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Posted by TexasChic on March 26, 2004, at 16:29:37
In reply to Re: From Lexapro back to Prozac K, posted by Mrs. C on March 26, 2004, at 16:21:50
Thanks yall! It definitely helps to know there are people who understand when so many don't. I'm very grateful for the support.
I'm getting off work now, but I'll be back to reading the posts again on Monday.
Everyone have a good weekend!
Posted by mystic on March 26, 2004, at 16:49:27
In reply to re: EM » mystic, posted by want info on March 26, 2004, at 15:54:14
Em...Congratulations on making it through the work week..Hope that you got to the pharmacy and hope you have a good night...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on March 26, 2004, at 17:06:00
In reply to re: EM » mystic, posted by want info on March 26, 2004, at 15:54:14
Hi Emily,
It may not feel like it now, but you're doing a great job. Your attitude has been very positive and your willingness to hang in there is quite admirable. I wish you all the best.
K.
Posted by peace123 on March 26, 2004, at 17:41:45
In reply to Re: From Lexapro back to Prozac K, posted by TexasChic on March 26, 2004, at 16:29:37
Before I started on lexapro 2 weeks ago, when ever i saw any injustice or inequility at work or around me i would get very upset.. to the point it was effecting my moods..and causing me much anxiety.
Does this sound familiar to anyone ?
Do these strong reaction get better on lex ?
I am asking because i need to figure out if I should stay in the job i am in.. or try to find another.
Posted by vjw on March 26, 2004, at 20:04:59
In reply to Wellbutrin...here we go!, posted by KathrynLex on March 25, 2004, at 13:24:49
> Hi Guys,
>
> I talked to my pdoc this morning and asked him if I could try a low dose of Wellbutrin. He said it might help with my depression and lack of energy. I'll take my first dose tomorrow and what can I say - I'm a little scared. I'll be working my way up to 300 mgs (but I can stop at a lower dose if I feel like it's working.)
>
> He said the most common side effects are increased anxiety (yes, I'll be keeping a bottle of Klonopin or Xanax with me at all times) and insomnia. So, we'll see what happens. I'm really hoping for positive results and I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.
>
> If anyone else is taking Wellbutrin and Lex, I'd love to know how you like it, how much you're on, what side effects you experienced when you started etc...
>
> Thanks!
> K.
>
>I was on Lex for only 2 weeks, and it was making my lethargy even worse. I could barely make it through the day, and all I wanted to do was come home and go to bed. My doc added Wellbutrin, which I had been on years ago during my divorce and responded to well, and after only 5 days on 150mg, I notice an improvement. I went to work today and got more done than I have in months! A co-worker even commented on my energy.
I don't remember it working so fast last time, and I'm not ready to get on the treadmill or tackle anything major yet, but I'm typing here rather than lying in bed, so I'm encouraged!
Good Luck!! I hope it works well for you, to.
Posted by sexylexy on March 26, 2004, at 20:13:19
In reply to dealing with things, posted by peace123 on March 26, 2004, at 17:41:45
Hi~
I am not in your exact situation but I can say that a lot of things that used to get to me really do not. An example, tonight I went and got dinner at a curb side take away. Low and behold when I got home tonight, I got totally wrong food. I would have normally gotten upset and think that it was my luck and nothing good happens for me ect, get upset anxious the whole thing. Tonight I laughed and called them back, it ends up I got 3 California Pizza Kitchen pizzas for free, then when I went back to get my order they gave me a tiramsu for free (tiramsu comes right behind God, my famliy and boyfriend in the things I love in the world!) Even before all this I was able to see the postitive and not blame and get upset. Also a few mornings ago I got up and could not find my contact case, I was running around blind trying to find the thing, making me late for work ect. Instead of getting mad, upset ect I laughed it off. All this on my first day on the first day of my period. I am on 20mg on lexapro, this is my first week up at 20 and before that I had a week on 15 and before that about 9 weeks on 10mg. I wish I would have gone up sooner because of the great impact! Good luck, God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 26, 2004, at 20:16:43
In reply to re: EM » want info, posted by KathrynLex on March 26, 2004, at 17:06:00
Em,
Sorry your having such a hard time with your period. I know it is hard to wait it out but I felt the exact same way you do when I was in my first cycle. I promise they even out, give it a chance and please do not be afraid to up your dosage, I wish I would have sooner!!! God Bless you!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 26, 2004, at 20:29:14
In reply to not doing well..., posted by want info on March 26, 2004, at 10:34:32
Hey Lex Family!
Just wanted to let you know I may not be around as much this month. It is my last 29 days of graduate school and it feels like everything is due all at once plus my thesis is feeling like an extra 100 lbs. I am doing really well, writing out needs to be done on what days and times to get everything turned in early. I am proud of myself for pulling it together. Today was named Who's Who amoung American Graduate Students. It makes me want to smile, flick my pink polished middle finger and say take that depression.
