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Posted by Alice Anne on September 28, 2002, at 18:22:13
Hello everyone--
Today is my 3rd day of the full 10mg. dose of Lexapro. I'd prefer to take it at night so I don't have to pay as much attention to the side effects, but I woke up so depressed and anxious I took it anyway. The physical side effects are decreasing, but my mood is quite foul and I'm feeling discouraged. I don't know how long this medicine is supposed to take before it starts to alleviate depression/anxiety/obsession-- it sounds like some have gotten relief after three or four days. I feel irritable, fearful and anxious; I have to fight myself from just curling up in bed all day with my cat, feeling regressed and depressed. I feel like I've taken some mild, bad acid or something. I'm really trying to give this medicine a chance because nothing has worked so far, but it's so tempting to just stop it when I get to these really uncomfortable hurdles. Just wanted to connect. Thanks.
Posted by Mystia on September 29, 2002, at 21:56:00
In reply to Lexa-Problems, posted by Alice Anne on September 28, 2002, at 18:22:13
Try, try TRY to stick with it! I felt like screaming at the top of my lungs and pulling out all my hair the first few days....now I am SOOOO happy I didn't stop taking it...it is making a world of difference in my attitude, my mood, my anxiety...and my depression is now a thing I can control, not one that controls me...it's the best feeling!
I know where you are coming from...it's worse than the intial depression (it was for me anyways). It feels like nothing matters and you will never get better....but it does get better!! I wanted to kill my doctor for prescribing me Lexapro...I thought he maybe accidentally gave me some kind of poison! BUT it got better and better...now, 3 weeks and 2 days later...I feel great and I wouldn't give up my Lexapro for the world! SO...that having been said...I'm sorry you're having to go through the same pain and suffering I did, but it is worth it in the end IMHO. I hope you start feeling better!Myst
Posted by Alice Anne on September 30, 2002, at 2:12:44
In reply to Re: Lexa-Problems, posted by Mystia on September 29, 2002, at 21:56:00
That's exactly what I needed to hear. I felt so fearful and spaced out this afternoon I almost stopped taking it--I thought it was just too much. Then I got through the day (and took it later on) and made an agreement with myself that I would at least give it a week. I'm actually feeling a little better this evening for the first time, but just six hours ago I was a basket case. Although I know I can quit if it gets too terrible, I'd rather hold hope that something better awaits me if I can get through it. I appreciate the encouragement, and knowing that you felt like I do and got over it. If people only know what "no side effects" feels like! (at least in the adjustment phase.) So glad to hear you're feeling better. What time of day do you take it? And have you tried other AD's before this?
Posted by Mystia on September 30, 2002, at 16:32:49
In reply to Thank you Mystia, posted by Alice Anne on September 30, 2002, at 2:12:44
You're very welcome for the encouragement and info, I know how it feels to start a new medicine and be scared. I have taken A LOT of meds...among the ones I remember areL Prozac, Wellbutrin, Serzone, Geodon, Paxil, Xanax..I think there's one more but I can't remember. I usually take my Lexapro right before bedtime, but the past few days I have taken it in the morning becuase I have been pulling long nights for college midterm papers. Amazingly, I haven't noticed anything different from taking it in the morning and night. I assumed I would, but I haven't yet.
I'm happy to hear you're feeling at least a LITTLE bit better! I hope it continues that way!Myst
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