new here, (possible trigger)

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Registered: 04-19-2003
new here, (possible trigger)
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Thu, 01-22-2004 - 9:06am
Hello everyone,

My name is mary, and u can call me "libby", i am new to this board, as i have

been searching for a place to talk and exhale, and relax possibly. I just recently

turned 54, i recently got married to a wonderful man last july,(who is 8 years younger

than i), i have 4 children, 19, 22, 24, 33 and two step-children, 9 and 13. I work

full time and do the work of two people., and it is physically taking its toll on me.

I believe i am in pre-menopause as my periods have been on time until nov. of last

year was my last one. Now i am getting hot flashes and all that wonderful stuff one

gets. I was diagnosed with anxiety/depression disorder 5 years ago, doc put me on

xanex 0.25 2x daily if needed, and i was on effexor-xl 150mgs a day for a few years,

i finally was able to get off it, and survived a year., until recwently when i started

with small anxiety, anxious, crying, stressed, feelings and this time i am on paxil-cr

37.5 mgs daily, and still on xanex. they seem to be working well, the paxil, the side

effects arent too bad and do adjust over time. i hope to get off this within or by

a year. my husband is very understanding where i am concerned and my moods, kind of

confusing when one is going thru meno-pause and struggle with anxiety, depression, etc.

at the same time. I feel overwhelmed at times, and want to do sooo much and cant

concentrate enough to complete all of it, i do 'to do lists' and try to get things

done that way, i forget alot, feel kinda lost at times, but my tone and level of

depression seems good on the paxil and i feel balanced. Trying to understand menoapause

and dealing with my anxiety has been hard but i am doing better it seems, the doc also

told me depression/anxiety is generic?? as both of my children have it, and have or is

on paxil as well, so it hereitery?? Just wanted to introduce myself and hope to meet

alot of supportive women here, life is hard at times, but i always try to think positive

and know things will get better.

thanks for listening,

'libby'
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Registered: 07-18-2007
Thu, 01-22-2004 - 11:33am

Welcome, (((((((Libby))))))))!

 

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CL-ladybug987

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Registered: 07-15-2003
Thu, 01-22-2004 - 1:47pm
Welcome to the board Libby

I am on Paxil as well although I am thinking of switching as it seems to be losing it's effect.

Depression is hereditary, unfortunatley. My mom and sister both deal with depression as well.

Anyway, sorry this is so short. I have to get back to work.

Pamela

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Thu, 01-22-2004 - 5:03pm

Hi there!


Just wanted to welcome you to the board!

*hugs