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Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:35:20
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro, posted by mph-speedy on July 25, 2003, at 12:13:02
> Background is did not even realize it was depression until almost had a "melt down". On the Lexapro have started feeling like my old happy self and recognize that the behavior I was attibuting to others either didn't exist (on their part) or was in reaction to my own disfunction. Where do I go from here is - am I to stay on ADs forever, or should I just go with the flow and not worry about it for now? Family history is - grandmother institutionalized for pychotic behavior after post partum depression. Father alcoholic. Son is bi-polar.
>
> Looking back, I believe I've had bouts of depression before but was untreated.///////////////////////////////////////////////
if it were me in your shoes and the family past history i would enjoy the meds if you find one that makes you feel better. chances are if grandma had the meds we have she never would have been institutionalized. see ive been there done that with the post partum depression. my baby i caried 7 + months my only son, born dead. i was always a strong and happy go lucky person i could look death in the eye and carry on( had a death wish i guess) any way after the dead baby i had horrible post partum and the went straight in to post tramatic stress syndrom. raped at age three and beating by mommy dearest after words FOR I BROUGHT IT ON MYSELF DON'T YA KNOW... see at age three i still needed a little guidance in dressing my self. ( got shirts on inside out, backwards,etc... thats when any way that it happened) carried on the rest of life as well. thats enough of that. any way i tried to rough it out and damn near killed me and others because i couldn't funtions. yet i was afraid i was cracked if i took meds. 2 yrs went by and i got progressivly worse. DON'T DO THAT TO YOU AND YOURS. IF YOU CAN FIND A MED THAT MAKES YOU FEEL TEN PERCNT(PREFERABLY BETTER THAT THAT) BETTER YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY TO FELL BETTER AND HELP YOUR SELF. don't tell everyone though because not every one likes meds. they think you are cracked... when in actually they just don't know about meds. its afear they have about the unknown...
take care and i hope you find one that makes you feel 100% betterGOD BLESS
truckerenjoy the meds... its legal drugs!!!
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:41:43
In reply to ROTFL = Roll On The Floor Laughing » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 11:37:08
> sweet trucker ~
>
> sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
>
> .... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
>
> it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
>
> thanks again!!
> ~ jim/////////////////////////////////////////////////
IF WE WERE EVER TO MEET I'D BE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE FACE AND TRYING TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK!!!!
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:43:32
In reply to Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by Lorishen on July 26, 2003, at 12:46:07
> I just got back from being in the hospital all night for what seemed like heart attack symptoms. My heart rate was high, arm and jaw pain, a burning sensation all through my chest and back. After tests all night and a stress test today, they find my heart is fine and are supspecting severe stress or side effects from the lexapro I started on Tuesdsay. Has anyone else expereinced this??
> Lorrie////////////////////////////////////////////////
when this happened to me (not on lex) they called it an anxiety attach! check with your doctor though
trucker
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 14:05:20
In reply to Re: ROTFL = Roll On The Floor Laughing » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:41:43
hello trucker!
i wrote to you this:
> > sweet trucker ~
> >
> > sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
> >
> > .... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
> >
> > it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
> >
> > thanks again!!
> > ~ jim
>and you replied:
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> IF WE WERE EVER TO MEET I'D BE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE FACE AND TRYING TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK!!!!
>... ... and now i'm responding:
i so hope that i haven't embarrassed or offended you! .... ... your open freshness has been a spirit-lifting blessing to me ! ... ... oh, please, please, accept my apology! ...
... ... i would never want you to feel like crawling under any rock !! PLEASE!your inspired turn of phrase just touch my laugh chakra like it hasn't been touched in a long time ... .... i am very sorry if i have been insensitive to your feelings ... ... i really didn't mean to be ...
your friend,
~ jimp.s. i would hope we could meet someday ... but no purple faces and no need for any hiding ... Please ?
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
In reply to Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by Lorishen on July 26, 2003, at 12:46:07
> I just got back from being in the hospital all night for what seemed like heart attack symptoms. My heart rate was high, arm and jaw pain, a burning sensation all through my chest and back. After tests all night and a stress test today, they find my heart is fine and are supspecting severe stress or side effects from the lexapro I started on Tuesdsay. Has anyone else expereinced this??
