexor than Lexapro, you might actually feel better on the Lexapro with a low dose of Wellbutrin. But you have only been ont he Lex 11 days now, so it is a little early to judge the effectiveness of Lexapro.
> but it got me moving even if the wellbutrin didn't make me feel better emotionally - I think the lack of sleep did not help either.
> no one I know seems to understandThat's the nice thing about this board. Between all of us, you are likely to find someone who has been through exactly what you have a question on. Not even doctors can really tell us what to expect because they haven't lived through it themselves. Sometimes I wish they would live a month or so on these drugs just to get a little more compassion for us who are suffering through the med thing.
God bless,
Simus
Posted by calico cat on August 2, 2004, at 9:50:59
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . . » calico cat, posted by Simus on August 1, 2004, at 10:45:15
Hi Simus. It sounds like we are almost in the same boat. I took effexor for almost 2 years. I gained weight - 20 pounds. I then reduced down to 75 mg with the hopes of losing the weight. Shortly thereafter, I went on the pill to control my period. And, the effexor just stopped working, but I wanted to get off due to the side effects. Starting from March to May I took effexor and wellbutrin. I felt so awful, mostly due to the effexor withdrawal. Then I was on wellbutrin alone for almost a month. I was thinking of just stopping as I could feel like this with no meds. Then in June I went to a psych np - she added the lex to the wellbutrin - I only did this for 3 weeks, but I started to feel really well. I could sleep and I had energy. NOw it is just 10 mg of lexapro and I am feeling so awful today. At first I felt well but the fatigue is overwhelming. I go back on Aug. 18th so I will ask her.
Sometimes I get really discouraged because I thought medication should make you better, but it is hard to tell before you get into all of it. And, thanks for the information about all the medicines. I think the serontonin is what my brain needs the most for sleep - except now I feel asleep all the time. Thanks for letting me vent, Calico Cat
Posted by ednababish on August 2, 2004, at 9:56:38
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . .-follow for Simus, posted by calico cat on August 2, 2004, at 9:50:59
Calico Cat,
If helps at all, my pdoc says that most peole do need a combination of a couple of AD's to treat their symptoms--that one is usually not a perfect fit for each individual's case and that this is perfectly normal. As for me, I am a big proponant of better living through chemistry. Good luck!
Edna
Posted by simus on August 2, 2004, at 10:30:45
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . .-follow for Simus, posted by calico cat on August 2, 2004, at 9:50:59
> Sometimes I get really discouraged because I thought medication should make you better
Yeah... You, me, and hundreds of others on Psycho-Babble are all in the same boat on this one. You aren't venting, just stating the obvious. But we just keep plugging along. At least we have someone to talk to about it here. And there is always going to be someone here who understands because they lived it, as opposed to our family and friends and even our doctors.
As for the weight issue... sigh... I'm ready for the antidepressant that makes people LOSE weight.
Best of luck, and keep us informed.
Simus
Posted by anxious babe on August 2, 2004, at 11:59:51
In reply to RE::: The Lexy Show, posted by jlynne on July 30, 2004, at 0:08:43
Oh does anyone know who Luca is on ER - I have to have him there!
Hey jlynne it's so good to have you back...how are you?
Posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 18:19:47
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . .-follow for Simus, posted by calico cat on August 2, 2004, at 9:50:59
Hey calico..sorry you are struggling..I know for me it has been a rollercoaster ride ups and downs last week I felt just horrible but it didnt last as long as it usuallly does..I have been on lex for 5 months and I was supposed to go off it and try prozac but everytime I think about doing it I start to feel a little better...I'm also doing intense therapy which is helping but all I know is that you have to stick with it until you are really sure it isnt going to work...I wouldve gone off it many many times if it wasnt for all the angels in this very room...I get discouraged I come in here and i vent and all of a sudden there are all these angels telling you that you can do it and their experiences I know that some people think that being in here brings them down and doesnt let them get ahead but it sure does for others...I love every single angel in here and they have helped me through so many rough times...
What is important more important than anything else is to do what you feel is right and if you need to try something else go ahead but for the drs to tell you that the lex is going to be fast acting and all your fears and depression will be gone is just not right it takes time and patience and a lot prayers and you have plenty of them right here...So take care and try to have hope we are here to help you...Take care Mystic
Posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 18:20:56
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone arent there a ton of leos in here..give it up when are the birthdays???..hahhhaha wahhhhh Mystic
Posted by simus on August 2, 2004, at 18:47:32
In reply to Hey everyone, posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 18:20:56
> Hey everyone arent there a ton of leos in here..give it up when are the birthdays???
July 5 - Cancer
Posted by trucker on August 2, 2004, at 19:30:02
In reply to Re: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by simus on August 2, 2004, at 18:47:32
> > Hey everyone arent there a ton of leos in here..give it up when are the birthdays???
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> July 5 - Cancer
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