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Posted by dreamboat_annie on January 3, 2007, at 20:44:47
Well, it's been ten days since I started taking Lexapro (10mg), and I am feeling GOOD! I haven't felt like this in over 2 years. Maybe it's too soon to say YAY, but I'm just glad to have been having a few days where I feel like my old self again. I mean, I am laughing and smiling, without having to force it. I am being silly again! I am feeling more confident than I have for quite some time. I don't know, it's kind of unnerving and exilerating at the same time. I am going to make the most of this and get back into working out again and socializing and stuff and working on my issues (of which there are plenty). The only problem I am having is insomnia, but Xanax seems to relax me enough to get to sleep (even if it is for only a few hours). This weekend I will try some Tylenol PM to see if that konks me out.
Although it may be too soon and I may be overly optimistic, I just wanted to share what could be a success story.
Posted by Farkus on January 3, 2007, at 21:11:36
In reply to Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by dreamboat_annie on January 3, 2007, at 20:44:47
> Although it may be too soon and I may be overly optimistic, I just wanted to share what could be a success story.
>That is so very good to hear!!!
I'm holding every hope for you that this good stuff continues.
Posted by Phillipa on January 3, 2007, at 22:00:18
In reply to Re: Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by Farkus on January 3, 2007, at 21:11:36
Me too I love success stories. Congratulations . May it continue to improve. Love Phillipa
Posted by ronaldo on January 4, 2007, at 4:45:00
In reply to Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by dreamboat_annie on January 3, 2007, at 20:44:47
Somebody pinch me. I dreamt I read a success story. :-) Hope it continues for you and you get the insomnia under control.
ronaldo
Posted by blueberry1 on January 4, 2007, at 4:59:49
In reply to Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by dreamboat_annie on January 3, 2007, at 20:44:47
Very cool!
Posted by SLS on January 4, 2007, at 6:51:08
In reply to Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by dreamboat_annie on January 3, 2007, at 20:44:47
:-)
Got my fingers crossed for you!
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 4, 2007, at 6:53:07
In reply to Re: Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming » dreamboat_annie, posted by ronaldo on January 4, 2007, at 4:45:00
> Somebody pinch me. I dreamt I read a success story. :-)
>
> ronaldo
LOL!
- Scott
Posted by deniseuk190466 on January 4, 2007, at 11:15:02
In reply to Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by dreamboat_annie on January 3, 2007, at 20:44:47
That;s great, have you tried many drugs before trying Lexapro, if so then what?
Denise
Posted by dreamboat_annie on January 6, 2007, at 15:33:43
In reply to Re: Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by Farkus on January 3, 2007, at 21:11:36
> That is so very good to hear!!!
>
> I'm holding every hope for you that this good stuff continues.
Thanks so much, Farkus. I'm holding every hope as well that it continues.
Posted by dreamboat_annie on January 6, 2007, at 15:35:36
In reply to Re: Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by Phillipa on January 3, 2007, at 22:00:18
Thanks, Phillipa. I hope you can get things under control soon as well. You deserve some relief. What's happening with the endo you saw and getting your thyroid straightened out?
> Me too I love success stories. Congratulations . May it continue to improve. Love Phillipa
Posted by dreamboat_annie on January 6, 2007, at 15:37:45
In reply to Re: Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming » dreamboat_annie, posted by ronaldo on January 4, 2007, at 4:45:00
Did you feel that (I just pinched you - OUCH LOL)! The insomnia is bad (although I have always had it). Last night I was up until after 3 a.m., and even then I wasn't tired. I am going to try some Tylenol PM to see if that helps. But, even with the lack of sleep, the days seems better than they did pre-Lexapro.
Thanks, Ronaldo.
> Somebody pinch me. I dreamt I read a success story. :-) Hope it continues for you and you get the insomnia under control.
>
> ronaldo
Posted by dreamboat_annie on January 6, 2007, at 15:38:20
In reply to Re: Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming » dreamboat_annie, posted by blueberry1 on January 4, 2007, at 4:59:49
My sentiments exactly! Thanks, blueberry.
> Very cool!
Posted by dreamboat_annie on January 6, 2007, at 15:39:41
In reply to :-) » dreamboat_annie, posted by SLS on January 4, 2007, at 6:51:08
> :-)
>
> Got my fingers crossed for you!
>
>
> - ScottThanks so much, Scott. I have my fingers crossed for you as well. I hope that the Nardil/Nortriptyline combination (with your other meds), proves successful for you. If any deserves remission, it is you!
Posted by dreamboat_annie on January 6, 2007, at 15:50:19
In reply to Re: Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming, posted by deniseuk190466 on January 4, 2007, at 11:15:02
Thanks, Denise. I tried a number of drugs before trying Lexapro. I tried Effexor, Prozac (made me suicidal), three other SSRIs, 2 TCAs, two combos of TCA and SSRI, 2 SSRIs with Wellbutrin and Provigil with an SSRI. I tried the natural route, in addition to meds. I couldn't tolerate the TCAs - made my heart race and and worsened my orthostatic hypotension (I have very low blood pressure already). Wellbutrin made me feel very aggressive and angry (it was not pleasant). My main problem is severe anxiety, which, when left uncontrolled, leads to very deep, dark depression. The pdoc I was seeing before the one I have now (who is excellent) refused to deal separately with the anxiety - just kept upping the SSRI dose and refusing to let me use anything for the overwhelming anxiety. My new pdoc (of over a year now) has said I don't have MDD or bipolar (bipolar had been considered early in my treatment) and recognizes that anxiety is my big problem that needs to be addressed or it leads to depression and suicide ideation. He is comfortable with me using Xanax as needed (sometimes daily for periods of time) to ensure the anxiety does not spiral out of control.
Anyway, I am so sorry for all the troubles you have been having finding a med or combo of meds to provide you with some relief. And, I was particularly saddened to read about how you were treated recently by that pdoc and his demeaning assessment of you and your situation. He sounded like an absolute turd who should be kept in a lab and not allowed to have any contact with human patients.
Good luck to you. My thoughts are with you.
> That;s great, have you tried many drugs before trying Lexapro, if so then what?
>
> Denise
Posted by deniseuk190466 on January 9, 2007, at 15:19:08
In reply to Re: Somebody pinch, I think I must be dreaming » deniseuk190466, posted by dreamboat_annie on January 6, 2007, at 15:50:19
Thanks Annie,
I'm pleased for you, if a little envious ;-)
Did you ever try Klonopin for your anxiety?
Denise
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