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Posted by CajunBelle on January 22, 2004, at 17:59:42
Hi All...I went yesterday to see my new therapist/Doc,and she agreed that the 10mgs of Lexapro isnt working.Says Im in a major depression "Duh".It was my first visit with her, and think Im gonna like her.she suggested me going back on Zoloft again/50 mgs,since It did work pretty good somewhat in the past,and maybe adding something with it if need be.I am just so scared and depressed,Feel that Im back to the starting line again.What If the Zoloft doesnt help this go around? How do I hold on till I can get out of this black hole? I feel so alone.This was week 9 on Lex and the worst I have felt yet,Just cant go on with it anymore.This boared is the only place I have for support and I value each and everyone of you so much...Thank you for alwasy listening
(((HUGS)))))
CajunBelle
Posted by Mother of 5 on January 22, 2004, at 18:56:54
In reply to Crashing on Lex ...Back to square one, posted by CajunBelle on January 22, 2004, at 17:59:42
I feel for you. I have been in major depression while taking a high level of Effexor. The transition from Effexor to my current meds happened in the psych hospital, not fun. I am now on 20 mg of Lexapro, Risperdal, and Depakote. The depression is much better but I still have some. I feel foggy though and have little motivation but I keep going because I'm a mother of 5 daughters. I know it must be frightening to have to go through med changes. I'm glad you found a new doc.
Posted by CajunBelle on January 22, 2004, at 20:18:16
In reply to Re: Crashing on Lex ...Back to square one, posted by Mother of 5 on January 22, 2004, at 18:56:54
> I feel for you. I have been in major depression while taking a high level of Effexor. The transition from Effexor to my current meds happened in the psych hospital, not fun. I am now on 20 mg of Lexapro, Risperdal, and Depakote. The depression is much better but I still have some. I feel foggy though and have little motivation but I keep going because I'm a mother of 5 daughters. I know it must be frightening to have to go through med changes. I'm glad you found a new doc.
Hi and Thank you for your response...How long have you been on Lexapro?glad that its helping for you,It seemed to be helping a week or two ago but this is week 9 for me and I have been in the pitts of hell for the past 3 days.I also have a housefull like yourself..Im the Mother of 4 boys and 2 girls..Ranging in ages 5 yrs thru 21 yrs,also 2 grandaughters..Feel like I cant afford to be depressed and am trying really hard to think myself out of feeling this way but It just isnt working.I start back on the Zoloft tonight,please say aprayer for me..Will keep you in mine as well...Take care and thanks again
Cajunbelle
Posted by Mother of 5 on January 22, 2004, at 20:35:57
In reply to Re: Crashing on Lex ...Back to square one » Mother of 5, posted by CajunBelle on January 22, 2004, at 20:18:16
I've been on Lexapro for 11 months, 20 mg for 9 months. It seems to be working as far as I can tell. I need the Risperdal to keep the mood stable. I seem to get depressed without it. The Lexapro is not enough. It is hard fighting depression when there are children to care for. When I went through the major depression I couldn't even care for my 5. They were on their own. I was so out of it that I couldn't even function. That was probably why I ended up in the hospital twice. I'm doing much better now and can care for the family. I am a teacher but am unable to teach at this time. I have gained 50 pounds while on this medication and feel quite dazed. I hope one day that I will be able to taper off the meds and get back to my old self. Thanks for being there. I need someone to "talk" to as well.
Posted by Simus on January 23, 2004, at 5:04:51
In reply to Re: Crashing on Lex ...Back to square one » Mother of 5, posted by CajunBelle on January 22, 2004, at 20:18:16
>I start back on the Zoloft tonight, please say a prayer for me.
Just a quick note to let you know you are being prayed for. God bless.
Posted by Simus on January 23, 2004, at 5:12:18
In reply to Re: Crashing on Lex ...Back to square one, posted by Mother of 5 on January 22, 2004, at 20:35:57
>Thanks for being there. I need someone to "talk" to as well.
