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Posted by BLKVETTES on July 25, 2003, at 12:22:13
In reply to lexapro w/ progesterone for hyperplasia » Heidi8, posted by lil' jimi on July 25, 2003, at 11:31:03
> hi Heidi8,
>
> certainly, you want to check with your doctor about these SEs to see what is suggested ...
>
> although your possible med interactions are completely beyond me (i have only taken lex and all of my SEs went away in less than 2 weeks),
>
> let me ask,
> "How much water do you drink a day?"
> and
> "Can you drink more water? ...
> ... or that sport drink, electrolyte enhancing drink type stuff ...
>
> i have found i get thirsty since i have been on lex, and learned this is a CLUE (!) that i am dehydrating and should drink more water ... i like mine with a slice of lime, mmmmmmm!
>
> this has helped my headaches ... .. ... i think it's helping my sinuses ... ... which helps my head ...
>
> just a thought ... hope it might help ...
>
> TAKE CARE !@!!
> ~ jimHi Jim, glad to see you posting. Since my disorder I have been drinking a lot more water than I ever have. Im also a soda drinker which I have cut back on since this started. But somedays I wake up feeling like crap and realize I have been neglecting the water and also a vitamin I take. This water thing I believe is very important also. TAKE CARE!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 25, 2003, at 12:32:22
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro, posted by mph-speedy on July 25, 2003, at 12:13:02
> Background is did not even realize it was depression until almost had a "melt down". On the Lexapro have started feeling like my old happy self and recognize that the behavior I was attibuting to others either didn't exist (on their part) or was in reaction to my own disfunction. Where do I go from here is - am I to stay on ADs forever, or should I just go with the flow and not worry about it for now? Family history is - grandmother institutionalized for pychotic behavior after post partum depression. Father alcoholic. Son is bi-polar.
>
> Looking back, I believe I've had bouts of depression before but was untreated.Hi there, sorry about your family!!! Must have been hard growing up and it must be hard dealing with your son. But its great that your feeling good. I read about statistics and one shows that someone who quits their meds in the 1st 3 years 2 out of 3 will relapse. With your family history its one heck of a risk if the lexapro continues to work for you. I have no plans whatsoever in quitting my med. Its to much of a risk for me. As long as you dont feel drugged and your on the right dose why risk it. You feel normal right? You just take something to feel that way. Nothing wrong with that!!!! TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
Posted by lil' jimi on July 25, 2003, at 12:42:18
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by maxumus on July 25, 2003, at 11:53:07
hi maxumus,
my wife-sweetie took paxil for a few years about a decade ago ... bad, very bad ... no one ever mentioned side-effects at all to her ... ... now we are still trying to find her libido! .... very hard on us ... especially because we had no idea about paxil SEs ... sad ...
whereas, i have been on lex 4 1/2 months now ...
... zero weight gain ...
... **improved** sexual satisfaction ... (hey, my lil' wifey!) ...... ... and i am much less depressed ... did have some start-up SEs, but they went away ...
personally, IMHO, i would not even compare lex to paxil ...
and as Wayne says,
TAKE CARE!!!!
~ jimp.s. thanks for your post ... post back soon!
~ j
Posted by lil' jimi on July 25, 2003, at 13:06:49
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro, posted by mph-speedy on July 25, 2003, at 12:13:02
hi mph-speedy,
you posted:
> Background is did not even realize it was depression until almost had a "melt down". On the Lexapro have started feeling like my old happy self and recognize that the behavior I was attibuting to others either didn't exist (on their part) or was in reaction to my own disfunction. Where do I go from here is - am I to stay on ADs forever, or should I just go with the flow and not worry about it for now? Family history is - grandmother institutionalized for pychotic behavior after post partum depression. Father alcoholic. Son is bi-polar.
>
> Looking back, I believe I've had bouts of depression before but was untreated... ... .. again, it is wonderful to read here about folks getting good relief from lexapro ... ... love your "Benefits out-weigh the SEs" attitude .... .... great to hear it is working for you!
... ... and i hear you about the where do you go now ... ... like, do i take this from now on? ... ...