> LorrieHi Lorrie, I know this was very scary for you!!! I have had all the heart tests done also because of panic attacks which I thought were heart related. What were you given lexapro for? Was it depression, anxiety or panic. If this is the first time that this has happened then I will explain this way. Sometimes when a person starts meds a particular med can cause a panic attack. Sometimes they can can cause some heart related issue if thats indeed what happened. But thats very rare!!! Your heart rate being up is normal during a panic or anxiety attack. Did you have that pain when they were doing an EKG and other tests. If the tests were normal while still have the discomfort it sounds like panic or anxiety. There have been others that have had a panic attack when first starting a med. Cant recall if they kept taking the med and if this went away. Thats about all I can tell you!!! I would get with your doc and discuss your med!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
WAYNE
Posted by peachlizard on July 26, 2003, at 16:38:36
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
Has anyone suffered from headaches,insomnia,or the inabilty to have an orgasm while taking Lex? Been on it 5 wks at 10 mg . Doc is considering switching to wellbutrin. Taking Lex for severe anxiety and depression. Also had heart attack symptoms about 2wks after starting it. If these symptoms will go away will somebody let me know. Also tried cutting back to 5mg ,didn't seem to help.
Posted by reichdon on July 26, 2003, at 19:42:20
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by peachlizard on July 26, 2003, at 16:38:36
> Has anyone suffered from headaches,insomnia,or the inabilty to have an orgasm while taking Lex? Been on it 5 wks at 10 mg . Doc is considering switching to wellbutrin. Taking Lex for severe anxiety and depression. Also had heart attack symptoms about 2wks after starting it. If these symptoms will go away will somebody let me know. Also tried cutting back to 5mg ,didn't seem to help.
This is in answer to BLKVETTES's message. I had some sharp but short lived headaches when I first started Lexapro. I also had a bit of insomnia but one Tylenol PM pill took care of it. However I am only taking 2.5 mg of Lexapro for 4 weeks now - How long did you take the reduced dose of 5 mg? Maybe if you stayed on it or reduced again for a few weeks those bad SE would go away. I did not have the orgasm problem either - in fact I think my libido is a bit better. But everyone reacts differently which makes med choices so challenging.
I hope you find a solution for the SE's- good luck to you!
Reichdon
Posted by bookgurl99 on July 26, 2003, at 20:06:39
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by reichdon on July 26, 2003, at 19:42:20
Started lex about a week ago, 5 mgs. Just bumped up to 10 mg. today.
I feel like a huge sleepyhead. I can't tell if I'm having PMS (sorry men), one of my weird-o painless migraine auras, or just Lexapro adjustment.
Anyone else get REALLY sleepy starting Lex? Like, it's my day off, and I really want to just lay around and watch tv all day, when I would normally be out hiking, at the gym, or socializing.
books
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 20:18:26
In reply to Re: ROTFL = Roll On The Floor Laughing » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:41:43
> > sweet trucker ~
> >
> > sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
> >
> > .... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
> >
> > it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
> >
> > thanks again!!
> > ~ jim
>
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> IF WE WERE EVER TO MEET I'D BE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE FACE AND TRYING TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK!!!!
>/////////////////////////////////////////////////
PS YOU ARE BAAAAAD LAUGHING AT ME LIKE THAT! HA! HA! OH I GUESS THATS KINDA WHY WE ARE ALL ON THE STUFF RIGHT. PICK YOURSELF UP OFF THE FLOOR AND COMPOSE YOUR SELF!!!!!
Posted by arrianna on July 26, 2003, at 20:20:04
In reply to Lexapro sleepyhead, posted by bookgurl99 on July 26, 2003, at 20:06:39
Hi Books- I've been on Lex for about 3 weeks now and started out on 10mg. I too, get sleepy after taking my med. I don't become lethargic or anything just a little sleepy as you describe. For this reason, I take it at night. Anyway, I would guess that the sleepiness you are experiencing is also from the medication, especially since you just increased your dose. I am hoping after time (as I adjust to it) that this tiredness will go away. As for now, I have to push myself harder to get to the gym, etc., but afterwards I feel alot better. Hope this helps. Take it easy, Arianna
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 20:36:19
In reply to re: Roll On The Floor I'm Sorry! » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 14:05:20
> hello trucker!
>
> i wrote to you this:
> > > sweet trucker ~
> > >
> > > sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
> > >
> > > .... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
> > >
> > > it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
> > >
> > > thanks again!!
