I went to the doctor yesterday

[Serena]

He switched my drug from Celexa to Lexapro. Lexapro is an improved version of Celexa. He told me I have to give the medicine at least 2 months to get the full effect. So, about 2 months ago when I had the celexa doubled, and I was wondering why it wasn't working, that's why. It hadn't had time yet.
So, I have to be patient, with the medicine, and with myself. I told him that I was going to see my counselor again, and he told me to make sure I did.
He told me all the other problems stemmed from from the original problem and I have to deal with those symtoms as they come up. He figures as soon as this gets a hold of my system, most of those problems will automatically go away.

Some good news. My blood pressure has been down for a year, so he took me off those pills. It was 112/74.

So, along with the medical part, and the mental part, I am doing what people have suggested and things are going well. at least for today.

Tomorrow I sign my divorce papers, and sign my dd up for her car insurance.

Next time I go into the sky is falling thing, just call me Henny Penny, or just tell me to calm down, it will be alright.

 

[NHAnn]

Yes, it WILL be alright!!

for the signing tomorrow

and extra for the DD's car insurance

 

[Pop Daddy]

I was wondering what happen, I think things are about to get better for you

 

[shortbun]

Yer doin good girl!!! Keep it up and remember to breathe.

 

[Serena]

Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. It might take some practice.

Thank you all for your well wishes and your confidence in me. It feels good.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Hugs, Laurie!!

 

[SplshMtn99]

I have been on Lexapro for about 1 yr for anxiety that I've had my entire adult life. (i'll be 40 in Oct) I can not tell you the DIFFERENCE it has made in my life. It's just AMAZING!!!! Everyone has noticed it & commented on it. All those years of suffering.

I return to the dr next month to start weaning me off of it. I'm REALLY REALLY hoping I don't go back to the way I used to be.

A co-worker & I started Lexapro about the same time. The worst symptom we both experienced for the first month or so was complete exhaustion starting around 4pm. But it went away a month into it. I ended up having my dosage doubled to 20mg. She has since switched to Welbutrin. One great benefit we both experienced with Lexapro ---- no PMS symptons at all!

Good luck!!!! I resisted the drug method for YEARS!!!!!! Boy, was I wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Serena]

I was hoping someone had some experience with this. Thanks!

 

[SplshMtn99]

I posted something about a yr ago asking for info when I started it. I'll try to find it. I got alot of good replies.

 

[SplshMtn99]

Found it.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=387187

And I had gotten a PM from Chell who told me how much it "improved" her DH.

By the way, I'm taking it for anxiety --and I'm sure some depression. My co-worker was taking it for panic attacks.

 

[Serena]

Oh thank you.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Good news, Laurie. My best for you in all regards. 's

 

[KimRaye]

You CAN do it, Laurie! Good for you!!!

 

[wishuponastarforever]

So glad to hear things are looking up - Good for you for taking charge!!

 

[powellrj]

good luck!

 

[ILUVDXL]

Just don't forgrt, you'll get by with a little help from your friends. We'll all be pulling for you.