Posted by Nemo2 on February 12, 2004, at 20:41:29
In reply to Re: Is Lex really worth it?, posted by lillexgrrl on February 11, 2004, at 14:47:30
You guys are wonderful. I just got home from a busy day at work and read all the follow-ups to this thread. I've been on Lex for 5 weeks and felt mostly positive mood elevation within the first week. I am moving back toward my "best" self now in a way that is truly amazing to me. Since the Lex started pulling me out of the deepest and darkest depression I've ever experienced in my life I've realized just how much anxiety has been my partner in most of my 54 years. I've never tried an AD before and wish I had. I don't know where this is going, but the alternative is scary. I have two uncles and a grandfather who killed themselves at about my age. I understand their choices because I'm convinced that it was coming my way. My side effects have been manageable and have been gradually evening out in a relatively short time. Hang in there, trust your feelings and be good to yourself with a strong dose of patience. I don't mind the idea of staying on a med forever now. I've accepted the fact that life is always changing and sometimes the road ahead is not the one you've always expected. Regardless, we are all very adaptable and strong, we just need to find help where it lives. It's all around us. Nemo2
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