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Posted by LynneDa on April 6, 2004, at 9:34:28
In reply to Okay...Increasing, posted by KathrynLex on April 5, 2004, at 18:56:04
Kathryn - After going up to 20mg, my anxiety/obsessive thoughts have decreased incredibly. It just doesn't enter my mind to be so worried over so many things. I can handle things so much better now. I'm not sure if that's the same kind of problem you have. I skipped 15 mg, so can't compare that, but I know I am much better now. I have maybe 2 or 3 little "squalls" come up per month, but it used to be everyday agony!
Good luck and let us know how you're feeling!
~ Lynne
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Hi Guys,
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> I just got off the phone with my pdoc. I've been having trouble with increased anxiety (my biggest symptom has been irrational thoughts) and he said to increase to 20 mgs. I'll go up tonight. I'm not thrilled about it, but I really hope it helps. For those of you are taking Lex for anxiety, did increasing help??? Thanks! Everyone have a good night and I'll let you know how it goes.
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> K.
Posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 10:07:50
In reply to Okay...Increasing, posted by KathrynLex on April 5, 2004, at 18:56:04
hey k...i have bad days still (then again i've only been on 20 for a week) but even in this week i've noticed my thinking patterns are clearer and i am able to talk myself out of irratinal thoughts and anxiety much more easily. does that make sense? i hope the increase works for you. many docs say the increase from 10 to 15 is pretty negligible and that the 20 is what really helps. good luck! EM
Posted by LynneDa on April 6, 2004, at 10:16:42
In reply to Re: Hi Guys Everyone! » sexylexy, posted by trucker on April 5, 2004, at 20:17:37
Hi Trucker - I wish you the best of luck with taking time off and getting a diagnosis! Your doctor sounds like one of a kind with her heart and her knowledge both in the right place for you. I am sure coming off the road for awhile will help you. Everybody needs a break and re-grouping time. Sounds like you've needed it since the baby.
I have a friend with PCOS. She's on meds, I think. She also has a blood disorder so it's complicated. But anyway, it did make it easier for her to lose weight once that was under some control. She doesn't tell me much about her mental state though.
You have such a good attitude about everything, it's nice to hear it!
~ Lynne
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ya she's neat, and she gets me my meds for free,& i will go to school for free too. because of her help and my injury she has my best interests at heart. and is trying to get me fixed.. part of this she thinks is hormone realated. ever heard of pcos.. poly cystic ovarian syndrom? well i am in the process of finding out for sure if that is the problem with allot of things..
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Posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 10:18:17
In reply to RE:: Mag, posted by mystic on April 6, 2004, at 6:40:32
hey girl...i just saw this now. i think it doesn't really matter whether you have anxiety or panic. i kind of have both but analyzing which you do or dont have doesnt really matter. xanax, even a small dose like .25mg, works WONDERS for those times. it sounds to me like you are having severe anxiety. that's what ihave too. 20mg seems to be helping me...no other dose really did. you'll be ok! E
Posted by trucker on April 6, 2004, at 10:48:07
In reply to Re: Hi Guys Everyone! » trucker, posted by LynneDa on April 6, 2004, at 10:16:42
thanks, i am glad for a break. maybe i can plant a few flowers this year. and even have a life....
trucker
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> Hi Trucker - I wish you the best of luck with taking time off and getting a diagnosis! Your doctor sounds like one of a kind with her heart and her knowledge both in the right place for you. I am sure coming off the road for awhile will help you. Everybody needs a break and re-grouping time. Sounds like you've needed it since the baby.
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> I have a friend with PCOS. She's on meds, I think. She also has a blood disorder so it's complicated. But anyway, it did make it easier for her to lose weight once that was under some control. She doesn't tell me much about her mental state though.
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> You have such a good attitude about everything, it's nice to hear it!
> ~ Lynne
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> ya she's neat, and she gets me my meds for free,& i will go to school for free too. because of her help and my injury she has my best interests at heart. and is trying to get me fixed.. part of this she thinks is hormone realated. ever heard of pcos.. poly cystic ovarian syndrom? well i am in the process of finding out for sure if that is the problem with allot of things..
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Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 10:52:18
In reply to Re: Okay...Increasing, posted by mystic on April 5, 2004, at 19:14:51
Hi Mystic,
I didn't know you were having a baby, congratulations!
I know exactly what you mean about having to come to work and pretend everything is fine. It's not easy to do that, but I admire anyone who is able to put their depression/anxiety aside and go to work. (Even though I'm not sure how healthy it is to do that.)
