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Posted by Braxl on October 22, 2003, at 16:19:59
Howdy All,
I found this board 2 days ago--the day I started on Lexapro. I was doing a web search looking for info and found all of you! You all seem very supportive of each other and I think that's great!
I went to my pdoc because I'd lived with depression for 15+ years and never sought help. I had it all though--disinterest in life, suicidal, fits of anger, etc. A blow out with my girlfriend over something minor finally made me decide to seek help.
Ok, so it's my second day on 10mg, and I'm starting to feel it already. The first day I had nausea that lasted only 3 hours. Yesterday I had a headache that went away with rest. I've felt ever so slightly tired after each time taking it. Today I feel a little spacey, things aren't bothering me like they used to. I think my mood is changing.My question to all of you is: were you apprehensive about getting help either through Lexapro or counseling? I ask because I am an artist. This depressed, loathing feeling is all I've ever known. At the same time I feel this has given me my creativity. Like being "crazy" had given me an identity. And I don't mean to use the word crazy in an insulting manner. What I mean is I wonder if coming back to center will make me less creative? Don't get me wrong though, feeling depressed most of the time isn't fun either.
Have any of you wrestled with this? Being afraid of what is to come, even if it promises to be good?
Posted by casiopea on October 22, 2003, at 17:17:49
In reply to 2nd day on Lexapro--concerns, posted by Braxl on October 22, 2003, at 16:19:59
Hey! I am glad that you decided to look for help. I spent almost 18 years of my life with OCD and I knew something was wrong but never seeked help. I finally did last year and started taking lexapro about 6 months ago. I know the SE can be bad but give it a try and wait, I am sure you will feel much better.
I understand what you say about losing your identity. When I first started taking the Lex I was afraid that losing all my worries, obssesions and depressions would mean I will lose myself. Though, I feel that today I am more the "real" me than I was before.
Hang in there.
You will discover yourself in balance and not through sadness
Posted by Mariposa on October 22, 2003, at 18:14:20
In reply to 2nd day on Lexapro--concerns, posted by Braxl on October 22, 2003, at 16:19:59
> My question to all of you is: were you apprehensive about getting help either through Lexapro or counseling?
I have been depressed as a result of insomnia most of adult life. I never thought about getting help as I was skeptical (and still am) about paying someone gobs of money to listen to me complain about how bad I had it. I do not have a good opinion of the mental health professionals in general and did not feel I could trust them. I was pxd' Lexapro for PMDD (severe PMS). The gyn doc would not let me increase to 20mg and I had to go through the *mill* (counselor, pdoc) to get my dosage increased. Not FUN, but I did it because Lex has helped me so much.
And I do worry about long-term effects on the body, liver, brain, etc. Since Lex has only been around a short time, there are no *long-term usage* studies.
What I mean is I wonder if coming back to center will make me less creative?
I wouldn't think so. At first Lex made me foggy, not able to make decisions, or concentrate. Now I find I have less nagging worries bothering me all the time and I get things done.
> Have any of you wrestled with this? Being afraid of what is to come, even if it promises to be good?
Of course! And because of that I almost quit taking lex around end of 2nd week and then again around 4th week. I was a pessimist and sure the darn stuff would NOT work for ME! Support from this board is what got me through, people here are great and supportive. Hope you don't mind the wordy response.
Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress!~~~8|8
Posted by craig allen on October 22, 2003, at 20:36:56
In reply to 2nd day on Lexapro--concerns, posted by Braxl on October 22, 2003, at 16:19:59
there's an interesting book completely devoted to this quandry. "Touched With Fire" by Jamison. good luck.
Posted by galkeepinon on October 23, 2003, at 3:06:26
In reply to 2nd day on Lexapro--concerns, posted by Braxl on October 22, 2003, at 16:19:59
Howdy,
>>>>My question to all of you is: were you apprehensive about getting help either through Lexapro or counseling?I was very apprehensive about taking the Lexapro-it was a medication I had never tried it and I wasn't sure about the side effects.
>>>>Have any of you wrestled with this? Being afraid of what is to come, even if it promises to be good?
Yep, it's called f e a r for *me* anyway.
I just try to remember that 'Fear' can mean 2 things and you can choose what you would like it to mean for you:-)
F=face
E=everything
A=and
R=recoverOR
F=****
E=everything
A=and
R=runI like the first one better ;-)
All the best to you!!!
You are blessed with talent:-)
Posted by kitkat33 on October 23, 2003, at 16:48:14
In reply to Re: 2nd day on Lexapro--concerns » Braxl, posted by galkeepinon on October 23, 2003, at 3:06:26
Hi,
I have been taking lexapro for about a month. I take it at night before I go to bed. It made me tired at first and that went away and I also felt like I had a fever at one point-though I actually could of from something else. It made me a little fuzzy in the beginning- but what it did for me, is it rounded out the edges of the lows, so I didn't go as low. It came at the right time in my life. I was really hesitant about it too, I actually tried to get a antidepressant a year before, but the Dr. prescribed vioxx. I didn't realize at the time that vioxx was basically prescripiton aspirin. oh well good luck with it. It's really rounded out the lows for me and made me feel much better, the side affects go away after about 2 weeks.
Take Care,
Kit
Posted by LynneDa on October 24, 2003, at 17:49:49
In reply to 2nd day on Lexapro--concerns, posted by Braxl on October 22, 2003, at 16:19:59
Hi Braxl -
We're just a day apart. I started Lexapro on Tues. 10/21. It's been great so far, some side effects but not bad. I had a weird, similar feeling to you about missing my depressed self and what that will mean.I've been depressed for many years and it's been so bad the last 5 years, that I finally decided to try meds . . . very scary thought. I didn't want anyone to think I was weak and I didn't want my personality to change. The weirdest thing is that yesterday, I sort of missed my old bitchy, crying, insecure self. Like I felt safe being that way. Now I have to be the good self that I was for most of the years that I *handled* depression and anxiety.
It will take a while for us to adjust to this new feeling, but I really think you will find new strengths and new emotions from which to pull your creativity. You weren't given that talent for nothing!! Good luck!
~ Lynne
Howdy All,
> I found this board 2 days ago--the day I started on Lexapro. I was doing a web search looking for info and found all of you! You all seem very supportive of each other and I think that's great!
> I went to my pdoc because I'd lived with depression for 15+ years and never sought help. I had it all though--disinterest in life, suicidal, fits of anger, etc. A blow out with my girlfriend over something minor finally made me decide to seek help.
> Ok, so it's my second day on 10mg, and I'm starting to feel it already. The first day I had nausea that lasted only 3 hours. Yesterday I had a headache that went away with rest. I've felt ever so slightly tired after each time taking it. Today I feel a little spacey, things aren't bothering me like they used to. I think my mood is changing.
>
> My question to all of you is: were you apprehensive about getting help either through Lexapro or counseling? I ask because I am an artist. This depressed, loathing feeling is all I've ever known. At the same time I feel this has given me my creativity. Like being "crazy" had given me an identity. And I don't mean to use the word crazy in an insulting manner. What I mean is I wonder if coming back to center will make me less creative? Don't get me wrong though, feeling depressed most of the time isn't fun either.
> Have any of you wrestled with this? Being afraid of what is to come, even if it promises to be good?
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