(i have read that the average time of ssri use is 11 months ... ... more recently i read it is 3 years ...)
for my part, these are non-issues for me ... (unless "poop out" occurs) .... .... since it is working for us now, i recommend enjoying the new perspective ... and learning about ourselves,
("Hey, is this what it's like to not be depressed?") ... ... and accepting that we may need help from meds ... for however long ...... diabetics need meds ... ... epileptics need meds ... and our depression(s) may be biochemical or neurochemical dysfunctions for which we may need meds ... ... Especially, if they can make life worth living ... ... hang in there ... and try to let us know how you are doing, Please ...
TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF!!
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on July 25, 2003, at 13:46:38
In reply to Re: lexapro w/ progesterone for hyperplasia, posted by BLKVETTES on July 25, 2003, at 12:22:13
hey Wayne!
> > hi Heidi8,
> >
> > certainly, you want to check with your doctor about these SEs to see what is suggested ...
> >
> > although your possible med interactions are completely beyond me (i have only taken lex and all of my SEs went away in less than 2 weeks),
> >
> > let me ask,
> > "How much water do you drink a day?"
> > and
> > "Can you drink more water? ...
> > ... or that sport drink, electrolyte enhancing drink type stuff ...
> >
> > i have found i get thirsty since i have been on lex, and learned this is a CLUE (!) that i am dehydrating and should drink more water ... i like mine with a slice of lime, mmmmmmm!
> >
> > this has helped my headaches ... .. ... i think it's helping my sinuses ... ... which helps my head ...
> >
> > just a thought ... hope it might help ...
> >
> > TAKE CARE !@!!
> > ~ jim
>
> Hi Jim, glad to see you posting. Since my disorder I have been drinking a lot more water than I ever have. Im also a soda drinker which I have cut back on since this started. But somedays I wake up feeling like crap and realize I have been neglecting the water and also a vitamin I take. This water thing I believe is very important also. TAKE CARE!!!!
> WAYNE
>
>i'm thinking that the folks with the dizziness SE may also benefit from more water too ... ... for me, lexapro really demands a LOT of good liquids (less soft drinks) for it to realize its maximum benefits ... ... LOTS of water ... and of course a good diet (lots of fruit and vegetables!) and outdoor exercise with that *SUNSHINE* you recommended before ... ...
... and patiencethanks for your welcome back ... good to be back and great to hear you there, ol' pal!
***TAKE CARE*** !!!
~ jim
Posted by mph-speedy on July 25, 2003, at 14:15:52
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro, posted by BLKVETTES on July 25, 2003, at 12:32:22
Wayne -
That's a helpful statistic, and of course you're right - feeling normal is a great thing! Thanks..will be in touch.
Posted by vandy on July 25, 2003, at 15:17:36
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by maxumus on July 25, 2003, at 11:53:07
Of course, I can't speak for others but for me Paxil took away the spark. I was considerably less depressed but I was also flat as a pancake. No up and no downs make for a dull boy. Lex seems to let me be me but skip the lion's share of my depression.
Posted by Capri on July 25, 2003, at 18:10:06
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro...Feel Good!, posted by Heidi8 on July 25, 2003, at 11:07:20
Hi,
From my experience....Lexapro gave me a tremendous headache for the first 10 days (in fact all SSRI's I've tried do). I also could not sleep at night. I took a Klonopin to offset that problem.
I'm on Lex now 4 weeks. I just increased my dosage from 5 mg to 7.5 mg. I have an awful headache today just from that mild increase. I know if will go away though. I sleep fine at night without any Klonopin. Just noticed though that I'm getting an increased appetite which I'm not liking at the moment.
Hang in there. I'm sure the headache and dizziness will go away in a few more days!
Capri
Posted by Viv on July 25, 2003, at 18:14:21
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
Anyone taking Lexapro for bi polar? Results?? Just started it today. I have turned into the B&^$# from H#%% the last few months. My 7 year old granddaughter won't even hug my neck! I don't blame her. I don't really like my self either!
