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Posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Vandy followed the bread crumbs. Jeez! I'm going to be very careful. Almost afraid to put a period at the end of a sentence for fear my comments will be redirected to a section for "that time of the month."
Posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 11:46:02
In reply to Mystic, posted by jlynne on March 18, 2004, at 22:58:14
Hi JLynne -
I never did mention how proud you should be of yourself to write about your abuse. I know you know you are not alone! Very brave and I hope you can make peace with it some day.I too worried about the upping & crashing. I am at 20mg and I think I'm going to be able to stay here. But, to get even better and remove some side effects, I may ask for something else. It is scary cuz I don't know how long I'll be on meds - for only a year? Will my brain get re-trained? Or all the way through menopause to support me thru the hormone changes? Once your anxiety levels are under control, you won't worry about all that so much. I can write that I am concerned about all that, but the good thing is that I don't obsess over it or let it bother me too much.
You will get happy and you will feel more balanced. Just hang in there and keep doing the things for yourself that you know are right!!!
~ Lynne
Posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 14:43:54
In reply to Re: Mystic » jlynne, posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 11:46:02
Lynne...I know that it is hard for people to come out about their abuse but it has to be said..They are not alone and they did not do anything wrong...we all need to work past the abuse and the sickness that was forced on us from another sick person...We were young and we had no control and that is the problem that most of us have is that we have control issues as to not being able to control things and think we are losing control..So it is my belief the best thing for us to do is to get the control back the best that we can and to live our lives to the fulliest and if this medication helps us then so be it...We cant go back we cant make these people feel bad we can only try to make ourselves ok and to know that it doesnt have to determine the rest of our lives...We only have one life to live and I surely dont want to wake up when I'm in my 80's and say shouldve couldve wouldve...I want to be able to feel good..be anxiety free...and to help as many people as I can ...I want to feel loved and make people feel loved as we should have all had when we were growing up...but we can get it now by being happy and hopefully depression free..there is so much out there that we all need to experience and see...Sorry this is the last that I will say on the subject and I truely apoligize if this post has made anyone uncomfortable I dont mean to do that I just want everyone to understand that we are all here to help each other and I'm very grateful..I feel that I have found a whole group of friends that care and that my friends is a great feeling..Take care and lynne thank you for caring....Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:06:37
In reply to RE: Mrs. C.-I love you guys!, posted by susielalala on March 18, 2004, at 18:17:47
I most definetly had problems in the beginning. I thought I was going to go completely crazy. I was very, very anxious. I had the jitters where I felt like I was shaking on the inside. I developed mysterious twitches in my face and my jaw felt very strange. For someone who began lex with problems obsessing over body symptoms being serious diseases, these side effects were very frightening to me. I wasn't sure if they were from lex or some illness. I found this board by chance one evening while looking for info on lex. From that point on I knew that I was gonna be okay. There were others going through similar things and were coming through them and feeling better than ever. I was given hope. That's why I continue to post here. To help others. Plus, I really began to enjoy conversations with everyone who seemed to really understand and accept me for who I am. I think I will continue to come here for support for a long, long time. Hopefully you feel a sense of hope coming here too. Having hope is the key to beating all of this. Hang in there. You'll be okay. Mrs. C
Posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 15:11:31
In reply to RE: Mrs. C.-I love you guys!, posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:06:37
Mrs. C. -
YES . . . we do love you for who you are . . . and for your wonderful, articulate and supportive posts . . . and the fact that you are a normal woman living a normal life, just like the rest of us hope to do! :-)
~ Lynne
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I most definetly had problems in the beginning. I thought I was going to go completely crazy. I was very, very anxious. I had the jitters where I felt like I was shaking on the inside. I developed mysterious twitches in my face and my jaw felt very strange. For someone who began lex with problems obsessing over body symptoms being serious diseases, these side effects were very frightening to me. I wasn't sure if they were from lex or some illness. I found this board by chance one evening while looking for info on lex. From that point on I knew that I was gonna be okay. There were others going through similar things and were coming through them and feeling better than ever. I was given hope. That's why I continue to post here. To help others. Plus, I really began to enjoy conversations with everyone who seemed to really understand and accept me for who I am. I think I will continue to come here for support for a long, long time. Hopefully you feel a sense of hope coming here too. Having hope is the key to beating all of this. Hang in there. You'll be okay. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:12:32
In reply to RE: Mrs C., posted by mystic on March 18, 2004, at 20:50:43