Everything will probably go just fine with your increase. And remember, we're all here for you!
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:04:16
In reply to Re: Okay...Increasing » KathrynLex, posted by sexylexy on April 5, 2004, at 19:27:11
Hi Lexy,
Most of my irrational thoughts are anxiety related. (e.g. If my heart beat feels irregular I'll start worrying about having a heart attack.) I know that irrational thoughts can come with depression too. At the worst of my depression I was thinking about how overwhelming everything was...even getting out of bed seemed like a huge, difficult task.
The lex has helped a lot with this though. I think I was just having the irrational thoughts because of my period...and I'm hoping an increase to 20 mgs will help me to stay rational next month when my period comes.
I'm glad to hear your mom is in town. It's always so nice to have family nearby when things are getting stressful. Just keep telling yourself that around this same time next month you'll be back home with your boyfriend. :)
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:10:31
In reply to Re: Okay...Increasing » KathrynLex, posted by LynneDa on April 6, 2004, at 9:34:28
Hi Lynne,
I noticed an improvement in my irrational thought patterns when I increased to 15 mgs. I'm hoping that I'll see another improvement with the increase to 20 mgs.
The "squalls" can be unpleasant. I just got through one, but not without a little help from Klonopin. It's ridiculous that some of us can't get through our periods without having symptoms of depression/anxiety return. That time of the month is already inconvenient, it doesn't seem fair that it's gotten worse. Oh well. Venting certainly helps. :)
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:13:05
In reply to Re: Okay...Increasing » KathrynLex, posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 10:07:50
Hi EM,
Lex has definately given me a sense of control over my irrational thoughts. It's a huge relief compared to how I used to be. My biggest complaint about this med is that it makes me really tired...although the Wellbutrin helps. Hopefully this increase won't make me comatose. Thanks for the kind words.
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:20:20
In reply to Re: Hi Guys » mystic, posted by Magdalena on April 5, 2004, at 23:51:18
Hi Mag,
I've worried about the same thing! Panic attacks are awful...it would be nice to have a few moments peace and just lead a "normal" life. I think I'm getting closer to that, but I can't even go on vacation without worrying I'll loose my mind. I don't think it's too much to ask to be able to enjoy a vacation.
My grandfather always said that if you're worried about loosing your mind, you have nothing to worry about. (Because people who are crazy don't know that there is anything wrong with them.) It's kind of funny if you think about it, being afraid of loosing your mind is actually reasurring because you know you AREN'T really loosing it. Of course that's a very rational approach, and it's almost impossible to be rational during a panic attack.
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:23:44
In reply to Re: Magdalena » KathrynLex, posted by trucker on April 5, 2004, at 20:10:39
Hi Trucker,
Good luck with the weight loss! Gaining weight is the last thing a depressed person needs...you certainly don't need one more thing to decrease your mood. I hope you start feeling energetic so you can begin shedding those pounds!
K.
Posted by want info on April 6, 2004, at 11:24:38
In reply to Re: Hi Guys » Magdalena, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:20:20
hey ... that's so funny ... my dad used to tell me the same thing. if you think you're crazy ... you're not.
but yes again, it's nearly impossible to think that way during a panic attack.
emily
Posted by trucker on April 6, 2004, at 11:41:01
In reply to Re: Magdalena » trucker, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:23:44
THANKS I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET... I HATE TO SAY IT. BUT DUE TO TRUCKING AND DEPRESSION FROM THE DEAD BABY I GAINED A TOTAL OF 135LBS... AND AM IN DEEP TROUBLE WITH HEALTH. THOSE AREN'T VAINTY POUNDS!!!!!
TRUCKER
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Posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 15:58:10
In reply to Re: Magdalena » KathrynLex, posted by trucker on April 6, 2004, at 11:41:01
Hi,
Last night I increased my Lexapro dose to 20 mgs. Today I'm feeling unmotivated and a little crabby. I really hate feeling this way...I just want to go home and take a hot tub soak. Instead I'm here at work trying to be productive when I'm not motivated to do much of anything.
My mind isn't all here either. I'm tired, and can't seem to concentrate.
I know this will go away. (I hope this will go away). The waiting period is just a little tedious, especially since I've been on Lex for 3 months already. Has anyone else felt unmotivated and maybe a little flat?? Please reassure me that this goes away. Thank you.
K.
Posted by LynneDa on April 6, 2004, at 16:08:37
In reply to Feeling Lousy, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 15:58:10
Hi Kath - It will go away!!!!!!!!