Posted by Doug in PA on July 25, 2003, at 19:20:17
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro...Feel Good!, posted by Capri on July 25, 2003, at 18:10:06
When I first started Lexapro, my Dr started me on 10 mg of Lex from 30mg of Paxil. Straight switch from one to the other the next day. I thought that he gave me a placebo at first because I had no noticable side effects other than my depression seemed to be getting much worse. I did go through a stage of severe tingling skin a few weeks into the treatment. Now after a couple of months on Lex I think that I feel a little better (for the last few days.)
Doug in PA=======================================
> Hi,
>
> From my experience....Lexapro gave me a tremendous headache for the first 10 days (in fact all SSRI's I've tried do). I also could not sleep at night. I took a Klonopin to offset that problem.
>
> I'm on Lex now 4 weeks. I just increased my dosage from 5 mg to 7.5 mg. I have an awful headache today just from that mild increase. I know if will go away though. I sleep fine at night without any Klonopin. Just noticed though that I'm getting an increased appetite which I'm not liking at the moment.
>
> Hang in there. I'm sure the headache and dizziness will go away in a few more days!
>
> Capri
Posted by vandy on July 25, 2003, at 20:06:02
In reply to New to Lexapro, posted by Viv on July 25, 2003, at 18:14:21
Patience is the word. If you experience Lex as I did you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel one day soon. And it won't be an onrushing train for a change. You'll hug you and I'm certain that seven year old granddaughter will be close behind. Hang in and take care.
Posted by carla on July 25, 2003, at 20:50:30
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro, posted by BLKVETTES on July 25, 2003, at 12:32:22
i have been takin paxil for 2 years.. didnt seem to be working as well as it was. dr switched me to lexapro 10.. i am worried about switching and having withdrawal from paxil.. dr said i should be fine because i am going from one right into the other.. anyone have any comments on switching from paxil to lex.. sure looking for some words of wisdom.. please email me direct if you have a comment..cvest601@aol.com
thanks everyone
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 0:38:13
In reply to re: Aloha amiga! from Texas to your Catskill Mts » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 12, 2003, at 15:26:32
> hi trucker!
>
> you wrote:
> > in case you aren't aware of the location of the catskill mountains, they are in upstate new york... south of albany, ny
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> ... .. ... i knew the catskill mts were in new york ... ... i hadn't realized they were in the south east corner of ny ... ...
> ... two of my closest friends live in easthampton, mass ... ... i miss them ... ...
>
> >
> > i am leaveing in a hour or so just thought i'd catch my final e-mails before i go.
> >
> > take care all and i hope and pray that you all have a good experience with lex. see i alwways had a bubbly, happy go lucky attitude. even in the worst times. then i had a dead baby and a whole bunch of other horrible things that over loaded my circuits. i was also told that under heavy stress(which i can't imagine what it could be-ha! ha!) you should take sublingle b vitimins.
> > i have started this regimin as well, maybe this is the reason my side effects are good ones...if you are interested try this. TRIVITA (FROM THE HEALTHY LIVING COMPANY) TO ORDER 1-800-991-7116
> > to your health!
> > trucker
>
> .... .... i have been taking lots of supplements ... and my SEs weren't very bad either ... ... larry hoover convinced me (he wouldn't know this) to try the omega-3 oils ... now i'll check out your sublingual Bs too .... thanks ...
>
> ... ... i admire your bubbliness ... ... and grieve for your tragedies you've suffered ... ... my wife and i suffered, she says 6 and i say 7, miscarriages during our fight with infertility ... ... our 4 year-old is the happy ending to our long futility ... ....
>
> bless you trucker
> and
> BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!!
> ~ jim<
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then i take it you know what i mean about the "new you" as they say. after such a tragity and such greif you emerg into a different being, yet there are some charicteristics of the old you however few they are. i see things thru a much different light.take care
trucker
ps just back from putting on 5800 + miles this week. california etc...
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 0:51:39
In reply to re: lexapro urination » bruce_w6, posted by lil' jimi on July 14, 2003, at 20:44:58
> hi bruce_w6,
>
> i have been thinking about these posts we exchanged a while back:
> > > hi bruce_w6,
> > >
> > > > I remember seeing posts in the beginning about urination habits changing when on Lexapro. How do I find these posts? Has anyone noticed their urination habits changing since taking Lexapro?
> > >
> > > this is another initial side-effect i had that went away in a little more than a week ... i have posted about this, but i can't remember what subject line i used and i don't recall that anyone responded ...
