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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:30 am

dave,

i just want to say you're inspiring. i hear the positivity coming through.

as far as medication--can you take smaller doses(or every other day) at first? wishing you well!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:39 am

thank you,im not sure about the meds im going to find out thank you for the great idea.my prayers were just answered i was typing on here and a nock on the door it was the ups man with me new program .i love him he just turned my day 180 degrees.

Post by » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:44 am

I do the same thing. I obsess over a particular subject. I go over it and over it. When I started writing in my journal I just wrote down my thoughts as random as they were and didn't worry about them being incomplete. Eventually I worked my way back to what I forgot.

Where i live it doesn't snow and ice storms are very rare. So, I don't know what that's like. I guess you can't really make a snowman out of ice. Do you have any comedy dvd's or funny movies?

If I were in your shoes this is what I would do. (cometo think of it I am. LOL!) I would try to relax and work on the program. All the while keep logging on here and let us know how you are doing. Keep working on the program. Keep writing in your journal. Think positive thoughts like: I am ok. I can do this. This will pass. I can choose my thoughts. I KNOW positive thoughts produce positive feelings. I am doing great! And anything else you can think of.

Anyone else have any positive thoughts to add?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:02 am

Nitz

You have some great advice. I have tried Lexapro, Effexor, Cymbalta and now Seroquel. This whole step has terrified me. Starting with 12 panic attacks and numerous anxiety attacks. The Lexapro would keep me awake and the Effexor and Cymbalta(didn't help my pain) almost caused me to drive off the road since it made me drowsy. Now Seroquel has been scary since going from 50, 100, 200, and 300mgs. I have to eat more protein to not feel weak and shaky or lose my balance and fall over after an hour at night of taking it so not to have low blood sugar. It is greatly helping my obsessive and negative thinking besides going to counseling to boost my confidence and self-esteem. This program has greatly help me to not be terrified and normalize my problems.

AmandaJ

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:31 pm

Lexapro is prescribed for depression and general anxiey, but as an SSRI can sometimes take weeks to fully come on board. For immediate anxiety relief, I have found lorazepam to work. I'm very sensitive, so I take a .5 mg tablet and cut it into quarters. I put one under my tongue and if that isn't enough, a add another quarter.
I did this until my SSRI (Zoloft) started working.
Dave

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:41 am

Well after experiencing more anxiety and doubts about taking the Lexapro, took the plunge this AM. Am nervous about the effects, but have not been able to sleep well and even though I am going through the program, I want to feel better in order to fully absorb the materials. I am scared about becoming dependent and admitting a defeat. I realize that medication is there to help, but it really hits home when you take the first pill. Any one else feeling the same?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:59 am

Hey...Don't worry to much about it...I took the "plunge" about 8-9 weeks ago. It has helped some...To make a long story short, I took lex @ the beginning of this anxiety cycle I think last yr, but I only took it for 6 weeks. I can attest that it's only the anxiety that's making you this way, because I felt exactly the same way. I'm not sure if it is working because I was drinking heavily while getting on it....In other words waisting time. I have since stopped drinkng in excess. You can do it. The one day you wake up and fel better and more confident then meds have done their job. Take time and put distance between you and this disorder then get off and feel like "you" again. I honestly don't believe people have to take these meds for a lifetime. In conjuction with this program. It was our thinking that got us here, let the meds do their job, and get past this awful experience. If you think about 10mgs is not really a lot, but if it helps go for it, and I used to be a big NO 2 MEDS kind of person. you'll get to the point you want to get to, just stay positive. If you pray pray...Whatever it takes. This disorder makes us feel like we are our own worst enemy. Don't let it fool you. You're going to be OK....Just hang in there....!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:18 am

Thanks. Yesterday, the first day I was really nervous thinking about all of the warnings and with my personality, I was worried about all of them. Was able to get a little sleep, but a storm came and woke me up and the what ifs came along. Took my second dose this AM, and will listen to the relaxation CD and work through a tape. Try and get some work done. Any advice about whether to cancel vacations or plans when starting Lexapro? Thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:56 am

Don't even think about it....It's honestly not that bad!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:42 am

When you began taking Lexapro, did you feel like you were swimming, somewhat anxious, could not concentrate, uncoordinated, etc? Obly my second dose, but I feel a little stoned. If so, when does it wear off? Best