Hi Mystic, I am very sorry to hear about your abuse. I can only imagine how difficult that has been for you to overcome. I am also so glad that you saw someone and feel good about it. My therapist also suggested that EMDR may help me with my obsessive thoughts. It's worth a try! He gave me some websites to go to so that I can learn more about it. If you would like them, let me know. Thanks for caring so much about me and all the others and I hope you know that you really matter to me as well. You have been a bright light thru some very difficult days. Now that we are both doing much better maybe we can work through what causes us to do this to ourselves. I sure hope so. Life is so precious and I want to enjoy it! Talk to ya soon. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:14:42
In reply to To everyone, posted by Magdalena on March 18, 2004, at 23:09:49
Hope today was better for you. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:18:12
In reply to RE: magdalena, posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 9:12:27
Mystic, are you feeling better today? I just read your post and you said that you were feeling anxious. Hope it's passed. Thinking of you. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:21:09
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
Hey Vandy. good to hear from you. Where have you been? How are you feeling? Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:25:38
In reply to RE: lynne, posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 14:43:54
Mystic and Jlynne, you are both wonderful and brave women. Your goal is to help others and it truly is a blessing to have you here to offer your experiences to all of us. No one is here to judge anyone else and I applaud you for being able to rise above the abuse you suffered and try to be there for other people. Looking forward to many happy days for us all, Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:27:13
In reply to RE: Mrs. C.-I love you guys! » Mrs. C, posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 15:11:31
Thanks Lynne :)
Posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 15:32:56
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
Hi Vandy - you're so funny! Glad you found us and chimed in :-)
~ Lynne
Posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 16:18:03
In reply to RE: lynne, posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:25:38
Hi everyone - I posted this on PB, thought I'd leave a note here too. I'll be on vacation from work next week (not going anywhere exciting, but it sure will be a good break!). I don't go on-line at home much so won't be participating next week - didn't want anyone to worry :-).
Have a great week everyone and I know there will be all sorts of new stories and wonderful successes when I get back the following week. Take care!!
~ Lynne
Posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 16:39:35
In reply to RE: lynne, posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 16:18:03
Hey lynne YOU WILL BE MISSED...have a great relaxing and wonderful week...Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 16:58:43
In reply to RE: lynne, posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 16:39:35
Hey Mrs C...thank you soo much for your kind words as ALWAYS they made me feel really good...I'm feeling ok today for some reason I get these terrible migraines on the weekend not sure why...but Friday and Saturdays I can usually count on having one lately...But spent the day with my daughter and that always makes me feel wonderful...she is just great..!!!!>still feel anxious today not sure if it is because of the cycle coming up will have to be patient and see....I'm very happy Mrs C. that you are feeling so good..I do hope that meds will help with your OCD..and I have heard great results from the EMDR and that I would think would be great for you...I think that you could really get some benefit from it...Did you have a therapy appt today or next week?...I pray that you are just as encouraged at the second visit as you were at the first will be keeping my fingers crossed...Hope you have a great rest of the day and thanks again for all your support...A friendy Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 17:01:41
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
Vandy followed the bread crumbs. Jeez! I'm going to be very careful. Almost afraid to put a period at the end of a sentence for fear my comments will be redirected to a section for "that time of the month."
I dont know who posted this but I thought I was going to laugh my butt off...it is soooo funny....I know that we were all so frustrated last weekend as to whether or not we would be able to stay in contact and be able to relate to each other in a caring way...But we have and we did find each other and I'm very very very grateful I care about all of you and I'm a lucky person to have found you all...Your all angels..A Friend Mystic
Posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 17:03:55
In reply to RE: magdalena, posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 15:18:12
Afternoon...Magdalena...How are you feeling today???...Are you feeling a little better...a little better is good you know...and you are another day on the way...another day down...I'm feeling ok...anxious and a migraine but spent the day with my daughter and that is always a great thing...I think of you often and hope that you get through this period with the Paxil..I know that it will be good for you when it finally kicks in but please be patient..!!!!>...Can I ask why you chose the Paxil over the Lexapro?...Talk to you soon...A Friend Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 21:37:09
In reply to RE: lynne, posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 16:18:03
Have a refreshing break and enjoy your children. Talk to ya when you return. Mrs. C
Posted by sexylexy on March 19, 2004, at 21:39:28
In reply to RE: lynne, posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 21:37:09
Hi Ya'll,
I have heard some really good things about lexapro and wellbutrin as a cocktail. I am thinking about going that way. The problem is, when my whole fiasco started, my temp GP gave me Wellbutrin when I was complaining of anxiety. Of course I now know that this is a stimiluant but at the time did not know and was an anxious mess after taking it.
