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Posted by jetfixer on April 4, 2003, at 7:52:46
I have a lot of stress in my life now as most of us do I guess. Most of it coming from my job in the airline industy. I talked to my doctor and was prescribe lexapro a few months ago for anxiety and mild depression. I started for about 4 days and quit because of how it was making me feel. I understand that this would have passed after a couple of weeks, but actually got anxious about it and quit. I have not had any real problems with panic attacks or anxiety for quite some time now, but feel I still have a problem with mild depression. Not all the time but more that I should I think. I would like to try the lexapro again to help with this but can't help wondering if maybe the lexapro is overkill for mild depression. I feel as though maybe I don't need it and may cause myself more problems then its worth. Also I guess I'm afraid of the side effects and I'm afraid that I'll feel that I need it and not want to come back off of it. I'm also concerned about coming off when the time comes, as far as withdrawals are concerned. Also after feeling better for 6 months or a year or whatever and then stopping, wouldn't a person feel depressed just by going back to "normal". I'm concerned the things that depress me now will only seem worse after feeling better about them for awhile......Comments are welcomed and most appreciated.
Posted by susan b. anthony on April 4, 2003, at 9:09:02
In reply to lexapro....afraid to try it, posted by jetfixer on April 4, 2003, at 7:52:46
> I have a lot of stress in my life now as most of us do I guess. Most of it coming from my job in the airline industy. I talked to my doctor and was prescribe lexapro a few months ago for anxiety and mild depression. I started for about 4 days and quit because of how it was making me feel. I understand that this would have passed after a couple of weeks, but actually got anxious about it and quit. I have not had any real problems with panic attacks or anxiety for quite some time now, but feel I still have a problem with mild depression. Not all the time but more that I should I think. I would like to try the lexapro again to help with this but can't help wondering if maybe the lexapro is overkill for mild depression. I feel as though maybe I don't need it and may cause myself more problems then its worth. Also I guess I'm afraid of the side effects and I'm afraid that I'll feel that I need it and not want to come back off of it. I'm also concerned about coming off when the time comes, as far as withdrawals are concerned. Also after feeling better for 6 months or a year or whatever and then stopping, wouldn't a person feel depressed just by going back to "normal". I'm concerned the things that depress me now will only seem worse after feeling better about them for awhile......Comments are welcomed and most appreciated.
Hi I just started week 4 of lex. I should have gotten better help after 9/11 but thought I could handle it - u know tuff new yorker and all..plus all the other phobias I have just caved in on me and started to have panic attacks while getting ready for work. I went to talk to the famile dr last month and he gave me lexapro 10 mg and i do feel better already but still have to take some zanax for immediate attacks.
Pls talk to yr family dr about yr feelings and let me know how it goes.
Posted by okpolosi on April 4, 2003, at 11:12:12
In reply to lexapro....afraid to try it, posted by jetfixer on April 4, 2003, at 7:52:46
> I have a lot of stress in my life now as most of us do I guess. Most of it coming from my job in the airline industy. I talked to my doctor and was prescribe lexapro a few months ago for anxiety and mild depression. I started for about 4 days and quit because of how it was making me feel. I understand that this would have passed after a couple of weeks, but actually got anxious about it and quit. I have not had any real problems with panic attacks or anxiety for quite some time now, but feel I still have a problem with mild depression. Not all the time but more that I should I think. I would like to try the lexapro again to help with this but can't help wondering if maybe the lexapro is overkill for mild depression. I feel as though maybe I don't need it and may cause myself more problems then its worth. Also I guess I'm afraid of the side effects and I'm afraid that I'll feel that I need it and not want to come back off of it. I'm also concerned about coming off when the time comes, as far as withdrawals are concerned. Also after feeling better for 6 months or a year or whatever and then stopping, wouldn't a person feel depressed just by going back to "normal". I'm concerned the things that depress me now will only seem worse after feeling better about them for awhile......Comments are welcomed and most appreciated.
I am in a similar situation, didn't feel I was THAT depressed that I needed meds. At week 10 now 10mg Lex. SE's at the begining were TERRIBLE for me, but I stuck with it and they went away. Did not actually feel "better" until week 9. Never had anxiety befor, but had attacks while taking Lex, have not had one for about 2 weeks now. For me the benefits have far outweighed my fears of being medicated. If Dr thinks you should try you owe it to yourself and loved ones to give it a shot. Lex has really made a difference for me and my husband is very happy w/results so far.
Posted by baracuda on April 5, 2003, at 1:20:53
In reply to Re: lexapro....afraid to try it, posted by okpolosi on April 4, 2003, at 11:12:12
im not feeling it helping with anything besides weight loss... im still irritable and depressed :(
but im on week 3.5 with major depression - anhedonia, bipolar2, and everything else that sucks big time.maybe lex isnt the one for me? it's okpolosi's positive posts that keep me going ...
Posted by jetfixer on April 5, 2003, at 8:16:31
In reply to Re: lexapro....afraid to try it, posted by okpolosi on April 4, 2003, at 11:12:12
> > I have a lot of stress in my life now as most of us do I guess. Most of it coming from my job in the airline industy. I talked to my doctor and was prescribe lexapro a few months ago for anxiety and mild depression. I started for about 4 days and quit because of how it was making me feel. I understand that this would have passed after a couple of weeks, but actually got anxious about it and quit. I have not had any real problems with panic attacks or anxiety for quite some time now, but feel I still have a problem with mild depression. Not all the time but more that I should I think. I would like to try the lexapro again to help with this but can't help wondering if maybe the lexapro is overkill for mild depression. I feel as though maybe I don't need it and may cause myself more problems then its worth. Also I guess I'm afraid of the side effects and I'm afraid that I'll feel that I need it and not want to come back off of it. I'm also concerned about coming off when the time comes, as far as withdrawals are concerned. Also after feeling better for 6 months or a year or whatever and then stopping, wouldn't a person feel depressed just by going back to "normal". I'm concerned the things that depress me now will only seem worse after feeling better about them for awhile......Comments are welcomed and most appreciated.
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> I am in a similar situation, didn't feel I was THAT depressed that I needed meds. At week 10 now 10mg Lex. SE's at the begining were TERRIBLE for me, but I stuck with it and they went away. Did not actually feel "better" until week 9. Never had anxiety befor, but had attacks while taking Lex, have not had one for about 2 weeks now. For me the benefits have far outweighed my fears of being medicated. If Dr thinks you should try you owe it to yourself and loved ones to give it a shot. Lex has really made a difference for me and my husband is very happy w/results so far.Thanks for the responce.....seriously thinking about starting the lex again just to see if i feel better or not. Do you take yours before bed or when waking up? Are you concerned about how you'll feel about things (life in general) when you eventually stop taking the lex? How long are you planning on being on the meds? Thanks again
Posted by baracuda on April 6, 2003, at 15:58:43
In reply to Re: lexapro....afraid to try it, posted by jetfixer on April 5, 2003, at 8:16:31
i have taken my lex both in the morning and at night - and in the afternoon. i have yet to figure out a good time...tomorrow will be week 4 and im still not feeling undepressed... but some of the s/e are wearing off so that keeps me going...
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