For those of you newer people who are struggling right now, please take a look at some of my earlier post. I was a complete mess, crying all the time, shaking from anxiety, wanting to break up with my boyfriend, waiting to wither a way. If you feel like givimg up on lexapro, don't just do not be afraid to take a little more if you need to. All the docs I have talked to say 10mg is overrated. Good Luck, God Bless,
Lexy
PS I got a job today for post grad school, I am going to be working for as a therapist for adolescent pdoc, good thing I am getting to know about all this medication!
Posted by Mrs. C on March 26, 2004, at 21:47:57
In reply to dealing with things, posted by peace123 on March 26, 2004, at 17:41:45
Do not make any life changes right now. That's my thought. Depression or anxiety or any kind of illness can change how you see things. Lex will help these things to become clearer. Give it some more time. At least 2 months. If you still feel upset about the issues at work maybe then consider looking for something else. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 26, 2004, at 21:53:43
In reply to Lex Fam (please read), posted by sexylexy on March 26, 2004, at 20:29:14
Lexy, it sounds like everything is coming together for you. It's terrific! You have every reason to feel proud of yourself. I will miss you terribly on this board. Your attitude has always been so wonderful even when you weren't feeling well.I hope that you have many more successes in your life because you have worked hard and derserve all of the great things life has to offer. Mrs. C
Posted by mystic on March 26, 2004, at 22:59:01
In reply to Re: dealing with things, posted by sexylexy on March 26, 2004, at 20:13:19
Hey Lexy....Sad and Happy.....Sad because you will be leaving us and I really look forward to reading your posts.....Happy because you are feeling so much better and taking things as they come and you seem sooooo happy.....I hope that you will return and tell us how you are doing and you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very busy time in your life...even though I have a feeling you dont need my prayers you HAVE EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL...Remember to take very good care of yourself and you WILL BE VERY MISSED...God Bless you and good luck Mystic
Posted by ednababish on March 27, 2004, at 9:50:50
In reply to dealing with things, posted by peace123 on March 26, 2004, at 17:41:45
Dear Peace,
Yes these feelings go away. I teach Freshman Comp, intro lit, surveys, and any upper division courses the university I work for needs (which are few and far between). I do not enjoy working with many of the lower division students because it often seems a lot like I am babysitting people who think they are adults but cannot act like them--or honor their responsibilities like adults. With an AD I can ignore the bad stuff a lot better, although it does get to be a bit much at crunch times. I can also focus on the good stuff, the good students, the deep things they say. I also see that with a small child, this job far surpasses any other job I might have where I work 9-5. I have a lot of time to spend with my 11 month old daughter; I can go to the gym; I can cook and read. I can't answer whether you want to ditch that job; but I can say that in a couple of months it will all be a lot more clear to you what it is you want--and that you need to be patient because it just may take that long for you to realize what you do want. But lexapro will help you see things so much more clearly, and it will allow you to quell the voices that tell you you can't do something so that you can become more proactive and move forward with your life.Good luck and God Bless,
Edna
Posted by Surfurgerl on March 27, 2004, at 9:51:26
In reply to Re: Special Effects, posted by bobbiedobbs on January 25, 2004, at 13:03:20
Hi Phil (bobbiedobbs),
I was wondering if you ever ended up doing the combo of Lexapro and Ritalin and if so, how it's going. I'm thinking of adding Ritalin to my current Lexapro (20).Has anyone else out there tried this?
> Lexapro and Ritalin - strange bedfellows?
>
> Wanted sage counsel from active lex-site about any experiences combining the above medications -I am an adult lexapro user, apparently prescribed the ritalin add-on to help with excessive sleep (not outright fatigue or obvious depression, but low motivation) and inability to focus. The "R" word is scary to me because of all the press re Attention Deficit disorder and kids. Has anyone ever heard of this med match? I had suggested Lexapro augmented with Wellbutrin to help with the slowness and the sexual side-effects as well documented by numerous others. My doctor wants to try Ritalin and Lexapro first, if that doesn't work, perhaps Geodone (which I've never even heard of).
> Any help would be much appreciated. I'm kind of losing my already fragile sense of who I am. Phil
Posted by mystic on March 27, 2004, at 9:56:47
In reply to Re: dealing with things, posted by ednababish on March 27, 2004, at 9:50:50
Edna...I was just thinking that this morning at how powerful my positive thoughts are slowly becoming from the lex I think..and the bad thoughts are starting to fade...It is strange the things that you think about and how happy you are when you feel good...Have a great day...Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 27, 2004, at 9:58:01
In reply to RE: Edna, posted by mystic on March 27, 2004, at 9:56:47
Hey EM how are you doing today???>...a little worried about you...Did you start the 20 last night??...please just quickly post to let me know how you are doing...Take care and I'm praying for you...Mystic
Posted by ednababish on March 27, 2004, at 9:59:11
In reply to Re: not doing well...kathryn edna..., posted by want info on March 26, 2004, at 13:12:36
Dear EM, Twenty might just be the key--it's working very well for Lexy. Most docs agree that 10 is just not enough.