> > > ~ jim
> >
>
> and you replied:
> > /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> > IF WE WERE EVER TO MEET I'D BE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE FACE AND TRYING TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK!!!!
> >
>
> ... ... and now i'm responding:
> i so hope that i haven't embarrassed or offended you! .... ... your open freshness has been a spirit-lifting blessing to me ! ... ... oh, please, please, accept my apology! ...
> ... ... i would never want you to feel like crawling under any rock !! PLEASE!
>
> your inspired turn of phrase just touch my laugh chakra like it hasn't been touched in a long time ... .... i am very sorry if i have been insensitive to your feelings ... ... i really didn't mean to be ...
>
> your friend,
> ~ jim
>
> p.s. i would hope we could meet someday ... but no purple faces and no need for any hiding ... Please ?
>/////////////////////////////////////////////////
naw i understand where you are coming from i mean after all we are depressed and laughter is good for all of us.. glad i could make your belly roll. its a good thing. not insulted or anything just alittle red cheeked. ill blame it on the sun!!! ha! ha!
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 20:41:16
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
> > I just got back from being in the hospital all night for what seemed like heart attack symptoms. My heart rate was high, arm and jaw pain, a burning sensation all through my chest and back. After tests all night and a stress test today, they find my heart is fine and are supspecting severe stress or side effects from the lexapro I started on Tuesdsay. Has anyone else expereinced this??
> > Lorrie
>
> Hi Lorrie, I know this was very scary for you!!! I have had all the heart tests done also because of panic attacks which I thought were heart related. What were you given lexapro for? Was it depression, anxiety or panic. If this is the first time that this has happened then I will explain this way. Sometimes when a person starts meds a particular med can cause a panic attack. Sometimes they can can cause some heart related issue if thats indeed what happened. But thats very rare!!! Your heart rate being up is normal during a panic or anxiety attack. Did you have that pain when they were doing an EKG and other tests. If the tests were normal while still have the discomfort it sounds like panic or anxiety. There have been others that have had a panic attack when first starting a med. Cant recall if they kept taking the med and if this went away. Thats about all I can tell you!!! I would get with your doc and discuss your med!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
> WAYNE
>
>/////////////////////////////////////////////////
i have experienced this symptom, and i take lex... as i adjust to the bump up in the meds i get paniky, alittle tighting of the chest sometimes pain. its all part of a crapy life and over loaded circuits, which is why i am on meds (lex)
trucker
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 21:13:39
In reply to Re: Lexapro sleepyhead, posted by arrianna on July 26, 2003, at 20:20:04
> Hi Books- I've been on Lex for about 3 weeks now and started out on 10mg. I too, get sleepy after taking my med. I don't become lethargic or anything just a little sleepy as you describe. For this reason, I take it at night. Anyway, I would guess that the sleepiness you are experiencing is also from the medication, especially since you just increased your dose. I am hoping after time (as I adjust to it) that this tiredness will go away. As for now, I have to push myself harder to get to the gym, etc., but afterwards I feel alot better. Hope this helps. Take it easy, Arianna
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i had the sleepy problem shortly after taking lex too! the longer you are on it the less that occurs
trucker
Posted by kayenna on July 26, 2003, at 22:53:18
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness, posted by Micheke on July 17, 2003, at 11:46:08
What a relief to read the posts of all of you who have experienced Lexapro withdrawal side effects. I took it for only 3 mos. It caused my bp/heart rate to go so low I thought I might die (like 30 beats per minute and bp of 84/45). I decided the only cause possible was the Lex, so went from 10 to 5 for three weeks, then dropped off entirely. Now about 7 days off and I am still so dizzy (it's something stranger than dizziness) and confused that I thought I was just NUTS. Am very drug sensitive. Am also experiencing a ringing sound in my head, intermittent muffling in my ears, major mood swings...and fear. Damn. Thanks to all of you who seem to have at least some of these w/drawal symptoms...thanks for sharing. I just pray this is not permanent.
Posted by theump on July 27, 2003, at 10:52:55
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness » Micheke, posted by Rich B on July 18, 2003, at 20:53:23
I have been on Lexapro for about 5 weeks now I think. I recently was out in the sun for about 3 hours and found that I had a terrible sunburn. The sunburn is still around after one week, usually this only takes a couple days to turn to tan. The area is peeling but still red. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced oversensitivity to sun while on Lex.