I am wondering, if lexapro helps to curb some of the se from wellbutrin including anxiety. Thanks 1000000, God Bless,
Lexy
Posted by Mrs. C on March 19, 2004, at 21:41:45
In reply to RE: Mrs C., posted by mystic on March 19, 2004, at 16:58:43
Hey Mystic,
I always had extra anxiety and tension right before my period. My OCD is always worse then too. Lexapro has helped in that area especially since upping to 15mgs. I didn't even know mine was coming this month. Anyway, you'll get through it.My next appt. with the therapist is the 23rd. I'm looking forward to it but at the same time I am nervous. It's all so new to me.
Have homework to do so I'll have to talk to ya tomorrow. Praying that you don't get a headache this weekend. I had a bad one tonight but it went away. Goodnight. Mrs. C
Posted by Simus on March 19, 2004, at 23:17:25
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
> Vandy followed the bread crumbs. Jeez! I'm going to be very careful. Almost afraid to put a period at the end of a sentence for fear my comments will be redirected to a section for "that time of the month."
ROTFL!!! Thanks for the laugh!
Posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 0:04:17
In reply to Re: Mystic » jlynne, posted by LynneDa on March 19, 2004, at 11:46:02
It is never easy to bring up the subject of sexual abuse - I never know how people are going to react. Thank you all for being so supportive. I thank God that I was able to forgive my dad before he died (seven yrs ago) and my mom, who is in a nursing home now. They were also victims as children, and what they suffered was so appalling compared to what they did to me. My mom has dementia now, and it breaks my heart to know that she will never be able to find peace here on earth. It may be difficult to understand, but I love my parents very much. What they did happened a very long time ago, and it stopped before I was in grade school (I am 54yrs old now).
I'm sorry to go on about such an uncomfortable subject, but I want to explain that even though I have come to terms with what happened, I learned very early in life that the world is not a safe place for me. I have found it very difficult to un-learn that, but I am working on it.
I seem to be in a constant state of "fight or flight", and I am sure that this has to affect how my brain produces and releases the chemicals in my body. I sometimes feel that I am somehow subconsciously fighting the meds because my brain senses a threat to its defense system. That is why I get scared when I have to increase - maybe my brain will just keep fighting the drugs and no amount will be strong enough. Does anyone else feel like that? ...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 0:11:46
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers, posted by vandy on March 19, 2004, at 11:43:31
> Vandy followed the bread crumbs. Jeez! I'm going to be very careful. Almost afraid to put a period at the end of a sentence for fear my comments will be redirected to a section for "that time of the month."
That is too, too funny, Vandy.
[You passed the challenge; now you have immunity!] lol ...jlynne
Posted by mystic on March 20, 2004, at 6:28:40
In reply to Re: Redirected Lexaproers » vandy, posted by jlynne on March 20, 2004, at 0:11:46
Morning jlynne...I'm right here with ya...I feel the same way...sometimes when I have panic it is like there is something that makes me afraid deep inside of me and I think from my childhood all the way around an abusive mother (verbally controlling) and the other abuse there was little control and our little brains and feeling at that time when they are supposed to be determining how we react to the rest of our lives is somehow damaged...but I also believe that the meds will help with the anxiety and depression...your doing sooooooo goood...We just need to give ourselves a break and give it time..We will get through this and be happy that we did...GREAT BIG HUG...You forgave and that is great!!!!!....We all have our own issues to deal with and like I have said before this one is ours..I'm here for you and I hope that you have a great great day and obviously we are in the right place....Mystic
Posted by wantinfo on March 20, 2004, at 11:21:40
In reply to RE: lexy » mystic, posted by sexylexy on March 18, 2004, at 23:10:53
hey lexy...my therapist suggested i do the same thing. mark 5 times a day how i am feeling overall. i seem to notice patterns that help me figure out how to cope.
i am now on 15mg for about 1 and a half weeks. i dont like to say this bc i feel like im jinxing myself, but i feel somewhat better. how are you? congrats on the potential ring! EM
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