Posted by LynneDa on December 22, 2003, at 9:23:06
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro?, posted by Trisha Longhair on December 22, 2003, at 0:36:38
Trisha, I'm sad to hear about your suicide attempt, that's got to be hard after being on Lex for a year. Why did you increase your dosage and what did you go up to? I know these meds can "poop-out" after a while. Is it your thought that increasing the dosage was not an alternative if you felt your depression coming back? Did you change to another med? Just curious, as I've only been on Lex 2 months now (10 mg) and am not sympton-free, but much much better!
Examples of success for me are: I only blow up at my husband and kids about once per week, vs. once a day, I actually try and put on make-up/do my hair before work now (& other self-care things I've neglected), I've started getting back in touch with friends I've been out of touch with for several years. I have more emotional and physical energy to handle things that come my way. I don't cry for no reason on an almost daily basis! I don't have anxiety attacks on the way home from work anymore. I'm more productive and am an actual participant in my work world, instead of being in a daze and barely getting by.
Best wishes for success to everyone trying these meds and hang in there thru the s/e's - they usually go away in a month or so and I think most have found they've been worth the wait!
~ Lynne
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