Posted by galkeepinon on August 17, 2003, at 3:47:31
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Esmarelda on August 15, 2003, at 13:56:05
Hi Esmarelda, boy do I hear you!!!! I'm beginning to think it DOES get worse before it gets better-do you really think that's the case?? I have had some bad days, but today was a great day-I was able to rationalize some situations better and I was very productive for once in a long, long time. Lexapro has made me sleep forever sometimes too but other days I'm fine. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother-keep your chin up-I know it's hard.
I don't think I've done this well on an SSRI before either except Celexa and Effexor and Effexor pooped out on me and the withdrawals were horrendous. The Celexa worked and I think even Lexapro is doing better than that.
If you have any other questions or need support-I'm here for you!
Take care!
> I have been on Lexapro for about 8 weeks. I became very depressed after the death of my grandmother and some other situations to the point where I could not get out of bed on some days. After about 6 weeks, the Lexapro finally started working, but things got worse before they got better. I don't have the same depression or anxiety as before, but now I am so tired in the mornings that I cannot get up out of bed. Just the past few days, I slept almost all the way from Wednesday night through Friday morning. My therapist thinks it may be residual symptoms from the depression or maybe even the Lexapro. I like the lexapro and do not want to switch because I have not done even this well on any other antidepressants. Any help, comments, suggestions or speculation as to what is going on here would be appreciated. I have been reading this site for several weeks now and it has really helped me to understand the SE and hang in there and wait for the med to start working. I am glad I did, but I have to be able to get up and function. Thanks.
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