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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?
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> 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,
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> I was asked by a few family members, how will your doctor know when to stop Lexapro.
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> 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.
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> Can anyone answer this question?
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> thanks,
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> 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
Posted by trucker on March 27, 2004, at 22:52:23
In reply to re: Searching for Specific Information on pBabble, posted by Mrs. C on March 27, 2004, at 22:41:02
WELL NEAR AS I CAN TELL I'VE BEEN GONE SINCE AUG OR SEPT OF LAST YEAR. I DON'T SEE ANY POSTS FROM WAYNE OR JIM ON HERE, HAVE THEY GONE AWAY? I LOVE LEX... IT IS WONDERFUL.... I FEEL LIKE MY OLE SELF ON THE STUFF. I HOPE THEY NEVER TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME...
TRUCKER
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> Trucker, I am not sure who you are looking for. When I first started on this board five months ago, I don't remember seeing your name. How long have you been gone? How are you doing on Lex? Tell us more about yourself? Mrs. C
Posted by trucker on March 27, 2004, at 23:16:20
In reply to re: Searching for Specific Information on pBabble, posted by Mrs. C on March 27, 2004, at 23:03:25
I WAS FIRST ON ZOLOFT THEN SWITCHED TO LEX AND I DO LIKE LEX ALLOT BETTER. THE ONLY THING I NOTICE IS THAT WHEN HAVING SEX THE DRUG MAKES MY LEGS ITCH NERVOUSLY... STRANGE STUFF, HOWEVER NO ONE CAN HAVE MY LEX... ALL MINE FOR NOW... HA! HA!
TRUCKER
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> Trucker, Wayne sounds familiar but has not been here in quite a while. I have no idea who Jim is. Sorry. I am glad the lex has been working for you. Hope you find the guys you are looking for. Mrs.C
Posted by sexylexy on March 27, 2004, at 23:37:43
In reply to Re: How do doctors determine when to stop your a/d » peace123, posted by trucker on March 27, 2004, at 22:00:01
Peace,
These meds are not meant to be taken forever unless you have chronic depression/anxiety. These are learned traits that you literally must learn to forget. Something triggers your anxiety/depression and your brain begins thinking this way, once it does, you forget how to be "normal" and your brain feels normal thinking anxious and depression. You take the medication to stop the thinking and return your thought process to normal. Usually this takes 6 months to a year. This is about how long most non-chronic persons stay on medication. It is important to not rush off the medication because the sooner you get off the higher chance your mind will be able to remember depression. Hope this helps, good luck!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on March 27, 2004, at 23:42:12
In reply to re: Searching for Specific Information on pBabble, posted by trucker on March 27, 2004, at 22:27:57
Trucker,
A lot of times when people start feeling better they get more involved in other things and move off the site. New people pop up everyday. I was new in December and now am getting to be an oldie...hehe. I love this site and my lex family, good luck and welcome back.
Lexy
Posted by jlynne on March 27, 2004, at 23:46:28
In reply to Re: Trucker . . . » jlynne, posted by trucker on March 27, 2004, at 22:56:26
I'm jealous . . . how long have you been on Lex, and how long before you got past the s/e's??
(If you say "what s/e's?" I will be very resentful:~)
I am in my 7th week and questioning whether or not to tough it out a little longer.
Thanks ...jlynne
Posted by sexylexy on March 27, 2004, at 23:56:47
In reply to Trucker, before you leave again . . ., posted by jlynne on March 27, 2004, at 23:46:28
Hey its Lexy,
What dose are you on? Things did not get really better for me until I upped my dose. I was on 10mg for like over 9 weeks seeing some results but only go up to feeling about 60%, went up to 15mg for a week and now been a 20 for a little over a week and feel MUCH better. I know this is a slow process but feel like if I continue improving that I will be back to me in the next few months. I wish so much I would have upped my dosage after like 6 weeks or so, would have saved me a lot of sadness.
The side effects I had were extreme fogginess, sensitivity to light, insomnia, light twich, tired but wired feeling, a little irriatable. Nothing like the hell I experiened on my 3 weeks of Zoloft. The side effects seemed to go away after like 5 or 6 weeks. Good luck and God Bless you.
Lexy
Posted by jlynne on March 28, 2004, at 0:19:31
In reply to Re: Trucker, before you leave again . . . » jlynne, posted by sexylexy on March 27, 2004, at 23:56:47
Lexy, I have been at 15mg for about 2wks; was on 10mg for the first 5wks. At 5wks the tears and social anxiety came back full force, and that is why I upped to 15mg.
Before I upped, the s/e's were getting tolerable, but since the increase they have not let up. Then last night the tears came back again. My doc told me to increase to 20mg as I need to, but I am so afraid that the s/e's will just get worse and worse, and that the tears will just keep coming back anyway.
I have been doing better today; trying to keep myself busy, physically and mentally. I'm trying to tough it out, but this is all so exhausting.
Thanks for listening . . . jlynne
Posted by sexylexy on March 28, 2004, at 1:03:28
In reply to Lexy, posted by jlynne on March 28, 2004, at 0:19:31
Jlynne,
I just wrote you a long message and the computer erased it... ughh. Here I go again.
I am assuming you are on your period and that is making things a lot worse. Here is how it was for me.
Period one: lots of tears, felt like someone was doing a bad job of rewiring my brain. I would be and content then a second miniute I would be in tears, then picking a fight with my poor boyfriend (over and over again). I mean it was TERRIBLE.
Period two: Moody, two major crying spells for no reason, one fight with boyfriend, much better than first but still pretty bad.
One and two were on 10mg.
Period 3: On 20mg. Much better, no fights, no crying spells, actually teared up at a stupid commercial but was able to laugh at myself. Also had a few bad things happen during PMS and handled it OK. Much, much, much better. I have heard that each month gets better.
Also you are only on week 7, most people, Mrs C, LynneDA effects till week 8 and 9.
Getting better is SUCH a process, it is so hard to be paitent when you are sick. I cannot tell you that lexapro is the drug for you, however I can tell you for a while I thought it was not helping me. I gave it a chance and am so glad I did. Good luck and God Bless. Please feel free to ask any questions!
Lexy
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