Lexapro-Day 5
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Lexapro-Day 5
| Sun, 01-07-2007 - 4:13pm |
Hi all-
Its been 5 days since I went from 10 to 20 mgs of Lexapro. I can honestly say yesterday was the first headache free day and little symptoms. I think Im adjusting and feel much better. AND....I havent touched a drop of alcohol in 2 weeks. (only 2 weeks but thats good for me) I was binge drinking before I upped the meds. My DH asked if I wanted wine with dinner and I said no, I was concentrating on feeling better and wanted to give the meds a chance. Thank goodness I have the xanax xr. I still perfer the regular xanax because I am so sleepy but with the side effects I was convinced I was having a stroke or brain tumor. He is leaving me tomorrow for 2 weeks. Im in the new house that I dont like (its a temparary house) with my 2 year old. 3 hours from family and friends and my car is broke down. I have his work truck which scares me to drive so Ill only take it to the store and back. Im going to be leaning on you ladies a lot.
I asked my dh this morning what would happen if I died of natural causes and no one was here to get the baby. I know he thinks Im nuts, I suppose I speak like a nut.
Just called the mail order pharmacy and my xanax still hasnt shipped but they are sending it overnight their expense. I read the obituaries this morning and see theres worse things out there to have but I still feel sorry for myself sometimes wishing I were different and didnt worry so much. If I get in the car-Im going to crash. When I go to bed-there will be a fire. When Im alone-Ill suffer a major something that will kill me and leave my daughter helpless. When will it end.
Love-
Donna
Its been 5 days since I went from 10 to 20 mgs of Lexapro. I can honestly say yesterday was the first headache free day and little symptoms. I think Im adjusting and feel much better. AND....I havent touched a drop of alcohol in 2 weeks. (only 2 weeks but thats good for me) I was binge drinking before I upped the meds. My DH asked if I wanted wine with dinner and I said no, I was concentrating on feeling better and wanted to give the meds a chance. Thank goodness I have the xanax xr. I still perfer the regular xanax because I am so sleepy but with the side effects I was convinced I was having a stroke or brain tumor. He is leaving me tomorrow for 2 weeks. Im in the new house that I dont like (its a temparary house) with my 2 year old. 3 hours from family and friends and my car is broke down. I have his work truck which scares me to drive so Ill only take it to the store and back. Im going to be leaning on you ladies a lot.
I asked my dh this morning what would happen if I died of natural causes and no one was here to get the baby. I know he thinks Im nuts, I suppose I speak like a nut.
Just called the mail order pharmacy and my xanax still hasnt shipped but they are sending it overnight their expense. I read the obituaries this morning and see theres worse things out there to have but I still feel sorry for myself sometimes wishing I were different and didnt worry so much. If I get in the car-Im going to crash. When I go to bed-there will be a fire. When Im alone-Ill suffer a major something that will kill me and leave my daughter helpless. When will it end.
Love-
Donna

We're here if you need us Donna. I know you can make it through until dh returns. Keep busy. Do some walking with the baby or some sort of fitness exercise while she's napping. Also, an idle mind is the devil's workshop. I know all too well what a devil anxiety & anxious thoughts can be to us.
I am glad to hear that the headaches are decreasing. That's a very good sign that you're adjusting to the lexapro & are a bit more relaxed. Congrats on staying sober for two weeks & refusing the wine. Don't forget that you can always call the AA number in the phone book & someone will keep you on the straight & narrow, even if you don't attend meetings.
As for the anxiety about the baby if something would happen to you, have your family call a couple of times a day. NOT that anything WILL happen to you, but I have had that same fear & it was a reassurance to me. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Hi Donna, I've had those same fears myself, I think most of us with anxiety do.
Sheri Ann
Thanks for your reply. He just left and Im ok, its only been 20 minutes! Im going to put the baby down at 1 for a nap, pay bills, keep busy. I took the 1 mg XR and my 20 mgs Lexapro. I will not take another XR today. I will fight it. Sherriann-do you think I can take benadryl tonight if I need to ? How long does the XR stay in your system?
Have a good day everyone. Ill check in, believe me.
Donna
I have been where you're at - DH went away for a weekend and I was home alone with 3 kids while I was adjusting to my Lexapro. I had wicked anxiety and panic attacks one day. What helped for me was to make a list of things to do. It kept me focused and busy. One of the first side effects I noticed of Lexapro was that it made me very jittery and unable to relax or sit still. Having a list of things to do kept me from focusing too much on my symptoms and side effects.
2 weeks is a long time to be without any friends or family. Do you know any of your neighbors? I would make an effort to get out every day and be around other people. Even if it's just taking your dd to McDonald's, playground or a library. I've noticed that the more I isolate myself, the worse my symptoms get.