Talk away, my friend. This is a place where people understand. I certainly do. And I am praying for you.
Posted by Mother of 5 on January 23, 2004, at 8:05:41
In reply to Re: Crashing on Lex ...Back to square one » Mother of 5, posted by Simus on January 23, 2004, at 5:12:18
Just wanted you to know that I am praying for you. There is power in prayer! I know that from experience when I had crashed!
Posted by CajunBelle on January 23, 2004, at 8:27:37
In reply to Crashing on Lex ...Back to square one, posted by CajunBelle on January 22, 2004, at 17:59:42
Good Morning...Just wanted to let you both know how very much I appreciate your compassion & uderstanding..I did take 25 mgs last night of Zoloft,so far ok.I will bump it up to 50 mgs in a few days.Thanks for your prayers and support...If either of you ever need to talk you may email me at ...
CajunBell63@aol.com
Take care
((((((((HUGS)))))))))
Posted by CajunBelle on January 23, 2004, at 8:29:23
In reply to Thanks Mother Simus :), posted by CajunBelle on January 23, 2004, at 8:27:37
> Good Morning...Just wanted to let you both know how very much I appreciate your compassion & uderstanding..I did take 25 mgs last night of Zoloft,so far ok.I will bump it up to 50 mgs in a few days.Thanks for your prayers and support...If either of you ever need to talk you may email me at ...
> CajunBell63@aol.com
> Take care
> ((((((((HUGS)))))))))
Posted by Mother of 5 on January 23, 2004, at 18:02:31
In reply to Re: Thanks Mother and Simus :) » CajunBelle, posted by CajunBelle on January 23, 2004, at 8:29:23
How are you doing this evening? I have been praying for you today. Are you busy doing the mother "thing" this evening? I am. As I sit here at the computer my 5 year old is sitting in my lap. When I was crashing I still had to be a mother to my kids. Since I was so sick I couldn't do much but I made sure that I held my children and talked to them one on one. I couldn't handle more then one kid at a time - over stimulation I guess. My multitasking abilities were gone. I could do only one thing at a time which is a terrible handicap for a mother. I hope you are doing well and I will keep praying for you.
Posted by CajunBelle on January 23, 2004, at 18:31:18
In reply to Re: Thanks Mother and Simus :), posted by Mother of 5 on January 23, 2004, at 18:02:31
> How are you doing this evening? I have been praying for you today. Are you busy doing the mother "thing" this evening? I am. As I sit here at the computer my 5 year old is sitting in my lap. When I was crashing I still had to be a mother to my kids. Since I was so sick I couldn't do much but I made sure that I held my children and talked to them one on one. I couldn't handle more then one kid at a time - over stimulation I guess. My multitasking abilities were gone. I
could do only one thing at a time which is a terrible handicap for a mother. I hope you are doing well and I will keep praying for you.Hello again...Today was so much better compared to yesterday.Thank you so much for your prayers and concern.I hope you had a really good day as well.I Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers also.Take care :)
((((HUGS))))CajunBelle
Posted by Simus on January 23, 2004, at 23:45:32
In reply to Re: Thanks Mother and Simus :) » Mother of 5, posted by CajunBelle on January 23, 2004, at 18:31:18
CajunBelle,
I am curious why your doctor didn't try 20mg of Lexapro before switching you to another medicine. I have been on Zoloft, Effexor, and Paxil, but Lexapro (so far) has been the best for me. I was at 20mg for a while before I stabilized though (4-5 weeks?).
My heart aches for you, especially when you said that this board was your only support. I felt the same way for a while until I found a great church to stand with me through this battle. They literally saved my life. We on this board can listen and sympathize and pray, but it doesn't seem like any of this can replace a simple hug.
God bless, and may the joy of the Lord be your strength.