> > >
> > > when this was happening to me i had to take a very deliberate appraoch to peeing .... ... whereas it was an autonomic point and shoot before, it became a much more elaborate challenge, which sometimes caused a series of attempts to get my bladder really empty ... ... after a about 2 weeks this problem was completely gone ... .... but it had me a little worried there for a while ...
> > >
> > > take care,
> > > ~ jim
> >
> > I started having these same symptoms shortly after starting Lexapro in December 2002. I am still having them. I had my prostate checked and it is ok. I urinate frequently and it is kind of an effort to empty my bladder.
> >
> > Any other feedback would be appreciated.
>
> ... ... and i got to thinking that your situation is unusal enough that you should have your doctor check it out and if need be refer you to a urologist ... ... there could be any number of conditions that be contributing to your symptoms and you should try to get the professional to make the call ... ... if this does turn out to be the lex, then you may get their opinion on whether this justifies switching away from lexapro ... ...
>
> ... ... my advice: see the doc.
>
> TAKE CARE !!!!
> ~ jim
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as to the above post
i to am having this imbarrassing problem, however i noticed that if i have sex that this goes almost completely away, is it possible that our senses are confused and that we should try making love think about it, can you pee when it is standing up saying hello baby??? and also after sex don't most men in general have a problem there? just a thought. mine i noticed is more intence on some days and less on others. there seems to be corolation to heavy stress days as well, i seem to have these problems on the days that i get paniky. which i was having the last couple days. to where if people get in my air space i feel traped and vulnerable. i hate that feeling.
good luck
trucker
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 2:39:19
In reply to re: Aloha amiga! from Texas to your Catskill Mts » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 0:38:13
> > hi trucker!
... .... ...
> > BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!!
> > ~ jim
>
> <
> <
> <
> then i take it you know what i mean about the "new you" as they say. after such a tragity and such greif you emerg into a different being, yet there are some charicteristics of the old you however few they are. i see things thru a much different light.
>oh, i'd have to give that a great big, Yes, mam
... yes, mam, indeed ... ... thank you> take care
> trucker
> ps just back from putting on 5800 + miles this week. california etc...great to have you back safe ...
... how's you're lexapro treating you ?... ... and how's America looking out there?
peace,
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 3:21:56
In reply to re: lexapro urination » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 0:51:39
hi trucker ~
you wrote:
> i to am having this imbarrassing problem, however i noticed that if i have sex that this goes almost completely away, is it possible that our senses are confused and that we should try making love think about it, can you pee when it is standing up saying hello baby??? and also after sex don't most men in general have a problem there? just a thought. mine i noticed is more intence on some days and less on others. there seems to be corolation to heavy stress days as well, i seem to have these problems on the days that i get paniky. which i was having the last couple days. to where if people get in my air space i feel traped and vulnerable. i hate that feeling.
> good luck
> trucker... ... i can't remember how long you've been on lex ... ... me: 4 1/2 months ... ...
i have mentioned here before two lexapro SEs i had at first: the lex speed-buzz and the lex-induced anxiety ... ... then i realize that they're related and that the amphetamine-like qualities of this SE exacerbates the anxieties and tensions ... ... and this will fuel stress, which acellerates muscle tension and ... ...
... ... this is what kept building up until it brought on panic attacks in a 52 year-old guy who didn't know what they were ... ...
... but it could also contribute to problems peeing ...
and i don't know if it's just the proximity, but the urination-challenge seemed related to the anorgasmia ... ... there was a tingling, kind of not-quite-numb like sensation ... some at the tips of my fingers too ... and the tip of my nose ... the extremeties ...
... makes me more grateful all those SEs went away ... ... but i could see how making love could relieve the tension and how that could help make it easier to pee ...
anyway, i agree with you: it is all interrelated ...
you wrote ( i loved this! ):
"think about it, can you pee when it is standing up saying hello baby??? "as i have discovered here, it would be said,
LMAO ROTFL !!!
... and i thank you, Very Much !!! ... ... (("Hello, Baby"!!!)) AH HA HA HA HA HAAA HAAA!!!!
