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Posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 15:55:35
In reply to re: wellbutrin and zyban » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on August 18, 2003, at 14:42:06
> > hi OceanMist!
> > (LOVE that name!)
> >
> > > I would just like to know if anyone had anything to say about my question I posted last week about Wellbutrin "Zyban"? I would like to know more about it, since I am taking it to curb the SE of Lexapro.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> >
> > ... i posted this:
> >
> > http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030812/msgs/251070.html
> >
> > but you probably saw it already ... so far, no other replies yet ...
> >
> > TAKE CARE !!
> > ~ jim
> >
> >
>
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////zyban is to help you quit smoking for the side effects, ya got me!
> trucker
>yes ... and equivalent to wellbutrin ...
... ... as i posted:
>> meanwhile, i looked up Zyban and found out it is the brand name for Bupropion labeled for smoking cessation, but not to worry ... looking up Wellbutrin reveals it is the brand name for, you guessed it, Bupropion, labeled for ... mental health .... so they are the same.
>>take care!
~ jim
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 16:38:14
In reply to bi-polar screening test online » mph-speedy, posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 14:27:54
ruh ro, I did this screening test and it indicated that I did not have criteria that matched bipolar-yet I was diagnosed bipolar. What does this mean-anyone? Now I'm wondering...................
Gal
> hi there speedy!
>
> you wrote:
> > What is test for bp? Didn't know there was one.
>
> try http://www.dbsalliance.org/questionnaire/screening.asp
>
> i found the NIMH's website offers links to lots of screening quizes, including depression ... i should post one of those here ... next time ..
>
> TAKE CARE! ... and let us know what you think of the test ....
> ~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 16:54:26
In reply to bi-polar screening test online » mph-speedy, posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 14:27:54
this is it:
http://www.depression-screening.org/screeningtest/screeningtest.htm
i don't write 'em, i just post 'em ... ...
but i would appreciate any and everyone who takes the screening to let us know how it goes ...
... i'm going to take it again my-own-self ...TAKE CARE !!
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 17:00:29
In reply to Re: bi-polar screening test online » lil' jimi, posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 16:38:14
hi Gal Keepin On,
> ruh ro, I did this screening test and it indicated that I did not have criteria that matched bipolar-yet I was diagnosed bipolar. What does this mean-anyone? Now I'm wondering...................
> Gal... ... sorry i can't be any more supportive about this test ... i failed it too but that agrees with my gp ... ...
... ... guess you could have something to talk to your doc about ... ... ?... i'm hoping some more informed folks post back to us here ...
TAKE CARE!
~ jim
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:10:51
In reply to Depression Screening Test Online, posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 16:54:26
Posted by trucker on August 18, 2003, at 17:11:01
In reply to Depression Screening Test Online, posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 16:54:26
> this is it:
>
> http://www.depression-screening.org/screeningtest/screeningtest.htm
>
> i don't write 'em, i just post 'em ... ...
>
> but i would appreciate any and everyone who takes the screening to let us know how it goes ...
> ... i'm going to take it again my-own-self ...
>
> TAKE CARE !!
> ~ jim///////////////////////////////////////////////// i took it and it said i needed help. that i was clinically depressed. and should dial 911
trucker
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:12:12
In reply to re: bi-polar screening test online » galkeepinon, posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 17:00:29
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:13:26
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on August 18, 2003, at 17:11:01
Posted by Esmarelda on August 18, 2003, at 17:15:33
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on August 18, 2003, at 17:11:01
I thought I was better in the last couple weeks since taking Lexapro and I am, but the test said that I was still clinically depressed. I guess that's why I am on drugs.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:17:12
In reply to Depression Screening Test Online, posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 16:54:26
I took it too----- this is what I got:
"Your screening results are consistent with clinical depression." The Lexapro must be working though, because 3 weeks ago I would have answered ALL THE TIME to everything hey hey
Hooray for Lexapro
However, this screening is not a substitute for a complete clinical evaluation. You are advised to see your doctor or a mental health professional for a complete evaluation, as soon as possible.> this is it:
>
> http://www.depression-screening.org/screeningtest/screeningtest.htm
>
> i don't write 'em, i just post 'em ... ...
>
> but i would appreciate any and everyone who takes the screening to let us know how it goes ...
> ... i'm going to take it again my-own-self ...
>
> TAKE CARE !!
> ~ jim
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:19:42
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online, posted by Esmarelda on August 18, 2003, at 17:15:33
Esmarelda--hey I'm on the Lexapro too and I got the same thing lol how do you feel though??? I know the Lexapro is working for me-how about you??? I hope you are doing ok-please let me know:-)
> I thought I was better in the last couple weeks since taking Lexapro and I am, but the test said that I was still clinically depressed. I guess that's why I am on drugs.
Posted by Esmarelda on August 18, 2003, at 17:25:58
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online » lil' jimi, posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:17:12
I have to agree with you gal because 3 or 4 weeks ago, I would have answered all the time to most, if not all, of the questions, as well. I slept pretty good on the stuff last night and could actually get up this morning- yeah!!!
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:27:18
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl Doug » galkeepinon, posted by Doug in PA on August 17, 2003, at 17:08:42
Hi Doug, I get this way too on the Lexapro-what dosage are you on? I call it moodiness with me anyway. On top of that, I'm a cancer.
I can really relate to what you are saying-hope you feel better. Are you in therapy? Does anything seem to help you feel like you want to feel?
\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\> I am at the 2 month mark with Lex. There are days when I think that things are improving, then I get a day when everything goes wrong and my mood goes down the tubes. I call it reactive depression. When things go wrong in my technical job and I can't figure out a problem, my depression reacts to it and seems to come back. Self confidence goes out the window and I punish myself with negative thoughts, doubting that I was ever intelligent in my whole life. But then, on days when nothing goes wrong, things seem Okay.
