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How do you know if you need an increase in your dosage of your antideppressant? I have been on 10mg of Lexapro for almost 3mos. Don't get me wrong, I feel alot better than I did 3mos ago! However, I still have body symptoms off and on, but not as bad as they have been. Do they ever go completely away? Also, at times get tired for no reason, but not as bad as it has gotten at some points. Does that feeling ever go away? I am soo grateful that I feel better, but it is such a slow process, I often wonder should I ask my psychiatrist to up my dosage? He said that he would if I needed to, but then I'm like if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it thinking. I do exercise, at least 4-5 times a week for 30-40mins, I eat better, but since I've been feeling better, I have started to go back and eat things like sweets, that I shouldn't, but not everyday. What should I do? Will upping the dosage make me feel more better quicker, as far as the body symptoms, or is that just something that kinda stays with you, and gets better over a long period of time? Can anyone help me with this one???

It doesn't sound like you really need to up your dosage. Since you feel a lot better, give it some more time and in the meantime I would suggest doing muscle relaxation. If the only thing bothering you is the body symptoms, then muscle relaxation should help. Also massages.

I think we all want medications to fix our problems; I know I do. But I have come to the realization that a combination works best. I'm on Effexor and have been for a while. I'm at the highest dosage my doctor will prescribe, 225ml. I don't want to add on more medicine unless I desperately need it. Positive attitude and relaxation techniques and coping skills can be powerful when combined with the right kind of medication.

Hope this helps.