Keep us posted.
Edna
Posted by wantinfo on March 27, 2004, at 10:12:15
In reply to RE: EM, posted by mystic on March 27, 2004, at 9:58:01
hi guys. i feel a bit better today...thank you all for being so sweet! i took my last 15 dose last night and will start 20 today. i really hope this will be the key... EM
Posted by wantinfo on March 27, 2004, at 10:36:42
In reply to re: EM » want info, posted by KathrynLex on March 26, 2004, at 17:06:00
thank you K. i do feel better today and am actually going to see a broadway show with my boyfriend and his mom. i am also starting 20mg tonight. thanks so much for your support! e
Posted by wantinfo on March 27, 2004, at 10:39:37
In reply to re: EM, posted by sexylexy on March 26, 2004, at 20:16:43
thank you lexy! and i'm so happy that you are feeling so much better. the only reason this is my first cycle on this med is bc i messed up my pills last month and didn't get it. i feel somewhat better today. i will miss you on the board and hope you keep in touch. bless you. emily
Posted by wantinfo on March 27, 2004, at 10:41:03
In reply to Re: not doing well...kathryn edna..., posted by Mrs. C on March 26, 2004, at 16:24:56
thank you mrs c. i feel kind of better today and am going up to 20mg tonight. you are all angels! em
Posted by kellieann7 on March 27, 2004, at 15:58:58
In reply to Lex Fam (please read), posted by sexylexy on March 26, 2004, at 20:29:14
Lexy,
WTG! I am so proud of you!!! I know we both started posting around the same time, and it is GREAT to hear that you are doing so well. December seems like such a long time ago, and like such a different place. Congrats on the job, too. I wish I had the drive to go back to school and get my darned MSW, but the thought of studying again... BUH! I am definitely impressed with those of you who keep it all together dealing with depression and school.
Posted by kellieann7 on March 27, 2004, at 16:07:29
In reply to Kellieann7's Lexapro update, posted by kellieann7 on March 25, 2004, at 17:37:57
To Lexy, Kathryn, Mrs C, and bride2be (and anyone else who read my ramblings):
Thank you for reading through and commenting on my post. It has been a struggle to get to this point, and I hope that some of the newbie Lex users might find my experience helpful in those first few weeks. You know, as they wander aimlessly around the house because they can't keep a thought in their head, but HAVE to walk. Or when their brains start that "You need a nap, you want a nap, you must nap" crap. It does get better. Reading this board has helped me so much. I usually feel like no one understands what I am going through. It turns out that depression is one of the most normal and common things I have experienced! I have been very surprised at how similar many of our situations have been, and this makes me feel like we are all in this together. This is especially helpful when the PMS monster comes and reminds me (a little, anyway) of how life can be without Lex.
Posted by peace123 on March 27, 2004, at 19:30:06
In reply to Re: Kellieann7's Lexapro update..Thanks ya'll!, posted by kellieann7 on March 27, 2004, at 16:07:29
Hi all,
I was asked by a few family members, how will your doctor know when to stop Lexapro.
I had no answer for them, guess i was not thinking that far down the line..,as i have been feeling so good on this medicine..that stopping is something I have not given much thought to.
Can anyone answer this question?
thanks,
Peace123
Posted by trucker on March 27, 2004, at 22:00:01
In reply to How do doctors determine when to stop your a/d, posted by peace123 on March 27, 2004, at 19:30:06
WELL ACTUALLY I DON'T THINK THERE WILL BE AN OFF. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND AS LONG AS IT WORKS FOR YOU UNTIL THERE IS SOMETHING BETTER WERE ARE HERE FOR THE DURATION... LIKE YOU I ENJOY MYSELF ON IT AND AM HAPPY MY DOC RECOMENDED IT FOR ME. HELLO TO ALL I HAVE BEEN GONE FOR A LONG TIME. 70 HOUR WEEKS ARE A ROUGH ONE NOT ALLOT OF TIME FOR ANYTHING ELSE!!!
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> Hi all,
>
> I was asked by a few family members, how will your doctor know when to stop Lexapro.
>
> I had no answer for them, guess i was not thinking that far down the line..,as i have been feeling so good on this medicine..that stopping is something I have not given much thought to.
>
> Can anyone answer this question?
>
> thanks,
>
> Peace123
Posted by Mrs. C on March 27, 2004, at 22:38:16
In reply to How do doctors determine when to stop your a/d, posted by peace123 on March 27, 2004, at 19:30:06
I have absolutely no idea. Good question. I never want to stop taking mine. Mrs. C
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