Posted by LynneDa on August 23, 2004, at 11:24:08
In reply to Re: Lexapro dosage, posted by Baz on August 21, 2004, at 17:45:02
Wow, lots of posts about Lex increasing, decreasing and why are we taking it! I love reading everyone's thoughts and opinions and am grateful for everyone's feedback and support.
Here are my thoughts. I was on Lex 9 months, went up to 20mg. Got very, very tired, gained 15 lbs in 6 months (very unusual for me), yet wasn't depressed, anxious, angry or crying (except over the weight I could not lose!!!). So, weaned off Lex (with no bad effects as I decreased)and went on Wellbutrin SR 300mg. This has been for 2 months. I'm awake, have great orgasms but lost only 6 lbs. (low carbing). AND, horror of horrors, I am depressed, crying, angry and not coping again. I'm 41, dx PMDD.
So, I went back on Lex at 5mg a few days ago. I cannot take being the mean, snappish, crying witch I am without the Lex. I absolutely hate it that I have to take meds, so I am with many of you there. But, it helps me function and cope. My kids and husband deserve and need a balanced mom. And I need to be able to function at work.
I am slowly resigning myself to the fact that I will need to deal with the weight gain, sexual problems & other s/e's cuz they are not as bad as the ME that I am without Lex. I am not the type of person who deals well with being perceived as weak or needy or inefficient or unable to cope! This is tough.
I feel for every one of you who are struggling with these hormonal imbalances that make us feel so abnormal and unable to cope. But, like Edna and Mrs. C. have stated, it's a physical illness that needs treatment.
Good luck and BIG HUGS to all :-)
~ Lynne
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