Posted by spagirlnj on November 5, 2003, at 19:49:36
Hi there. This is my first post. Thanks in advance for your thoughts...
I started Lexapro about 3 months ago. It has been very helpful for dealing with my anxiety. I am less overwhelmed by worrisome, persistent thoughts and generally I feel a greater sense of contentment.
I have also been more focused and i have made major changes - moved out of manhattan, got a new job (both of which, now that they are completed, will help with anxiety a LOT). so - but, it has not been an easy time to make that all happen. but i still feel better since taking the lexapro.
so - here's what i'm wondering. i have a hard time getting up in the morning and therefore haven't been able to go to the gym. i also yawn a lot more during the day. energy is generally good still - but i haven't been able to get to the gym enough b/c i want to sleep more. i now sleep like 8 or 9 hours / day. and i have very intense dreams. my doc said that was normal, and that i sleep more b/c i'm dreaming in REM state more.
in the beginning i didn't have much of an appetite. wish that would come back. :) i'm not sure if the weight gain has come from not going to the gym or the drug. or both (most likely)
fyi - it is slighly harder to orgasm, but since i'm not in a relationship at the moment, it's not the end of the world. in fact. not thinking about sex all the time is a major relief.
feel very good about the results overall - i'd just like to figure out if there are any natural things i can do to:
1) feel able to wake up easier and get to the gym
2) not feel so tired/yawn during the day.thoughts?
thanks!
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