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Posted 2/22/2011 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
So around the time Im supposed to take my medicine again I start to feel pretty crappy. I get all sorts of negative thoughts, get lethargic and lose all motivation, cry easily, and start paying attention to my heart beats. Last night I had a friend stay over and of course we stayed up late. All I could think about was "I wish we had a bunch of alchohol. I just wanna get messed up" Im usually not a drinker. I drink maybe once a year. Not sure what gives me that idea. Perhaps its the fact that I know I need to take my meds again and its all in my head to think Im going to be depressed. Does medicine liek Lexapro wear off in 24 hrs or does ones body keep it in its system?
Posted 2/23/2011 4:58 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't been on Lexapro and so have not experienced specifically what you are going through, but to answer your question, I do know that Lexapro (since it's an antidepressant) stays in your system for a while (not sure exactly how long, but it should not be less than 24 hours). How long have you been on the Lexapro? It can take up to 6 weeks for it to really work so it may be that you just need to give it time and it hasn't built up in your system yet. Hope that is at least somewhat helpful and I hope things get better for you soon.
Posted 2/23/2011 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
Roy,

I have to say I am concerned about your comment,  "I wish we had a bunch of alcohol. I just wanna get messed up" I would really like to see you talk with your Dr. re you evening anxiety as even wishing you could get messed up is dangerous.

I mean this in only the kindest way.

Kitt

Edit - corrected my own spelling -  rolleyes   

Posted 2/24/2011 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Ive been on Lexapro since November of 2010.

The doctor that gave me this medicine isnt even certified in mental health issues. Hes a pediatric cardiologist! So cant exactly talk to him effectively and theres no way ive got the money for a shrink.

Posted 2/24/2011 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
Roy,

Check out our Resources link at the top of this page as there are several free online programs to help you out that you can do right from home on your computer.

May I ask why you are seeing a pediatric cardiologist ?  However in his defense, he is a medical Dr. that has specialized in dealing with peds so his prescribing Lexapro is not completely unheard of.

I wish you luck,

Kitt

Posted 2/25/2011 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Well my heart used to race constantly and so I thought there was something the matter with my heart. Turned out to be anxiety.
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