Posted by CajunBelle on January 24, 2004, at 13:20:32
In reply to Lexapro » CajunBelle, posted by Simus on January 23, 2004, at 23:45:32
Hi Simus..and once again thank You for your response.I was on Lexapro for 9 weeks...Started out on 5 mgs and around the 5th week I started to feel really bad again,so It was increased to 7 1/2 mgs.at 8th week it was increased to 10 mgs.Which from there was all downhill.I felt better at 7 1/2 mgs but doc said it was all in my head. At this time,My therapist of 12 yrs retired,so I had to find a new one,which is also a licensed nurse practitioner and is able to counsel me as well as do my meds, So i stopped seeing the Doc who told me it was all in my head...Think he needed to be on meds moreso then I do.this past week was my first visit with her and I kept tearing up and from what I told her ,she didnt seem to think that Lexaro was right for me...I did have very good results with the Zoloft for the past 10 yrs till it stopped working about 10 weeks ago ,so she put me back on the Zoloft to see what happens.Possibly to add something with it later on.Apparently 10 mgs was too much for me and 71/2 helped but not quite good enough...I dont know what the answers are,I just try to focus on one day at a time and pray that Its a good day..Your concern and cmpassion here on the boared helps tremmedously..And Im very greatful for that...Take care :)
CajunBelle
Posted by KathrynLex on January 24, 2004, at 14:26:34
In reply to Re: Lexapro » Simus, posted by CajunBelle on January 24, 2004, at 13:20:32
Hi CajunBelle,
I've been following this thread and wanted to wish you luck on Zoloft. I'm also glad to hear that you found someone who was able to see that Lexapro just wasn't right for you.
If the Zoloft continues to be ineffective, I had wonderful results on Prozac. You might consider asking your therapist about it.
I hope you discover that taking one day at time becomes easier and easier until you find yourself enjoying things again. Depression can be so difficult to cope with, but I believe things WILL get better for you.
Best Wishes,
K.
Posted by simus on January 24, 2004, at 17:30:18
In reply to Re: Lexapro » Simus, posted by CajunBelle on January 24, 2004, at 13:20:32
Sounds like it was indeed time to change doctors. I have been blessed with a great doctor the last 8 years, but I did see a flake before that. She told me how lucky I was to have experienced another level of consciousness(???). I wanted to wrap my hands around her neck and let her experience another level of consciousness for herself. (Sorry.)
It sure is a tough trial-and-error way back to "normal", isn't it? You remain in our prayers. Keep us posted.
Posted by CajunBelle on January 24, 2004, at 18:47:05
In reply to Re: Lexapro, posted by KathrynLex on January 24, 2004, at 14:26:34
> Hi CajunBelle,
>
> I've been following this thread and wanted to wish you luck on Zoloft. I'm also glad to hear that you found someone who was able to see that Lexapro just wasn't right for you.
>
> If the Zoloft continues to be ineffective, I had wonderful results on Prozac. You might consider asking your therapist about it.
>
> I hope you discover that taking one day at time becomes easier and easier until you find yourself enjoying things again. Depression can be so difficult to cope with, but I believe things WILL get better for you.
>
> Best Wishes,
> K.Hello K ...Thank you for your encouragement and taking the time to respond to my post.Are You on Prozac now? If so how long have you been on it? I tried it sevearl yrs ago and really am not sure If it really helped or not.I have anxiety that gets so bad that Its hard for me to tough things out..I do remember that It made me feel kinda hostile, I would talk to my kids through my teeth.May have just also been all things that were going on in my life at the time was making me irritable.This is day 2 back on the zoloft,Im just hoping for the same response that I had from it in the past before it pooped out on me...Thanks again and take care :)
((HUGS))Cajunbelle
Posted by KathrynLex on January 26, 2004, at 13:44:42
In reply to Re: Lexapro » KathrynLex, posted by CajunBelle on January 24, 2004, at 18:47:05
Hi Cajunbelle,
I was Prozac for a little over 3 years. I've heard it can increase anxiety but it was great for depression. Although, if it made you hostile Prozac may not be the right drug for you.
I hope you're doing well on Zoloft!
K.
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