Posted by arrianna on July 27, 2003, at 12:27:26
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness » Micheke, posted by kayenna on July 26, 2003, at 22:53:18
Hi- Just read your post and it really frightened me (hope you don't take that the wrong way). It's just that I've been on Lex now for about three weeks and this is my first time on an anti-depressant. I'm not sure how long I will be on the med., but now after hearing about your experience with withdrawal and other's as well, I'm scared shitless. I'm wondering if it'd be easier just to stop taking it now after I've only been on it for a short time: seems that maybe my anxiety would be easier to deal with than the withdrawal. Did your doctor tell you that you'd have withdrawal symptons? I know mine didn't and that kinda pisses me off. A couple of nights ago I forgot to take my med., and yesterday felt so depressed and moody- now I know it was because I missed my dose. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through, and I really want to give you credit. It takes alot of courage and strength to do what you're doing!! I really hope that this will all pass for you and that it will get easier. Take it one day at a time and remember that you are NOT nuts, even though it may feel that way sometimes- I've been there: feeling like I'm crazy and living in fear. It's not a fun place to be. Again, I sincerely hope it gets better for you! Hang in there and keep us posted- I'd like to hear how you progress. Arrianna
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 27, 2003, at 13:11:14
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness, posted by arrianna on July 27, 2003, at 12:27:26
> Hi- Just read your post and it really frightened me (hope you don't take that the wrong way). It's just that I've been on Lex now for about three weeks and this is my first time on an anti-depressant. I'm not sure how long I will be on the med., but now after hearing about your experience with withdrawal and other's as well, I'm scared shitless. I'm wondering if it'd be easier just to stop taking it now after I've only been on it for a short time: seems that maybe my anxiety would be easier to deal with than the withdrawal. Did your doctor tell you that you'd have withdrawal symptons? I know mine didn't and that kinda pisses me off. A couple of nights ago I forgot to take my med., and yesterday felt so depressed and moody- now I know it was because I missed my dose. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through, and I really want to give you credit. It takes alot of courage and strength to do what you're doing!! I really hope that this will all pass for you and that it will get easier. Take it one day at a time and remember that you are NOT nuts, even though it may feel that way sometimes- I've been there: feeling like I'm crazy and living in fear. It's not a fun place to be. Again, I sincerely hope it gets better for you! Hang in there and keep us posted- I'd like to hear how you progress. Arrianna
Hi there not everyone has the withdrawal but most do. One must decide whats best for them!!! You started taking a med for a reason. If that reason was something very minor then why start the med to begin with. A lot of docs dont even think withdrawal exists. I put up a link for paxil withdrawal!!!! This same strategy can be used to come off lexapro. No guarantees though on the withdrawal symptoms. But this should be done at a snails pace. 1mg makes a huge difference with lexapro. TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
Posted by micheke on July 27, 2003, at 13:36:26
In reply to Sun sensitivity, posted by theump on July 27, 2003, at 10:52:55
Theump:
I recently got a really bad sunburn. I do not usually burn easy. Not sure if it was the lexapro or the zyrtec that I am taking for allergies but I am still peeling 3 weeks later. It never occured to me that Lexapro might be the culprit, I'll have to do some research on that.
-Micheke
Posted by bookgurl99 on July 27, 2003, at 13:50:30
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness, posted by arrianna on July 27, 2003, at 12:27:26
Arianna --
I just wanted to point out that some people have mild or virtually no withdrawal effects. For example, after coming off of Zoloft after a year, my one effect was feeling dizzy for about 3 days and unusually thirsty for about 2 weeks.
You have to weight the risks of eventually _maybe_ being uncomfortable during withdrawal with the risks of not living your life to the fullest due to anxiety. If your anxiety is severe and life-impairing, then I would say it is probably worth the small chance that you will have a tough withdrawal phase.
I had a really lousy withdrawal from Serzone, with panic attacks and twitchiness that lasted for a couple of weeks. Yet because this was _temporary_, I still think taking it when I did was good because it helped me to move on with my life when I was fearful. This experience has not deterred me from taking Lexapro to stop my frequent migraines.
I wouldn't let one person's bad experience convince you to stop. Just take the knowledge and weight it with what you know to be best for yourself at this point.