When I feel that way, I try to work on the "easy" things in my job til the feeling passes. I found caffeine helped, if you're okay with that sort of thing, health-wise! I was pretty sleepy the first couple of weeks of upping to 20mg, but it went away pretty quickly after that.
Hang in there, it will get better :-)
~ Lynne
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> Last night I increased my Lexapro dose to 20 mgs. Today I'm feeling unmotivated and a little crabby. I really hate feeling this way...I just want to go home and take a hot tub soak. Instead I'm here at work trying to be productive when I'm not motivated to do much of anything.
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> My mind isn't all here either. I'm tired, and can't seem to concentrate.
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> I know this will go away. (I hope this will go away). The waiting period is just a little tedious, especially since I've been on Lex for 3 months already. Has anyone else felt unmotivated and maybe a little flat?? Please reassure me that this goes away. Thank you.
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> K.
Posted by sexylexy on April 6, 2004, at 17:40:47
In reply to Feeling Lousy, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 15:58:10
K~
I am on week 2 1/2 of 20mg. I am feeling spacey and flat, not as bad as when I first started but more s/e's then when I was on 15. I hope they go away too and I start feeling good again! Good luck, God Bless,
LExy
Posted by mystic on April 6, 2004, at 18:13:44
In reply to Re: Okay...Increasing » mystic, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 10:52:18
Hey K...I'm not having a baby my daughter is...thank god but wish she waited until she was 30...I'm 41 not thinking of anymore children hahaha...But she is my life and we are so close so whatever happens to her happens to me...Wish she would come home and live with me forever...hahaha....thank you for your encouragement....Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 6, 2004, at 18:16:01
In reply to Re: Okay...Increasing » sexylexy, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:04:16
Hey everyone...I'm ok for now...They definately found 2 lumps but want to wait six months to watch them..they took a lot more pics and he seems comfortable with that, the woman was really nice and showed me what they were looking at and explained everything to me so that was great....I'm still going to talk to the gyno and might still do a biopsy and make sure there is nothing there...But I do feel better today and am worrying less..thank you alllll for you concern...Take care Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 6, 2004, at 18:18:47
In reply to Re: Hi Guys » Magdalena, posted by KathrynLex on April 6, 2004, at 11:20:20
Hey K...Me again...Your grandfather is a very very wise man...My dr told me the same thing when I say that to her..She said "Heidi if you were losing your mind you wouldnt know it so dont worry"...but you are right in the middle of a anxiety/panic attack that is just not rationale...But that is too funny...Sounds like your grandfather is a hoot...Mystic
Posted by sexylexy on April 6, 2004, at 19:00:15
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on April 6, 2004, at 18:16:01
Mystic!
That is great news, God is good. I am so glad that nothing seems immeditaly threatening. That is very re-assuring. I would probably talk to your OBGYN, I think that is a great idea to maybe get a biopsy to be super safe. Good luck and GOD BLESS!
lexy
Posted by wantinfo on April 6, 2004, at 19:03:23
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on April 6, 2004, at 18:16:01
mystic im so glad you are going to be ok :) EM
Posted by sexylexy on April 6, 2004, at 20:48:34
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by wantinfo on April 6, 2004, at 19:03:23
Hi ya'll
Everyone who takes calcium please read this link. I was feeling worse after I took my vitimans and calcium. This may help you guys, I am for sure going to give it a shot, no calcium for a week!!!
Posted by Magdalena on April 7, 2004, at 0:31:08
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on April 6, 2004, at 18:16:01
i'm so relieved Mystic, this news just made my day:) so happy for you.
Mag
day 2 of the increase and all i notice is tiredness and headaches...i know i have to wait it out...;)
thanks for being here for me everyone, it warms my heart.
Posted by mystic on April 7, 2004, at 6:43:42
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by Magdalena on April 7, 2004, at 0:31:08
Hey Lexy ...thanks....Hey I hope that you start to feel better...I hope that the increase helps...Your mother is coming soon that might help ...and remember that you have a lot on your mind and that you have done a great job and that soon you will be with all the people that you love and not away from home and that is going to help trememdously...Take care have a great day Mystic
Posted by mystic on April 7, 2004, at 6:46:10
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Thank you Mag...appreciate your concern...Hey you will be fine just give it time..You are going to feel better!!!!!!!!...You just have to get at the right dosage..I really liked being on the paxil and it worked wonders for me so just hang in there and keep your head up...Hope today is a great day for you...be proud of yourself for sticking it out and for sticking it out and for getting through everyday...!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...Mystic
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