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH HAAAA HAAAA!!!!!
( ... oh, sorry! no disrespect was intended! ... )so the answer is ... ... no ... no, mam ...
TAKE CARE !!!!
~ jimp.s. HAAA! HA!
p.s. i think we should try to drink as much water as possible to help with these SEs ... it's got to help . ... ~ j
Posted by bookgurl99 on July 26, 2003, at 7:51:52
In reply to re: lexapro urination » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 0:51:39
Hey all --
I have been feeling tremendously thirsty since starting the lex a little less than a week ago; did this go away for anyone?
This is the reverse for me of when I got off Zoloft; then I was thirsty. Hope it's not a bad sign; the zoloft helped my migraines and that's what I need the lex for.
books
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 10:35:32
In reply to re: lexapro THIRST, posted by bookgurl99 on July 26, 2003, at 7:51:52
> Hey all --
>
> I have been feeling tremendously thirsty since starting the lex a little less than a week ago; did this go away for anyone?
>
> This is the reverse for me of when I got off Zoloft; then I was thirsty. Hope it's not a bad sign; the zoloft helped my migraines and that's what I need the lex for.
>
>
> books
hey books ~i don't know how much the THRIST may have subsided from adapting to lexapro
rather than
my concern about trying to stay hydrated because of my sense the importance of avoiding dehydration ... ....
... ... i have been drinking more water than ever in my life since i have been taking lex and i feel much better and stronger ...you know, my lex experience has inspired me to drink more water ... ... Have I just been dehydrated my whole life until now?
now i am so conscientious about drinking enough water that it is as if i am on high alert for whenever i feel thristy ... ...
i have had regular headaches from my sinuses due to allergies ... ... these have diminished and i credit the extra water ... and maybe the lexapro?
good luck!!
~ jim
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 11:01:44
In reply to re: Aloha and welcome back ! » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 2:39:19
> > > hi trucker!
> ... .... ...
> > > BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!!
> > > ~ jim
> >
> > <
> > <
> > <
> > then i take it you know what i mean about the "new you" as they say. after such a tragity and such greif you emerg into a different being, yet there are some charicteristics of the old you however few they are. i see things thru a much different light.
> >
>
> oh, i'd have to give that a great big, Yes, mam
> ... yes, mam, indeed ... ... thank you
>
> > take care
> > trucker
> > ps just back from putting on 5800 + miles this week. california etc...
>
> great to have you back safe ...
> ... how's you're lexapro treating you ?
>
> ... ... and how's America looking out there?
>
> peace,
> ~ jim///////////////////////////////////////////////
lex is doing well with me. the world fine as well. hot though. 115 out west was the temp. airconditioning couldn't keep up. i did experience the bathroom trouble some, it come and goes.
take care
trucker
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 11:17:09
In reply to re: lexapro urination » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 3:21:56
> hi trucker ~
>
> you wrote:
> > i to am having this imbarrassing problem, however i noticed that if i have sex that this goes almost completely away, is it possible that our senses are confused and that we should try making love think about it, can you pee when it is standing up saying hello baby??? and also after sex don't most men in general have a problem there? just a thought. mine i noticed is more intence on some days and less on others. there seems to be corolation to heavy stress days as well, i seem to have these problems on the days that i get paniky. which i was having the last couple days. to where if people get in my air space i feel traped and vulnerable. i hate that feeling.
> > good luck
> > trucker
>
> ... ... i can't remember how long you've been on lex ... ... me: 4 1/2 months ... ...
>
> i have mentioned here before two lexapro SEs i had at first: the lex speed-buzz and the lex-induced anxiety ... ... then i realize that they're related and that the amphetamine-like qualities of this SE exacerbates the anxieties and tensions ... ... and this will fuel stress, which acellerates muscle tension and ... ...
>
> ... ... this is what kept building up until it brought on panic attacks in a 52 year-old guy who didn't know what they were ... ...
>
> ... but it could also contribute to problems peeing ...
>
> and i don't know if it's just the proximity, but the urination-challenge seemed related to the anorgasmia ... ... there was a tingling, kind of not-quite-numb like sensation ... some at the tips of my fingers too ... and the tip of my nose ... the extremeties ...