Posted by Lorishen on July 27, 2003, at 14:17:27
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
Hi Wayne,
Yes, they gave me the first EKG as soon as I got there and it was normal. It was a nightmare, blood trests, heart monitor, blood pressure every 15 min. and I was on a nitro-glycerine drip all night to keep my heart regulated. I didn't take the lexapro today as I feel it had to have been what brought this on. I have had panic and anxiety attacks before but never like this or as long. I think the scariest part was the burning feeling throughout my chest and then my heart rate would go up.
Thanks for responding.Lorrie
>
> Hi Lorrie, I know this was very scary for you!!! I have had all the heart tests done also because of panic attacks which I thought were heart related. What were you given lexapro for? Was it depression, anxiety or panic. If this is the first time that this has happened then I will explain this way. Sometimes when a person starts meds a particular med can cause a panic attack. Sometimes they can can cause some heart related issue if thats indeed what happened. But thats very rare!!! Your heart rate being up is normal during a panic or anxiety attack. Did you have that pain when they were doing an EKG and other tests. If the tests were normal while still have the discomfort it sounds like panic or anxiety. There have been others that have had a panic attack when first starting a med. Cant recall if they kept taking the med and if this went away. Thats about all I can tell you!!! I would get with your doc and discuss your med!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
> WAYNE
>
>
Posted by trucker on July 27, 2003, at 15:00:35
In reply to Sun sensitivity, posted by theump on July 27, 2003, at 10:52:55
> I have been on Lexapro for about 5 weeks now I think. I recently was out in the sun for about 3 hours and found that I had a terrible sunburn. The sunburn is still around after one week, usually this only takes a couple days to turn to tan. The area is peeling but still red. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced oversensitivity to sun while on Lex.
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YES! VERY MUCH SO! YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD HAVE WARNED YOU OF THIS EFFECT. YOU CAN GET SECOND DEGREE AND SO ON BURNS VERY RAPIDLY ON THIS STUFF AS WITH ZOLOFT... BE CARFUL AND WHERE HEAVY SUN BLOCK!!!!
Posted by lil' jimi on July 27, 2003, at 17:37:03
In reply to Re: Sun sensitivity » theump, posted by micheke on July 27, 2003, at 13:36:26
When I went in to see my GP for a physical, I was just being a good sport by telling her that my wife said she thought I was depressed ... doc debated about whether she wanted me to start at 20 or 10 mg, and decided on 10 mg ... ...
... .. .. and who could pay attention anyway ? ... ... I was getting a fast heart scan (came out fine) ... ... blood work ... stool specimens ... ... my 2nd colonoscopy ... ....
.. ( all came out fine ... ... no occult blood , no polyps) ...the Point being? .... ... I was distracted ... I didn't take notes ... ... okay
two weeks later (and about six lifetimes of SEs) I go back to check in with my GP ... so I ask her about this wooziness, depersonalization, panic attacks, sleep distrubances, dreams, anorgasmia ...
... she says, "I told there could be side-effects ... "
well, right, but ...
" .... .... and I told they would go away, right?"
well, yeah ... but ...
" ... and they went away, didn't they?"
uh, yeah ... pretty much ... I guess so ...
(end of that story ... back later!)
I have been on lex 4 1/2 months ... on 10mg the last 3 1/2 ... ... last weekend we went to Corpus Christi and Saturday afternoon spent 4 hours at the beach, in the sun the whole time ... ... no sunblock on me ... none ...
(and now back to his story!)
... ... so, I THINK I remember my GP May have warned me to use a sunscreen ... it's all very vague ...now I am by no means what folks would call 'fair', but ....
... despite having not really been in the sun in years ... and not smart enough to take even modest precautions ... remember, Photons Are Carcinogenic ... ... I did not get a sunburn at all ... (!) ... ... and only a little tanned, really, considering the amout of exposure ... ...
And that's my story ... .... with all of my details, hey Wayne? HA!
Everybody
TAKE CARE!!!!!
