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Posted by seatgti on April 2, 2004, at 9:40:19
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
I know I only posted a couple of days ago and got a nice reply from K and Bill (thanks) but I was kinda hoping for a little more response. This coming monday will be my 12th full week of taking 10mg of lexapro. I upped my doseage yesterday to 15mg. The last 10 days have been the worst since I started with GAD and depression at xmas. Very high anxiety and all the symptoms that go with it. I figured I had pooped out and after following the board for a while now decided it might be time to up it. I cant ask my pdoc for advice because he is on holiday and wont talk to patients over the phone anyway and my next appointment is in May!!! I am looking for advice and support from fellow lexapro takers coz my morale is kinda low (understatement). So any contact via here, msm, e-mail would be really good ( I will provide email address to any interested parties) and I will try my best to support others as well. Didnt know if this should be in babble or social.....probably both. Please write soon
Andy UK
Posted by want info on April 2, 2004, at 10:06:20
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Need Support, posted by seatgti on April 2, 2004, at 9:40:19
hi andy. i am in my 8th week on lex. i was on 10mg for 5-6 weeks, 15 for 2, and am now on 20. in my opinion and i think most on this board, 10mg is not that much lex. i didn't start feeling like "myself" until the 20. i would certainly try upping. i have felt everything...i was honestly convinced i was going crazy. my head was fuzzy, i felt out of it...i'm just now starting to feel better at 20mg! hope it helps. emily
Posted by trucker on April 2, 2004, at 10:45:21
In reply to Re: Hey, Trucker » trucker, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:37:50
i hear ya.. i have been married three times and each hubby left me in debt so i don't have allot to show for me hard work. accept paid bills. this is hubby number three and he thinks money grows on trees. and is selfish as h-ll but he isn't physically abusive, however i hate neglect, and selfishness. i am 41 yrs old as of spring. 3/20
trucker
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> I'm 54. Been there, done that, etc. Not much left to surprise me anymore . . .
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> Wish my ex would've had the decency to leave me when I was a little younger!!
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> ((((old))))
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> ...jlynne
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Posted by trucker on April 2, 2004, at 10:48:47
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » trucker, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 23:40:43
she is very intouch with me. we are the same age. only she is bornin may. she is trying to get me to go to school free on disability. we will see. they aren't offering me much accept diesel mechanics. sounds interesting but a long way away and heavy lifting.
trucker
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> I'm glad you found a good pdoc; she sounds very special:~)
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> ((Sleep well))
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> ...jlynne
Posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 11:06:24
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Need Support, posted by seatgti on April 2, 2004, at 9:40:19
Hey Andy,
Welcome to the board and our lexapro family. I was convienced that I did not need more than 10mg of lexapro and stuck it out for 10 weeks. I saw some good results but in no way was past my depression, which was so discouraging. I went up to 15 for about two weeks and then went up to 20 (just staring my second week.) For about the past month I have been feeling pretty darn good. I have had a bad couple days but it has been really cold and rainy here for the past week plus I am in my last 3 weeks (22 days!) of graduate school and at this point am so stressed I am proud to be able to remember my name!
Andy, I would not be afraid to up the dosage of lexapro, I only wish I had done it sooner.
PS.. what part of the UK are you from? I love traveling and have been quite a few places over there!
Good luck , God bless and please keep in touch!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 11:13:46
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by want info on April 2, 2004, at 9:10:49
Hey Mag,
Please do not be afraid to up your paxil dose. I know my friend started on 20 then quickly moved up to 37.5, I hope you had a good birthday and get some good celebrating in!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 11:40:26
In reply to Re: not doing so well » sexylexy, posted by jlynne on April 1, 2004, at 20:19:25
Everyone,
Thanks so much for all your support. Ya'll are the greatest. I am still not feeling that good but not quite as bad as yesterday. I am feeling a little sad and irratiable. I am on the end of my period so maybe my hormones are balancing out because I feel a little roller coasterish. Anyway, I am also completley stressed out (22 days left!) with school so I am just praying that I even out some. Ya'll have been so wonderful to me and it is so great to be able to celebrate our ups and be consoled with our downs. Thanks so much!!! God Bless you all!
Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 12:13:09
In reply to Re: not doing so well, posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 11:40:26
Hello Everyone...Not doing so great today!!!!..just got a phone call and my mamogram showed 2 spots...I have to go back next friday not until next friday...Cant get ahold of my sister or my husband...Really freeking right now...Lexy it is great to hear that you are feeling better...EM you sound wonderful!!!!!!..As for me wasnt doing that great before this happened...Please keep me in your prayers have a feeling it is going to be a very rough week!!!!!!!...Mystic
Posted by Magdalena on April 2, 2004, at 12:24:02
In reply to RE:: Hello Everyone, posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 12:13:09
oh Mystic, im sorry you are feeling like this right now, this is the last thing you need to worry about right now. i will make a special prayer for you, i hope everything turns out alright. No matter what you will be ok.
please rest and don't worry yourself sick, you are not alone.
Mag
Posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 13:17:52
In reply to RE:: Hello Everyone » mystic, posted by Magdalena on April 2, 2004, at 12:24:02
Ya'll
I am soooooo sad right now, I am sitting here crying my eyes out. I have been trying to make myself feel so much better but I am am just crashing right now. It is so frusterating because I have been feeling like a new person but now I am feeling like dog poop. I feel like such a burden and like I am being punished. I am trying to be strong and I know even breaking down now it is better than breaking down in the past. I get stressed then sad, because I get so scared that this is coming back, which leads to anxiety which makes me just break down. I need support right now and you guys are the best to turn to. I know its cheesy but I really love you guys!! God Bless you all.
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 13:23:35
In reply to RE:: Hello Everyone, posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 12:13:09
Mystic,
You poor sweet darling. I am so so sorry to hear about your mamogram. I want you to know that just because you have had some spots, that does not mean the worse. A big part of our depression/anxiety is that it makes us "catastophise" everything. I am going to get off of hear and pray for you. We all on this board are special people, God has chosen us to suffer for him, as hard as it is, it is an honor. We can all get though these trying times as a family. God Bless you Mystic.
Lexy
Posted by Gator on April 2, 2004, at 13:24:12
In reply to RE:: Hello Everyone, posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 12:13:09
((((((Mystic)))))))
I will say extra prayers for you and your family! Someone once told me a way to stay optimistic - "Expect the best and be ready for the worst".
I hope everything turns out O.K. with your mamogram and try to pamper yourself as much as you can until next friday.(((((((Mystic))))))))
Gator
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> Hello Everyone...Not doing so great today!!!!..just got a phone call and my mamogram showed 2 spots...I have to go back next friday not until next friday...Cant get ahold of my sister or my husband...Really freeking right now...Lexy it is great to hear that you are feeling better...EM you sound wonderful!!!!!!..As for me wasnt doing that great before this happened...Please keep me in your prayers have a feeling it is going to be a very rough week!!!!!!!...Mystic
Posted by Gator on April 2, 2004, at 13:32:05
In reply to please help me, posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 13:17:52
Lexy,
I can feel your sadness in your message and I am so sorry that you feel that way. Take a deep breath and cry if you need it. I think as females sometimes we just have to cry for the heck of it. I hope you feel better soon.
(((((((Lexy)))))))Gator
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> I am soooooo sad right now, I am sitting here crying my eyes out. I have been trying to make myself feel so much better but I am am just crashing right now. It is so frusterating because I have been feeling like a new person but now I am feeling like dog poop. I feel like such a burden and like I am being punished. I am trying to be strong and I know even breaking down now it is better than breaking down in the past. I get stressed then sad, because I get so scared that this is coming back, which leads to anxiety which makes me just break down. I need support right now and you guys are the best to turn to. I know its cheesy but I really love you guys!! God Bless you all.
> Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 13:50:02
In reply to Re: please help me » sexylexy, posted by Gator on April 2, 2004, at 13:32:05
Hey Lexy...thank you so much for reaching out to me when you are clearly in pain...I think that after you have yourself a good cry you will feel a little better...I know for me it is hard to cry because you feel you wont stop but it really does help...I am praying for you also...I was also thinking that we just assume that we are going to always feel good on this med but in fact we are still going to have rough times and you have been through a lot this past couple of weeks between trying to get everything done...studying and that crap with the cheating thing...You did awsome during all of that so give yourself a pat on the back and take a walk or a bath or something to calm yourself down...or just keep posting...I called my friend at the drs office and they managed to get me in tues instead of fri so I think that your prayers worked already...Hey lexy I know it sound cheesy..But I love you also..!!!!!!!!..you have always been soo helpful and you cant help but feel strong feelings for people on the posts because we are alllll like FAMILY...You can tell that when we are going through our own stuff we still reach out because we get as much as we give...Please take care of yourself and I pray you will feel better soon!!!!!!!!!!!..remember you are under a lot of stress...Do you ever take xanax it might be a good time to take one if you do!!!!....Take care my special friend...Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 13:53:18
In reply to RE:: Hello Everyone » mystic, posted by Magdalena on April 2, 2004, at 12:24:02
Thank you Mag...I'm very nervous right now..I have a phobia about death and sickness and I'm not a patient person so to get a phone call that I have to come back and it isnt for a week was pretty devastating..I have since talked to my husband the forever optomist..and my sister...and have had wonderful posts...I have also called a friend at the imaging center (pays to have a lot of friends)..And she is trying to get me in earlier...she already got me in tuesday instead of friday so that is good..very good..so I think that the prayers are really working...I'm thinking of you also and know that you are going to do well with your increase and please dont be scared I know how you feel and we will be here for you and EM was right you are on suuuuccch a low dose...SO thank you again..your an angel...Mystic
Posted by want info on April 2, 2004, at 15:18:34
In reply to please help me, posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 13:17:52
oh girls please don't worry! you have both been such angels to me when i was having so much trouble...still am a bit but am pretty up these days.
lexy...look at you helping others even when you are feeling so down! you are an amazing person. you will get through this. we are all here for you. try to get outside...go for a walk or a run...or try a long hot bath or shower. don't put too much pressure on yourself tonight. just get cozy in pj's and watch a movie or something...tomorrow is a new day.
mystic i am so sorry to hear about your medical problems...but you are NOT going to die! you may need to up your lex dose and that is FINE. i'm at 20 now and look at how different i am from when i was on 10. you will get through this, we are all here for you...
emily
Posted by trucker on April 2, 2004, at 17:17:24
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » trucker, posted by jlynne on March 30, 2004, at 23:16:16
YA ALL FEEL LIKE POOP... I WISH THAT I COULD GET A BRAKE IN LIFE. FROM CHILD HOOD TO ADULT HOOD MY LIFE HAS A LOT TO BE DESIRED. NOW NOTONLY THAT CRAP BUT SINCE I AM SELF EMPLOYED I HAVE TO PAY IN $17,500.00 FOR THIS YEAR AND $10,000.00 FOR LAST YEAR AND I DON'T HAVE IT. I AM 20% WHOLE PERSON DISABLED. AND SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING TRUCK, IN THE FIRST PLACE BUT IN ORDER TO PAY UNCLE SAM I HAVE TO RISK IT. WHEN WILL I HAVE A BRAKE. WHEN I AM SIX FEET UNDER!!!
TRUCKER
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Posted by jlynne on April 2, 2004, at 17:35:57
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » jlynne, posted by trucker on April 2, 2004, at 17:17:24
There, there, now Trucker. (((Poor Baby))) You get to see your pdoc in THREE days!
