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Posted 8/11/2014 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
I have been on lexapro for over 5 months now, saw very little progress with the medication, as I stated before the only plus to the medication was I worried less(in other words I just didn't seem to care anymore, thus why worry?) and I was sleeping good at night.

I have been on a new dose of 30mg, although I haven't had any drastic reactions to it, I do notice I wake up at night and basically sleep walk and find food to eat, the other night it was 3 different trips which totaled 6 fudge rounds.

How long, in your opinion, should I give this new dose a try before I tell my doctor it just isn't working for me, I would rather have the shakiness from the Zoloft and have a sense of happiness and some ambition, than becoming more of a recluse, barely will take a shower, forget cleaning my house, just basically I am a shell of a human being with nothing to offer at this point, my feeling of hopelessness is worse than ever and I just don't know what to do.

I do start therapy on Wednesday, I am SO hoping that in some way this can help me with whatever has made me into the whack job I am today!

Post Edited (brendaboo) : 8/11/2014 8:17:56 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/11/2014 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
Therapy will help. And what about a med adjustment. You said it does help with anxiety, maybe you need more or an addition. Like a mood stabilizer.

I sleep eat too. But so far it has been melon. Not always though. I would give a new dose a month or two. No longer. If it is going to help you should know pretty soon. Talk to the doc, let them know you think you could feel better.

Hope you have a good day...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 8/11/2014 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Karen, I actually was told by a doctor when my son was having a sleep apnea test, that eating while basically partially asleep is a sleeping disorder, it does run in my family, my Dad does it, my uncle and my brother used to until he became a health guru. :-)
Posted 8/11/2014 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
The bad problem with eating at night, is it sticks with you... You go back to sleep and don't work it off. Maybe put some fruit or raw vegies in the fridge for yourself. I do it, I try not to though. It is hard.

Hugs, Karen...

PS Do you take ambien? I do...
Posted 8/12/2014 11:53 AM (GMT 0)
Brenda, if it were me, I'd call your doctor today and tell them exactly what you told us. Maybe they will get you in. Karen is right about an addon. A mood stabilizer, Wellbutrin, etc can be added on to increase the effectiveness/boost the AD to work better/faster.

I know it's a drag. I'm in a similar situation. It's frustrating. I see my psych on Friday.

Ps: maybe keep fudge rounds outta the house. Just sayin... cool

Sending healing love,

-Lisa
Posted 8/12/2014 12:38 PM (GMT 0)
LOL@keeping fudge rounds out of the house, that is a great idea! I know I am going to see him again on the 28th, not sure if I should call him ahead of time, today is my worst day by far, my anxiety is really really high and I am wondering if it is because the medicine was increased(I believe this is my 6th day having it upped 10 more mg's)

I had to end up taking 1.5 mg's of xanax and I am still panicky, I can take 2 mgs not sure if I should take the other piece.

I do see a therapist tomorrow, hopefully this can be a benefit to me.
Posted 8/12/2014 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
feel better soon. i agree about the mood stabilisers.
Posted 8/12/2014 12:41 PM (GMT 0)
Just a question, do mood stabilizers have side effects that could make things worse, I don't believe I have ever been put on one, and do they cause weight gain?
Posted 8/12/2014 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
yeah they have effects, all do i reckon, but they may or may not effect you. same with weight gain. many mood stabilisers work well with certain anti depressants. i am sure your doc will look at this for you. hope this helps.
Posted 8/12/2014 12:54 PM (GMT 0)
I'd call today. But that's me. My threshold is low for this suffering. The phone nurses at my psych encourage it- told me we are outpatients and that's exactly what they're there for.

Can you go take a walk? If bit outside, pace your house, do sit ups, jumping jacks, power walk the fudge rounds to the trash outside?

I'm struggling today too. Less anxiety, more depeession/frustration and Robin William's suicide weighing heavy. I've never been down the path but when we feel vulnerable, crap like that is scary. I've said so many times I wish I had a live-in life coach like the stars. But I can't afford it! Someone like him could have & it makes me shake my head. Remember, you and I have willingly committed to eating turds to feel better LOL. That's how hard I have and will continue to fight this BS!

Maybe a call to the doc just to say "helllllooo, I'm suffering, what do you suggest dear helpers of mine??"

If not, that's ok too but just know by calling earlier than your appt is not a sign of weakness, rather a sign you really want to get better and you're willing to use the resources you have!

Keep talking here. You 'ain't alone lady. I'll be here! I am getting ready to go to my friends home to get OUT. She's the one moving and that has me so sad. I told her it's against my religion to help her with anything related to this move (lol), but I will come. But that I also might burst into tears... Or song (not sure which is worse) & she still wants me over so I'm going!

Hugs Brenda!!! You ARE ok and will be ok!!!!

-Lisa
Posted 8/12/2014 1:03 PM (GMT 0)
LOL@power walking the fudge rounds to the trash can, the containers are empty, I did look at the boxes for a hot minute and gently rubbed the fudge round picture, stuck my head in the container just in case there was a whiff of chocolate still lingering, said my goodbyes and gently put them in the trash can, as I was embracing the trash can with tears streaming down my face, and possibly an empty wrapper stuck to my chin, I slowly walked the can to the road, occasionally I will look out at the garbage can waiting to be emptied by the garbage men, and wonder do they even know what they are taking from me.

This too shall pass(as soon as they pick the can up) turn
Posted 8/12/2014 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
My NP @ psych told me mood stabilizers were like straight up dopamine, aka feel good chemical. I tried Abilify for a month & I didn't remember any side effects. I was still on old anti depressant tho and they were trying the Abilify to boost it. It didn't quite work. But. I'd totally go back on them to try with new med if Wellbutrin doesn't start working! The psych even agreed.

Ps: my NP is on AD's & mood stabilizer and is skinny as a rail. :-)

Lisa
Posted 8/12/2014 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
In my humble opinion lexapro sucks, and I am beginning to believe my doctor sucks and his nurse sucks and his receptionist sucks, and the outgoing message on his machine sucks, and the TV in the waiting room sucks.

What doctor routinely plays "Send in the clowns" in the waiting room? I mean it is on replay, and you can guarantee as you are making you walk down the hall of shame the lyrics playing will be "Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns...."


wink

Post Edited (brendaboo) : 8/12/2014 11:07:09 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/12/2014 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
Brenda- LOLOLOLOL!!!

I missed this reply bc sometimes my notifications go to the junk folder in my email- RUDE!

Now I have Judy Collins ruminating in my head- thanks. a lot. LOL
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