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Posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 19:08:12
I'm sorry I couldn't handle your advice a while back. You have very good insight. I'm going to think long and hard about the things you've said. I hope I didn't hurt your feelings.
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Deneb
Posted by JenStar on October 6, 2005, at 0:06:33
In reply to JenStar, are you OK?, posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 19:08:12
hi Deneb,
you didn't hurt my feelings. I'm glad YOU'RE feeling better! :)Right now I'm kind of anxious in general. I've been trying to cut back on my Lexapro, and I'm really sad/disappointed to find my anxiety coming back. When I'm on Lexapro, I start to think it doesn't "do" anything, but now that I'm cutting back, I realize that maybe it does more than I think. And that's scary to me, because I really wish i could be anxiety-free without meds. I hate the idea of needing some kind of medical pill-crutch the rest of my life. I was kind of hoping that Lexapro was "phase" my mind was going through or something.
So anyway, I'm kind of anxious lately and slipping a bit. I guess I should go back to my old dose of Lexapro. I would like to talk to my doctor about it (although I know what she'll say) but I can't, since she quit her practice to focus on writing books. That is cool for her, but not so cool for me, as I have not yet made an appt. with a backup doctor. So I feel kind of unanchored and doctorless. I mean, it's not like we were best friends or anything. BUT - she was my doctor for many years, and knew me and my issues, and had good advice. Now I have to start over with another doctor.
Any suggestions?
thanks,
JenStar
Posted by Deneb on October 6, 2005, at 13:07:06
In reply to Re: JenStar, are you OK? » Deneb, posted by JenStar on October 6, 2005, at 0:06:33
> hi Deneb,
> you didn't hurt my feelings. I'm glad YOU'RE feeling better! :)Thanks JenStar, me too. :-)
> Right now I'm kind of anxious in general. I've been trying to cut back on my Lexapro, and I'm really sad/disappointed to find my anxiety coming back. When I'm on Lexapro, I start to think it doesn't "do" anything, but now that I'm cutting back, I realize that maybe it does more than I think.Maybe you can try to cut back really really slowly? Sorry you are feeling anxious again. I know how much that sucks. Do you have to cut down on the Lexapro? Is there a good reason to? Maybe you are feeling anxious without it because you still haven't mastered controlling your anxiety by yourself?
> And that's scary to me, because I really wish i could be anxiety-free without meds. I hate the idea of needing some kind of medical pill-crutch the rest of my life. I was kind of hoping that Lexapro was "phase" my mind was going through or something.
Maybe you just need it for a little longer or maybe you need to accept that there will always be some anxiety for you? I'm guessing that some people will always experience more daily anxiety than other people. Is the anxiety interfering with your daily life? Maybe it is possible to learn to live with your anxiety if it isn't too bad. You could try to find some non-medication ways of reducing your anxiety.
> BUT - she was my doctor for many years, and knew me and my issues, and had good advice. Now I have to start over with another doctor.
That has to be difficult to deal with. I'm finding it difficult to trust and communicate with my new p-doc. I suppose there isn't much one can do about that. We just have to start over and build a new relationship. It wouldn't hurt to consult with you doctor about cutting back the Lexapro though. It is ultimately your decision to take it or not. Maybe she/he can tell you how to safely cut back on it. Then you can tell us all how you did it. :-)
Nice to hear from you :-)
Hope you feel betterDeneb
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