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by Satu
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...
by Satu
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...
by Satu
Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Topic: How to get encouragement for OCD
Replies: 3
Views: 1126

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by Satu
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...
by Satu
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...
by Satu
Wed May 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Topic: Is my OCD ever going to stop?
Replies: 4
Views: 1461

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by Satu
Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Topic: Does anyone have these problems?
Replies: 6
Views: 2251

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by Satu
Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: Participant Questions & Support
Topic: Don't know what to do
Replies: 7
Views: 1484

I've deleted the post so that I can have a look at all the replies a bit later and digest better. Thank you.
by Satu
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 ...