And . . . you probably have the *softest sheets* in the whole state:~) Now, go get a Snickers Bar, and life will be grand!!
((((Chocolate))))
...jlynne
Posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 18:42:55
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Lexy how are you doing??...Are you feeling better????...Im thinking of you and hoping that things have gotten easier as the day has progressed!!!...Take care my friend...Mystic
Posted by Magdalena on April 2, 2004, at 19:55:55
In reply to please help me, posted by sexylexy on April 2, 2004, at 13:17:52
maybe the feeling of crashing is your body getting used to the dose, i can't say cause i probbably know way less about this than any of you do. But in any case, maybe you should talk to your doctor about this and dont take this 'slipup' as a sign that you are not going to get better. I know you will be fine, somehow i know in my heart that we all will, things are just that much harder for us, but in the end it will be that much more rewarding.
I love you guys too *Sniff* ;)
we mirror eachother in such a way although we are all different and come from differnt lives.i'm feeling a bit better today, although i was feeling anxious at a resteraunt tonite, i kept my mind off of it cause my bf was making me laugh.
:):)
Hope u feel better.
Mag
Posted by jlynne on April 2, 2004, at 21:57:09
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » trucker, posted by jlynne on April 2, 2004, at 17:35:57
I'm sorry that I made light of your situation; no offense, okay?
After I read your post again, I realized that you are really in a difficult situation with your taxes, and maybe I shouldn't have answered the way I did. I'm sorry life has been so hard for you, and I hope that you will find a ray of sunshine soon.
((((friends))))
...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on April 2, 2004, at 22:05:02
In reply to RE: Mag, posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 13:53:18
Mystic, I am so sorry that you have to go through this added stress. I have had so many friends who had spots show up on their tests, and it turned out to be something minor. I know that your mind won't rest until you know what it is, though. It will help if you can find something to keep you busy this weekend - do you have anything that needs to be painted? or maybe spring-cleaned?
God bless you, Mystic. I will be praying for you.
((((peace))))
...jlynne
Posted by mystic on April 2, 2004, at 22:16:01
In reply to Mystic, posted by jlynne on April 2, 2004, at 22:05:02
Jlynne...Thank you for caring..I will definately try to keep busy this weekend ....I'm just afraid this is going to just get me more depressed...Was hoping that Lexy would get back on and let us know how she is doing...We certainly all have needed each other this past week...I for one am soooo grateful that we all found each other and get the support that we need..>I hope to be helping with the support soon...Thanks again jlynne your an angel...Mystic
Posted by trucker on April 2, 2004, at 22:27:17
In reply to Re: . . .Trucker . . . » trucker, posted by jlynne on April 2, 2004, at 17:35:57
NOT ABLE TO GET BAR, FASTING... I DESIDED THAT WAS WHAT WAS MISSING, GOD IS GOOD AND I AM BEHAVING.
TRUCKER
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> There, there, now Trucker. (((Poor Baby))) You get to see your pdoc in THREE days!
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> And . . . you probably have the *softest sheets* in the whole state:~) Now, go get a Snickers Bar, and life will be grand!!
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> ((((Chocolate))))
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> ...jlynne
Posted by trucker on April 2, 2004, at 22:32:48
In reply to Sorry, Trucker . . ., posted by jlynne on April 2, 2004, at 21:57:09
THE RAY IS JESUS AND I AM LISING TO WHAT HE SAYS FOR ME TO DO. HE WILL LET ME KNOW WHEN TO STOP.
I 'M NOT SUPPOSED TO SHARE THAT FACT BUT I THINK HE WILL UNDERSTAND.
TRUCKER
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> I'm sorry that I made light of your situation; no offense, okay?
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> After I read your post again, I realized that you are really in a difficult situation with your taxes, and maybe I shouldn't have answered the way I did. I'm sorry life has been so hard for you, and I hope that you will find a ray of sunshine soon.
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> ((((friends))))
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> ...jlynne
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