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Posted 12/24/2013 8:48 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah that's what I think too...dizziness and brain fog will get worse with an increase but I might not have a choice soon. It's frustrating to exist like this...I so want to be better. My family keeps saying if I want it bad enough I'll get better and I need to be strong and that I can even of pulled through this without meds. I've tried everything under the sun for 2 months before I turned to meds. Yes, I believe that might be possible for mild to mod depression but I have severe depression - steps away from being hospitalized. I don't want to be stuck in this state any more than they want to see me in it. It's not a battle of wills with depression...
Posted 12/24/2013 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LynnCha,

If only people realized it isn't that easy. You can't just snap out of things, you have to find what works for you. Try to be patient, ignore what others say. And just do your thing. Whether it be therapy, medications or reading. There is a book called "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns. I think it would help you a lot. It works with cognitive behavioral therapy. Remember as long as you are trying and looking at different options you are going to improve. And sometimes it takes a combination of things.

Keep hanging in there, and know we all care.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/26/2013 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
Oh this is just torture...I don't know how much more I can take. I'm upping my lex dose to 10mg tomorrow - will this little bit of a bump make a difference? I'm so desperate right now, not eating and just feeling awful in this hole. Why isn't this med working for me...my doc swears by it and wants me to give it 12 weeks. I'm almost at 8 weeks now. I don't feel like anyone in the world has ever felt so low.
Posted 12/27/2013 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
If you are feeling that uncomfortable on it, I would talk to the doc again. Especially if they want you to up the dose. It shouldn't be torture.

I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/28/2013 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
For comparative purposes only:

   I have been on Lexapro (generic) - 20mg for over 10-weeks now. It has helped me quite a lot in reducing emotional highs more than anything else. A psychologist suggested the type and dosage size after about our third session - and my primary doctor writes the prescriptions.

   In my opinion, the best source type for talking thru problems are with a psychologist - but most cannot legally write a prescription. They do however have a better sense of what and how much to use than the typical primary doctor.

   My side effects have been minimal ... but we all react differently to meds. Other meds and chemo I have been taking may very well have masked the side effects of the Lexapro.

   I do recall occassional light dizziness - but I believe that was another issue - relative to my kidneys andd dehydration .... not the Lexapro.

 

   Is there a chance there is any other med that you're taking that might be adding to the SE's from Lexapro?

   When in doubt .... it's always best to talk to the doctor ... and a psychologist could be a good investment of time and money.

Best wishes

Rob & Gizzy

 

Posted 1/3/2014 7:20 AM (GMT 0)
LynnCha I so understand where you are coming from. I was hopping that the Lexapro would make everything better quick. My doctor left so I had to see a new one today and he wants me to take Celexa since it is cheaper and I do not have insurance. He told me it is the same thing as the Lexapro. So now I have to try this and see if it works. I have been on the 10 mg of lexapro for about 4 weeks and I think it is working just not enough. We need to hang in there and give these medicines a chance to work. My doctor did tell me something that put me at ease. I told him I didn't want to be dependent on medication and he told me not to think of it like that. Think of it as a vitamin I have to take every day. Some people do not make enogh serotonin and these AD's help our brains make what we need. Keep a positive attitude that you will feel like your old self again. Are you working out? Exercise helps the stress levels and can help improve your mood. I'm thinking of trying yoga and doing meditation classes to learn how to shut it all down and relax my mind and soul. I am grateful that this forum is here for all of us to help one another. I know I need to talk with someone that understands what it is like to be stuck in a hole and not being able to feel like yourself. Have faith, we will get there. It might take hard work on our part but don't give up!!!!!
Posted 1/9/2014 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
My dizziness started in August after a stressful event and an antibiotic use at the same time....dizziness started, followed by tinnitus...and now I get right ear pain and clogged ears often. ENT have told me my ears look fine and it's anxiety but I have a hard time believing them since it 24/7. I believe it's an inner ear condition but nobody can find anything. The lexapro has made everything worse but it has started to lift my depression so it's a catch 22 for me. I am walking everyday for exercise but I don't really have it in me for anything more yet. Octbaby is your transition to celexa going? Do you notice a difference? I have a hard time accepting being on meds as well...I don't want to be dependent on pills but I know I need them, at least at this stage in life.
Posted 1/9/2014 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
I often have that. I just try to have some background noise so I don't hear it. I sleep with a fan on so I don't hear that too. A lot of people get it. I don't have the dizziness though. I hope that you find out what it is, but you will probably get use to it before long. Not the dizziness though. I hope that goes away.

I have heavy wax build up in my ears sometimes, do you have that? Did they check for it? Do you lose your balance? Just curious.

I sure hope that things get better soon. Keep up the walking, it really helps both mentally and physically.

Think of your meds as temporary. That way it will be easier to cope with being on them at all. I have to take them forever. But maybe you wont.

Just don't be ashamed of being depressed and taking meds. It is nothing to be ashamed of. There are a lot of us who do. It becomes the norm around here.

Take care and have a good night.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/9/2014 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
I do have a noise app on at night for the tinnitus. I'm not sure if the dizziness is related to it or not. I've been to several ENTs and ears look fine. I might schedule a vng test to help determine if the dizziness is being caused from my ears or my brain....although u think both results point you back to pt for dizziness. I hope things get better too. Almost 2 weeks on 10mg but a 8 weeks leading up to that. Having more anxiety now on the 10 out if nowhere...waves of panic for no reason. I hate the feeling since I never had these physical symptoms before meds.
Posted 1/9/2014 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I would go back to the doctor, maybe this isn't the right medication for you. You should be having some relief by now. Have you checked your blood pressure? Some medications can raise it.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/16/2014 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hey LynnCha how is it going on the Lexapro? I have been on the Celera now for 11 days now. I am actually feeling so much better. I actually have more energy and I am wanting to be outside or busy doing something. I really haven't had any side effects on it but I take it at night. I will say I like it better then the Lexapro. I don't have the brain fog any more or feel like a zombie. I'm hoping this is the med I need to feel normal again. smilewinkgrin Hope you are doing better and feeling good. Let us all know!?!?!
Posted 1/17/2014 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
Octbaby well your switch does give me hope. I'm on my 3rd week of 10mg of lex (11 weeks total)...man this feels like forever. What side effects did you have with lexapro? I feel like my depression and anxiety are lifting. I have really bad tinnitus (ear ringing) so I'm terrified to add a med or switch meds for fear it'll get worse. It's become so loud since starting the lexapro, I just hate it. I feel like all ssri's will do this though. I just hope and pray when I taper odd this med in a year that my ear ringing will lesson. It's a double edged sword for me. Glad you are doing better. So you truly feel a big difference? How long did it take? How is it different?
Posted 1/17/2014 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
My hair also is falling out and my face is breaking out on the lexapro...ugh!
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