LEXAPRO ROCKS!

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Registered: 05-31-2004
LEXAPRO ROCKS!
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Tue, 06-27-2006 - 6:07pm
Hi all! I just wanted to give an update and some of my experiences to anyone thinking of taking Lexapro. I have tried many SSRI's and the only effective one was Effexor. Then 6 years later, it stopped working after my baby was born. I am on week 3 of Lexapro and I cant tell you how great I feel. The first week was strange. I had bowel (TMI?) issues, ringing in ears, anxiety. Then it was like a cloud lifted an I feel great. As some of you know, my husband is away a lot and the panic when he was gone was overwhelming. He left this morning for a week and Im actually ok. Its also starting to thunder, bad storms in FL lately and Im still ok...If the lights go out, Ill freak but lets not get ahead. Im getting out more and people say I look like I lost about 10 pounds. One thing though....After taking the pill, I am so dead tired! I nap for about 2 hours! While my dd is sleeping. My house is for sale and I had a very hard time showing my house, worring about my dogs...this morning I said "the dogs are in the fenced area, if you dont want to get jumped on, dont go there". I didnt panic like I used to. I still take .25 xanax with the pill which Im sure adds to the sleepinies but it helps take the edge off. We are moving to NC and I just cant wait. Im leaving 7/6 with my mom so she can buy a home there too. He is changing careers and I truely believe theres a light at the end of the tunnel. I once felt doom. One step at a time. Oh, Im still trying to find a therapist that takes Aetna, whats up with Aetna anyway? Ill chat with you all later....
I want to hear how everyone elese is doing. Im sorry if I seem absorbed with myself.
DOnna

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: dcash22
Tue, 06-27-2006 - 6:13pm
That is great news, Donna! You have every right to put *YOU* first! Wishing you continued success. (((hugs))) jan




 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: dcash22
Tue, 06-27-2006 - 6:16pm

Donna, that is so great!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 05-16-2005
In reply to: dcash22
Tue, 06-27-2006 - 8:56pm

Your post couldn't have came at a better time.My pdoc put me on lexapro and wants to see me in 2 weeks to see how well its doing.I just cant get myself to take it.My med fear is almost paralizing.Its making me sick,the fear is so strong.I don't want my anxiety getting worse while I adjust to the med,what if it makes me flip out?My mind just wont stop with the fearful thoughts over the thought of having to take this med.I want to take it,but I am so nervous about it....My dx is panic disorder and angoraphobia.


Jeanie

 

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In reply to: dcash22
Tue, 06-27-2006 - 9:35pm

Hi Jeanie-

I understand how you feel as I had the same fears. I was so afraid of taking Lexapro becausse I thought "what if I get suicidal, what if I loose my mind, what if Ihave an allergic reaction to it and my throat closes. The list goes on. I have taken quite a few meds and this is the answer (in my case) to anxiety. Please give it a chance. The irst week was up and down, I had to push myself to keep taking it when I had a minor side effect. Minor meaning I had a headache (thought it was a stroke) or stomach ache. It went away within a week and I thank god I pushed myself. Please give it a chance and if you would like my personal e-mail when you get anxious, please let me know. It has changed my life and its only 3 weeks. I can drive in the rain, take my daughter out of the house, Im comfortable being alone, I was scared to death of being alone, I would go to a store just to hang out for frear of being alone. Im here and I really understand.
Donna

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Registered: 05-16-2005
In reply to: dcash22
Wed, 06-28-2006 - 1:07am

Thank you Donna for sharing and also for such a kind and thoughtful responce.This anxiety crap has been with me for 17 years now.I have never wanted to take meds,thought I would somehow manage on my own.I cant take it anymore.Something has to give.I just cant do it on my own.It don't just go away.I am going to take my 1st one this Thursday night,Dave will be home from work until the following Wednesday.I am going to take it with my klonopin and hurry and jump in bed.This is just awful,I feel like a scared little child who cant find there mom;(I feel so darn angry that my life is so limited and I am forever making excuses not to go places.People look at me sometimes and think I am strange,when I am back peddling trying to get out of a situation.They don't know the real deal though.I guess I have nothing to lose by giving it a try.I feel very positive that it will really help me.I am so worried that if it don't work I will spiral back to being completely housebound.


Thank you for the email offer.I would really like that.If you want you can email me threw my profile and I will get you email that way.I seen you cant get emails threw your profile.


Jeanie

 

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: dcash22
Wed, 06-28-2006 - 10:14am

Jeannie, that sounds like an excellent plan!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: dcash22
Wed, 06-28-2006 - 1:20pm
(((Jeanie))) I think it sounds like a good plan. I have the med fears & what Donna hasn't already mentioned, I have a million more;) You will get stronger each time you face the fear & take the lexapro. Remind yourself that nothing bad happened to reassure yourself for the next dose. Let us know how it goes. We're right here for you. jan




 

 


 



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Registered: 11-11-2003
In reply to: dcash22
Wed, 06-28-2006 - 9:13pm
I'm also on week 3 of Lexapro and don't feel like it's doing anything at all. Can I ask how much you're taking? I'm taking 5 mg per day, it doesn't feel like enough to me...
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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: dcash22
Thu, 06-29-2006 - 6:34pm

I thought I'd jump in and give you my 2 cents, lol.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 05-31-2004
In reply to: dcash22
Thu, 06-29-2006 - 8:36pm
Hi there-
My doc started me on 10, I was really going through a bad time. Maybe you need to up it? No all meds work for all people but 5 is very low. Id up it before you throw in the towel. You can ask me anything. Its ok.
Donna

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