Posted by TamaraJ on September 25, 2005, at 20:05:55
In reply to Re: I really love Lexapro » TamaraJ, posted by Glydin on September 25, 2005, at 18:03:13
> ~~~I don't mind sharing at all. I guess "strange and disturbing" implied I was running the streets naked and babbling (smile) - which wasn't the case. My startup effects I think were fairly typical of alot of folks - upramp in anxiety and panic attacks, GI disturbances, increased night sweats, lack of appetite, slight sleep disturbance, and a feeling of "weirdness" which was probably some periods derealization. These were not pleasant but I trekked through and approiate use of Klonopin was of help.
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-- I experienced the same thing when I went on Paxil a number of years ago. Almost couldn't stand it, but I stuck it out, and I was glad I did. It worked wonderfully for me, even at a very low maintenance dose, for many years. I kick myself for having stopped it, especially since I was, the last few years, only taking about 10mg. Oh well, live and learn.> I'm using it for both anxiety and depression. Anxiety is my primary problem. I treated anxiety for three years with a benzo only. Due to a number of reasons, I experienced a status change and found myself also dealing with an impressive bout of depression. Lexapro brought me back to "living" and my K dosing has decreased, not being necessary daily at this time but on an "as needed" basis. Dosage changes on the Lex require temporary daily use of the K with that need going back to PRN after a few weeks.
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-- It's nice not to have to rely on a benzo on a daily basis. When I was on the Paxil, I usually only needed Xanax when I had really bad PMS.> I think one of the lessons I learned was how my anxiety effected my view and tolerance of med use. Anxiety made me very hyperviligent and hyperattentive AND med phobic. It's very difficult to be objective about potential good findings you may achieve while in that state.
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-- I can be quite med phobic as well, and can understand and appreciate the hyperviligence and hyperattentiveness, especially to side effects. I rarely even take Tylenol. That's the nice thing, I think, about having a benzo to use during the start-up side effects.> I know there are alot of horror stories and that's very unfortunate. I just wanted to post there are successes. I would like to see more of that here. I think there’s a bit of a slanted view that's apparent here... that makes me sad.
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-- It's nice to hear about the successes. Again, thanks for sharing yours.> Thanks for your kind post - at least someone posted to me and I thank you for that.
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-- Just wanted you to know that I always enjoy reading your posts.> Best to you,
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-- And to you as well. Take care.
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Tamara
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