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Posted by Dysfunk on March 29, 2003, at 20:57:45
For anyone that has followed my crisis with Effexor withdrawals and my gradual "healing" with Lexapro, I have to say Lexapro is now working for me or I would have already fallen apart.
The cat I adopted in September is dying of cancer and lying around lethargically. I have to watch him and decide when to put him to sleep. It is heartbreaking.
I also am a very active person, using working out to help combat my depression. I now have a broken ankle. Don't know if I will need surgery on the tendon. I can't work out.
Lexapro is making me gain weight, which challenges my self image which is shakey to begin with. I detinitely will gain weight in the next couple months. Something that is difficult for me to accept.
Surprisingly enough I am not totally falling apart. Am I too utterly exhausted from pain and sadness? Who knows? Either way, as long as I don't dip down into a deep depression, I would say the Lexapro is finally doing its job! PHEW.
Posted by Hollygirl on March 29, 2003, at 21:28:37
In reply to Testing Lexapro in the worst of times , posted by Dysfunk on March 29, 2003, at 20:57:45
I am glad to hear that Lexapro is working for you. It sounds like you are going through a really rough time, what with your cat, ankle and all, and I wish you the very best. Don't worry too much about the weight gain...just focus on trying to find something about each day to enjoy :)
> For anyone that has followed my crisis with Effexor withdrawals and my gradual "healing" with Lexapro, I have to say Lexapro is now working for me or I would have already fallen apart.
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> The cat I adopted in September is dying of cancer and lying around lethargically. I have to watch him and decide when to put him to sleep. It is heartbreaking.
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> I also am a very active person, using working out to help combat my depression. I now have a broken ankle. Don't know if I will need surgery on the tendon. I can't work out.
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> Lexapro is making me gain weight, which challenges my self image which is shakey to begin with. I detinitely will gain weight in the next couple months. Something that is difficult for me to accept.
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> Surprisingly enough I am not totally falling apart. Am I too utterly exhausted from pain and sadness? Who knows? Either way, as long as I don't dip down into a deep depression, I would say the Lexapro is finally doing its job! PHEW.
Posted by bozeman on March 29, 2003, at 22:05:08
In reply to Testing Lexapro in the worst of times , posted by Dysfunk on March 29, 2003, at 20:57:45
Sorry you're under so much uncontrollable stress right now. :-( But I'm glad the Lexapro is finally giving you some relief.
In my experience, Lex doesn't keep me from feeling my pain and sadness, but it does leave me better able to cope with it, so it doesn't last nearly as long. And, I still have the strength to do something about the things I can change. Which is a lot better than I was without it.
Best wishes for continued success, speedy recovery of your injury, peaceful passing when the time comes for your kitty cat (I'm so sorry), and as little weight gain as possible.
bozeman
Posted by male34 on March 30, 2003, at 10:15:03
In reply to Testing Lexapro in the worst of times , posted by Dysfunk on March 29, 2003, at 20:57:45
things will get better if you must send your cat to happy heaven ,go get another cat soon, good luck, life is tough i just lost my mom and lexapro is working for me stay strong and good luck
Posted by Dysfunk on March 30, 2003, at 13:41:51
In reply to Re: Testing Lexapro in the worst of times » Dysfunk, posted by Hollygirl on March 29, 2003, at 21:28:37
Thank you Hollygirl. It is true, there is only so much to focus on at once.
Posted by Dysfunk on March 30, 2003, at 13:44:50
In reply to Re: Testing Lexapro in the worst of times » Dysfunk, posted by bozeman on March 29, 2003, at 22:05:08
Thanks Bozeman. I am beginning to see that Lexapro is letting my sadness through without going into depression. My husband has been more of a mess than me about the cat and I guess he is worried about my health too. Is this the Lexapro apathy I am having? I have cried very little. Maybe I am just too overwhelmed. Well, I am glad you guys responded to my post. Thanks again.
Posted by Dysfunk on March 30, 2003, at 13:47:52
In reply to Re: Testing Lexapro in the worst of times , posted by male34 on March 30, 2003, at 10:15:03
Male43, geez, I feel bad complaining about a cat when you lost your mother. I am so sorry. I have 2 other cats, but that is not the issue. This one was rescued from the streets where someone abandoned him. We nursed him back to health. He had about 6 good months with us, now he has taken ill. We had hoped for so much more for him. I am sadder about him having such a short chance at a good life than I am about my loss. Either way, thankfully the Lexapro is helping.
Posted by okpolosi on March 30, 2003, at 13:51:05
In reply to Re: Testing Lexapro in the worst of times » Hollygirl, posted by Dysfunk on March 30, 2003, at 13:41:51
So sorry to hear about your poor Kitty. I would like to add to what others have said and offer encouragement and sympathy. As a pet lover, I know how hard this can be.
I can only hope Lex will work as well for you as it has for me and others, in week 9 now and can finally say I am doing so much better now. Lex has helped keep me from being severely depressed for about 4 weeks now, and it can only get better I hope.
Our best wishes and prayers are with you and Kitty.
Posted by Dysfunk on March 31, 2003, at 13:39:39
In reply to Re: Testing Lexapro in the worst of times, posted by okpolosi on March 30, 2003, at 13:51:05
Thank you so much Okpolosi. It is hard to watch an animal and not know if he is suffering and know that I have control over his life. I guess the Lex is working because I am able to think rationally and not emotionally about my cat's situation. I am also distracted by my broken foot and inability to get around and do things for myself (errands). I am bummed about my foot, but not feeling sorry for myself. Again, I think Lex is helping there. We'll see once I actually go to the right doctor and find out whether I need surgery. Thanks for your good thoughts. Dysfunk.
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