Posted by MoTucker on June 9, 2004, at 13:08:59
In reply to Re: Lexapro Wearing off after a year? » MoTucker, posted by LynneDa on June 9, 2004, at 11:47:47
Thanks for your support, Lynne. I can't tell you how much it means to hear someone relate - especially to the negative-talk. I wish I could control it.
The physical responses I have are directly related to the panic attack. Usually within 5 minutes of the episode's start I have it happen. It depends upon the severity of the attack, however. The gagging only happens when it's particularly bad.
Maybe I will look into Wellbutrin or an increased dose of the Lexapro. I was hoping to some day get some counseling to deal with my root issues and maybe get off the medicine - but it's not looking good for me. I might be a tough case.
We did get a new puppy - which I think has oddly exagerrated my stress at work and stress about trying to get my wedding planned. He is a lot of work - and is so NEEDY. It's scary to have someone need you. Last night's anxiety started with "we are nuts to have gotten this dog" and ended with "if I can't handle a dog how will I handle children and if I don't want to have children maybe that means I'm cold or maybe it means that I haven't found the right man because why wouldn't I want to have children with the one I love..."
And on and on it went.
Thanks again for your support. I'm very glad to have found this message board.
M.T.
> Hi MT - Sounds like you need to talk to your doctor about all of it. I've only been on Lex 8 months. My sex drive and ability to orgasm finally returned at about 5 months - but not nearly like it used to be! It's okay, but I know what you mean. I can also totally relate to the negative self-talk about your relationship . . . that's me to a T.
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> Have you had any changes recently that would bring on more anxiety? Are your physical symptoms caused by the anxiety? Maybe you just need to increase your dose. You will probably get a post from a couple of people who I know have gone thru this and had to increase, then were fine.
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> If you do have to change meds, there are things you can take to ease the transition - it's not just cold turkey off of one and start full blast on the other :-). Also, I've heard Lex withdrawal is not nearly so bad as Paxil!!!
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> I've heard Wellbutrin does not cause the sexual dysfunction problems.
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> Take your Klonopin just to get through this, while you figure out what to do. Trust yourself that you won't let it go far enough for there to be addiction problems. You will find a way. Keep us posted!
> ~ Lynne
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