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As I was growing up, until my mom's death, I was always told that I couldn't be successful on my own. I heard the " you'll never make it on my own" over and over. After an initial bout with panic, things were good for many years, but then I was diagnosed with diabetes. This triggered more anxiety an...

I have a quick question. In the last week, I have had really good days - no nap, normal energy, some triumphs - movie, Mass, and more. Then there have been days like today when I want to stay in bed all day - except for meals. ( I would stay in bed all day if I wasn't diabetic). Any ideas as to why ...

Today I made a great accomplishment - I went to the movie by myself and stayed for the whole thing. There were periods of increased anxiety and declining anxiety. I realized that it was the worst it could do. There was some generalized anxiety when I returned home ( why?) but I'm getting better. Fr ...

Dear friends I was diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago and this has caused problems. During the last 2 weeks, my panic attacks and depression have reappeared with a vengeance All of the symptoms have returned. Please help!!! I am back on xanax and lexapro. The general anxiety is continuous. Plea...

I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last 3 weeks. My initial glucose numbers were very high ( almost 600) and have been brought down to a good level. In that time, however, I began suffering anxiety and panic following a few episodes of low blood sugar that seemed like panic. Beca...

With my doctor's care, I have been off of Lexapro and all medications for a week !!!! Are there any things I need to be aware of? So far so good.

Bob

Two weeks ago my doctor asked me to raise my dosage of Lexapro from 20 mg to 20 mg. Although the outward signs of anxiety and depression have diminished, I find that I want to sleep all of the time. I don't have much energy to do what I want to do, or even at work. If I lay down for a brief nap, I f...

This week I thought that I had triumphed in a number of ways. I played 18 holes of golf at the parish outing, drove 4 1/2 hours to a friends' cottage alone, and back, and did normal work at the two parishes I have. Today I feel very anxious and have a lot of reflux and generalied anxiety. Is it comm...

Hi Friends I am trying to slowly withdraw from lexapro a little at a time. I was on 10 mg for over 4 years and am now on 5 mg for 4 weeks. when do I know when to reduce again? I am having some symptoms - but am working through them slowly. I know I have made a good advance and am able to do most of ...

Is it too late to join this depression circle? I'd be interested in joining.

Bob Shafer