~ jimp.s. Why do I Not Care about withdrawals
Posted by micheke on July 27, 2003, at 20:39:35
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness » Micheke, posted by kayenna on July 26, 2003, at 22:53:18
Kayenna:
You are definitely NOT NUTS! Until I found this site my doctor & pharmacist told me that I should not be experiencing ANY withdrawal since I was only on 10mg. Boy do they not have a clue! Thank god I found this - I've gotten more help on this site than any of the doctors. I had all the same things you are experiencing, as well as, trouble seeing properly when I tried to go cold turkey. If it gets too much for you go to 2.5mg first. I'll be on 2.5 for another week before I try to go to 0 again. If that doesn't work then I'll cut the 2.5 in half (and so on). Keep me updated on your progress :)
-Micheke
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 27, 2003, at 21:00:22
In reply to re: Sun sensitivity, posted by lil' jimi on July 27, 2003, at 17:37:03
> When I went in to see my GP for a physical, I was just being a good sport by telling her that my wife said she thought I was depressed ... doc debated about whether she wanted me to start at 20 or 10 mg, and decided on 10 mg ... ...
> ... .. .. and who could pay attention anyway ? ... ... I was getting a fast heart scan (came out fine) ... ... blood work ... stool specimens ... ... my 2nd colonoscopy ... ....
> .. ( all came out fine ... ... no occult blood , no polyps) ...
>
> the Point being? .... ... I was distracted ... I didn't take notes ... ... okay
>
> two weeks later (and about six lifetimes of SEs) I go back to check in with my GP ... so I ask her about this wooziness, depersonalization, panic attacks, sleep distrubances, dreams, anorgasmia ...
>
> ... she says, "I told there could be side-effects ... "
>
> well, right, but ...
>
> " .... .... and I told they would go away, right?"
>
> well, yeah ... but ...
>
> " ... and they went away, didn't they?"
>
> uh, yeah ... pretty much ... I guess so ...
>
> (end of that story ... back later!)
>
> I have been on lex 4 1/2 months ... on 10mg the last 3 1/2 ... ... last weekend we went to Corpus Christi and Saturday afternoon spent 4 hours at the beach, in the sun the whole time ... ... no sunblock on me ... none ...
>
> (and now back to his story!)
> ... ... so, I THINK I remember my GP May have warned me to use a sunscreen ... it's all very vague ...
>
> now I am by no means what folks would call 'fair', but ....
>
> ... despite having not really been in the sun in years ... and not smart enough to take even modest precautions ... remember, Photons Are Carcinogenic ... ... I did not get a sunburn at all ... (!) ... ... and only a little tanned, really, considering the amout of exposure ... ...
>
> And that's my story ... .... with all of my details, hey Wayne? HA!
>
> Everybody
> TAKE CARE!!!!!
> ~ jim
>
> p.s. Why do I Not Care about withdrawals
>
>
GOOD POST JIM!!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by micheke on July 27, 2003, at 21:01:32
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness, posted by arrianna on July 27, 2003, at 12:27:26
Arrianna:
Please don't get too scared. If the lex is working for you then you must weight out the benefits vs. the risks. I have spent the last 6 years trying to get past the severe anxiety/panic attacks I was going through. I was on Xanax for about 6 years and went to an amazing group therapy that helped me so much. I had pretty much "conquered" the anxiety but I went through a devastating break up and just didn't think I could get past it on my own. I found myself living alone and went on the lexapro to help me get through it. I had fought my doctor and therapist for years about going on an antidepressant/anxiety drug besides xanax. I finally gave in because I just needed some help. I have to tell you that the lexapro worked wonderfully. There were some mild side effects but I thought I felt the benefits of the lexapro within the first couple of weeks. It took the edge off the pain and just helped me to feel that it wasn't the end of the world. With the help of the lexapro I went into deep therapy for some childhood issues and after about a month I was a different person. I am much happier now and because of the change I made in myself my fiance and I reconciled and are planning a wedding. My point is that, while the withdrawal sucks big time, I do not regret my decision to take it (so far). I believe that the effects of the lexapro is the reason why I don't feel I need it anymore. I do sometimes get mad because my doc mentioned nothing about withdrawal effects and I believe I should've been informed so that I could make my own decision but the truth is that I think the doctors aren't as informed as we'd like them to be. It's sad but reinforces that we need to take control over our own health. Only you can decide what is best for yourself. You know how bad the anxiety was before. If it was really bad and this helps then maybe the chance of withdrawal is worth it. Have you tried any other anxiety drugs and are you doing any kind of therapy to deal with the anxiety when you do get it? Xanax worked well enough for me for the anxiety and you can take it only when you need it if you want. I also had very little effects compared to lexapro when I stopped taking it. I am glad to have found this website and all the great people on it. It really helps me with this withdrawal. At least I know I'm not alone.
Keep my updated on your progress.
-Micheke
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