Hey gang...

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Registered: 02-05-2003
Hey gang...
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Mon, 05-24-2004 - 9:21pm
Wanted to check in with you all. Things for me have been an up and down rollercoaster ride. Mental stability that is. Finally saw a new Psychiatrist (yes, I have been going to counceling), and going to try a new cocktail of meds. Still on Lexapro, upped the dosage to 25 mgs, and taking Klonopin (kinda, but it makes me SOOO sleepy, so I take it on an as need basis). The Doc said if the meds are working it should feel like a "light bulb" turning on. Havent' felt that yet, and been consistant for a week and a half. If this doesn't work, we're going to try to do 20 mgs of Lexapro, and I think .25 or something like of Effexor. I hope something works soon!!! AHHHHH. I hope that you are all doing great, and I'm thinking of you all, even though I'm not here a lot. Just trying to get through life, and recently it's been tough. Hope things are better for you all!

love ya!

Trixie

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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: vwtrixie
Mon, 05-24-2004 - 10:08pm




Glad to see you checked in Sweetie,

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Registered: 11-18-2003
In reply to: vwtrixie
Tue, 05-25-2004 - 10:05am
Trix,

I am so happy to hear from you...I am glad that things seem to be going okay and I hope that this new cocktail of meds works for you...

We are all thinking of you also actually just yesterdy I was wondering how you have been and what is new with you.....

I hope that you start to post with us very soon you know we are always here for ya.

Erin

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Registered: 04-09-2003
In reply to: vwtrixie
Tue, 05-25-2004 - 6:57pm
Trixie,

A light bulb going on, huh? I sure would like to feel that way. I feel a bit like a switch has turned when I have coffee, but it then deteriorates to nervous anxiety. Fun while it lasts! I have to say that I'm tired of how tired and out of it I am with Paxil. I've tried Wellbutrin, but that gave me intense anxiety. The Paxil at least helps me not feel wound up and freaked out all of the time. It's just that lately I feel like I'm sleeping through life. Not that I have any that I'd rather do!

We miss you around here. I understand the need to take care of yourself, though. I tend to stay away when I'm down, because I feel like I have little to give and I don't want to drag others down. But sometimes I confide my struggles, like I did today in roll call.

Good luck with the medication. Brain chemistry can be a tricky thing. One of the reasons I'm not planning to have kids is that I don't think my family's brain chemistry would be a healthy thing ot pass along.

All My Best,

MariaC

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: vwtrixie
Tue, 05-25-2004 - 7:44pm




WOOOOT and Dar!!!!!!!!!!


HI sweetie!!

*hugs             

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: vwtrixie
Tue, 05-25-2004 - 11:02pm
I'm sorry things have been so up and down for you...I can definitely relate to the rollercoaster feeling! I also hope that something works soon for you...but as frustrating as it is, I know it can take a few tries on different meds before you find the right combination...but you'll get there! Hope things start improving for you soon,

Rose