> ===============================
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:28:29
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online, posted by Esmarelda on August 18, 2003, at 17:25:58
yeah!!!!!!! I'm happy for you :-) Do you take anything else to help you sleep?
> I have to agree with you gal because 3 or 4 weeks ago, I would have answered all the time to most, if not all, of the questions, as well. I slept pretty good on the stuff last night and could actually get up this morning- yeah!!!
Posted by Esmarelda on August 18, 2003, at 17:30:56
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl Doug » Doug in PA, posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:27:18
Doug - I think that's the way it is. I started having a few good days at about 5 weeks. Then, I started having more good days. Now, I just have a few bad days about 1 a week or 1 every couple weeks. I am hoping to have all good days sometime soon.
Posted by Esmarelda on August 18, 2003, at 17:33:55
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online » Esmarelda, posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:28:29
I take 50 mg of Benedryl at night to help me sleep. I have been an insomniac most of my life, but just have that completely tired, lethargic feeling on the Lex. But, hopefully that will improve. Years ago I was on Paxil once and could not sleep and my doc prescribed Ambien. It works great, but I got basically addicted to it and would take it, not go to bed right away, do weird things and not remember them. It was pretty scary so I try to stay away from meds except for the Benadryl.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:35:22
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online, posted by Esmarelda on August 18, 2003, at 17:33:55
That's what I take too to help me sleep-something with that 50mg HCI something something LOL works great!!!!!
> I take 50 mg of Benedryl at night to help me sleep. I have been an insomniac most of my life, but just have that completely tired, lethargic feeling on the Lex. But, hopefully that will improve. Years ago I was on Paxil once and could not sleep and my doc prescribed Ambien. It works great, but I got basically addicted to it and would take it, not go to bed right away, do weird things and not remember them. It was pretty scary so I try to stay away from meds except for the Benadryl.
Posted by Lex Poster Girl on August 18, 2003, at 17:41:33
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online » Esmarelda, posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:28:29
This is thread is making me a little nervous. I think our little group is pretty into self analysis or we wouldn't be here giving one another support and suggestions. I've taken several of these tests and it seems that sometimes I'm bipolar, sometimes I'm not, sometimes I should call 911, and sometimes I should just spend a little more time smiling. I don't get such diverse answers because I'm inconsistent but because of the way these tests are written. It felt a bit like taking a Cosmo quiz. Everything was yes or no / cut and dry and, I think most of us agree that, depression is no where near that easy. I strongly agree with the follong comment
"However, this screening is not a substitute for a complete clinical evaluation. You are advised to see your doctor or a mental health professional for a complete evaluation, as soon as possible."
It's important to find a doctor you can trust and be open with and realise that health professionals use such questioneers for base information and not as a way to make a diagnosis.
And, by the way, I am very content with my relationship with Lex. I worry slightly that she might not satisfy me the same way in the future that she does now but, for the time being, it's going quite well.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 17:51:52
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online, posted by Lex Poster Girl on August 18, 2003, at 17:41:33
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 18, 2003, at 18:05:38
In reply to Depression Screening Test Online, posted by lil' jimi on August 18, 2003, at 16:54:26
> this is it:
>
> http://www.depression-screening.org/screeningtest/screeningtest.htm
>
> i don't write 'em, i just post 'em ... ...
>
> but i would appreciate any and everyone who takes the screening to let us know how it goes ...
> ... i'm going to take it again my-own-self ...
>
> TAKE CARE !!
> ~ jim
IM CURED!!!! IM CURED!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by galkeepinon on August 18, 2003, at 18:07:32
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online, posted by BLKVETTES on August 18, 2003, at 18:05:38
Posted by Suzy on August 18, 2003, at 18:37:59
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
Have been on Lex for about 9 months. Started on 10 and then went down to 5. Just recently "about 3 weeks ago" I went back up to 10. Didn't seem to be having problems. Actually felt better. But I do put a lot of pressure on my teeth by clinching my mouth closed. Has anyone else noticed this and is there anything that can be done. My upper teeth are actually sore.
Posted by carla on August 18, 2003, at 18:53:18
In reply to Teeth Grinding on Lex., posted by Suzy on August 18, 2003, at 18:37:59
The same thing happened to me.. i have been a teeth grinder for years but had it under control until i started lexapro.. i , too, switched back to 5mg.. I found that an motrin type med on a regular basis and heat really helped.. if you dont have a mouth splint.. just try one of the ones you buy in the sporting goods.. good luck..
Posted by Recumbent on August 18, 2003, at 19:03:59
In reply to Teeth Grinding on Lex., posted by Suzy on August 18, 2003, at 18:37:59
Seems there are more female than male users of Lex at this forum, so I may not quickly get an answer. If my question is offensive, please forgive me. After a few weeks I have seen my anxiety decrease and have generally been easier to live with. I've had something closely resembling acid reflux for the last week (but it seems to be getting better). One disturbing problem is the inability to ejaculate. My question; Will this sexual problem go away with time on Lex?
Posted by Suzy on August 18, 2003, at 19:19:36
In reply to Re: Teeth Grinding on Lex., posted by carla on August 18, 2003, at 18:53:18
Thanks for the info on mouth splints. Don't seem to have that problem much at night but do during the day... Don't know if I could wear it at work. I don't really want to go back down to 5 mg since I've been on 10 so I think I'll give it some more time. Also, does anyone have any experience with alcohol and Lex. I drank a few beers on Saturday and have felt really bad ever since. Is this common?
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