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- Sat Mar 12, 2011 3:43 am
- Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
- Topic: Anti-depressants and pregnancy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2155
Anti-depressants and pregnancy
Hi, I was wondering if any ladies here have experiences with anti-depressants while being pregnant. Have there been any effects on the baby? Do you know what medications are better during pregnancy? My doctor said that Venlafaxine might be fine, but Cipralex (Lexapro) hasn't been researched enough w...
- Sat Mar 12, 2011 3:41 am
- Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
- Topic: Venlafaxine and weight gain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2258
Venlafaxine and weight gain
Hi, I've been on Cipralex 20mgs (Lexapro is the same and escitalopram is the ingredient) for a year and a half now and have a problem of having gained a little bit of weight (10lbs) and have a very hard time trying to lose the weight. Taken how a healthy diet I have and that I do competition dancing...
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:51 pm
- Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Topic: How to get encouragement for OCD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1126
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:09 am
- Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
- Topic: Mother-in-law problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 809
Hi, I'd like to write about this issue, which has caused a lot of unnecessary anxiety to me in addition to my OCD and anxiety thoughts. We stayed 9 months last year with my mother in law and she was really rude to me constantly and she told me that I'm bad for my man and I bring the worst out of him...
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:55 am
- Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
- Topic: Prescription for Cipralex
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1040
Hi, I've been going through assessment for my anxiety problems and a doctor at the clinic prescribed Cipralex for me. First 5mg for a week and then increase to 10mg. I'm planning to start tomorrow, but I was hoping to get a bit of support here. I've taken Citalopram, Venlafaxine and Sertraline befor...
- Wed May 20, 2009 6:59 pm
- Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Topic: Is my OCD ever going to stop?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1461
- Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:08 pm
- Forum: Session 1 - Anxiety and Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Common Fears
- Topic: Find it hard to start again and am lacking belief and faith
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1060
- Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:38 am
- Forum: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Topic: Does anyone have these problems?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2251
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:12 pm
- Forum: Participant Questions & Support
- Topic: Don't know what to do
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1484
- Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:21 pm
- Forum: Session 11 - Medication and Alcohol
- Topic: Valerian has helped me a lot
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4691
Hi, I wanted to share my good experience with Valerian herbal capsules. When I get very anxious, I take 2-3 grams of Valerian and it really makes me feel more relaxed and have less obsessive thoughts. I take it only when needed and no need to keep taking when I don't need it. It has helped me loads ...