>
> ... makes me more grateful all those SEs went away ... ... but i could see how making love could relieve the tension and how that could help make it easier to pee ...
>
> anyway, i agree with you: it is all interrelated ...
>
> you wrote ( i loved this! ):
> "think about it, can you pee when it is standing up saying hello baby??? "
>
> as i have discovered here, it would be said,
> LMAO ROTFL !!!
> ... and i thank you, Very Much !!! ... ... (("Hello, Baby"!!!)) AH HA HA HA HA HAAA HAAA!!!!
> AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH HAAAA HAAAA!!!!!
> ( ... oh, sorry! no disrespect was intended! ... )
>
> so the answer is ... ... no ... no, mam ...
>
> TAKE CARE !!!!
> ~ jim
>
> p.s. HAAA! HA!
>
> p.s. i think we should try to drink as much water as possible to help with these SEs ... it's got to help . ... ~ j/////////////////////////////////////////////////
what does LMAO ROTFL mean???never been good with these things.
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 11:28:49
In reply to re: lexapro urination » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 11:17:09
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 11:37:08
In reply to re: lexapro urination » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 11:17:09
sweet trucker ~
sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
.... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
thanks again!!
~ jim
Posted by Lorishen on July 26, 2003, at 12:46:07
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
I just got back from being in the hospital all night for what seemed like heart attack symptoms. My heart rate was high, arm and jaw pain, a burning sensation all through my chest and back. After tests all night and a stress test today, they find my heart is fine and are supspecting severe stress or side effects from the lexapro I started on Tuesdsay. Has anyone else expereinced this??
Lorrie
Posted by bookgurl99 on July 26, 2003, at 12:50:32
In reply to Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by Lorishen on July 26, 2003, at 12:46:07
Lorrie,
I haven't.
Could it be gastrointestinal? My partner had a lot of heart tests done when it turned out to be a gall bladder problem. Also, my coworker had something similar -- was rushed to the ER with 'heart attack' symptoms, numbness down arm, trouble breathing, etc. -- turned out to be gastrointestinal.
A new medication _could_ cause this kind of gastrointestinal reaction. Your liver is processing something new, something it may not like.
Hope you're well soon.
books
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:35:20
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro, posted by mph-speedy on July 25, 2003, at 12:13:02
> Background is did not even realize it was depression until almost had a "melt down". On the Lexapro have started feeling like my old happy self and recognize that the behavior I was attibuting to others either didn't exist (on their part) or was in reaction to my own disfunction. Where do I go from here is - am I to stay on ADs forever, or should I just go with the flow and not worry about it for now? Family history is - grandmother institutionalized for pychotic behavior after post partum depression. Father alcoholic. Son is bi-polar.
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> Looking back, I believe I've had bouts of depression before but was untreated.///////////////////////////////////////////////
if it were me in your shoes and the family past history i would enjoy the meds if you find one that makes you feel better. chances are if grandma had the meds we have she never would have been institutionalized. see ive been there done that with the post partum depression. my baby i caried 7 + months my only son, born dead. i was always a strong and happy go lucky person i could look death in the eye and carry on( had a death wish i guess) any way after the dead baby i had horrible post partum and the went straight in to post tramatic stress syndrom. raped at age three and beating by mommy dearest after words FOR I BROUGHT IT ON MYSELF DON'T YA KNOW... see at age three i still needed a little guidance in dressing my self. ( got shirts on inside out, backwards,etc... thats when any way that it happened) carried on the rest of life as well. thats enough of that. any way i tried to rough it out and damn near killed me and others because i couldn't funtions. yet i was afraid i was cracked if i took meds. 2 yrs went by and i got progressivly worse. DON'T DO THAT TO YOU AND YOURS. IF YOU CAN FIND A MED THAT MAKES YOU FEEL TEN PERCNT(PREFERABLY BETTER THAT THAT) BETTER YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY TO FELL BETTER AND HELP YOUR SELF. don't tell everyone though because not every one likes meds. they think you are cracked... when in actually they just don't know about meds. its afear they have about the unknown...
take care and i hope you find one that makes you feel 100% betterGOD BLESS
truckerenjoy the meds... its legal drugs!!!
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