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Posted 7/13/2016 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
So good to hear you have experienced positive improvements recently.... go you!
Love that feeling of hope for a sense of being yourself again :)

Here's to positivity 😁
Posted 7/13/2016 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
Day 14

Thank you S.C and A.A.A. for your continued support.

Cannot believe how different I feel, little to no anxiety at the moment.

Whether its the Escitalopram, or the HRT or the supplements I don't know as started taking them all within a short period of time. Something is working so going to carry on as I am :-)

I am not ruminating anymore, well very little and this morning I didn't wake up anxious or thinking how I am going to be today.

Eating still not great but had 2 protein shakes yesterday and a sandwich and chocolate bar. Managed to do some jobs and generally feel happier.

Not there yet, but hey, I don't feel like I am dying anymore !!!

I hope this improvement continues as 2 of my grandchildren are coming over from the UK for a month's holiday in just over a week and I have to be on top of my game for them.

So, although I haven't had any bad side effects and my anxiety problem is probably only mild, I can only say to people there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Stay strong and take care xxx
Posted 7/13/2016 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
I am so happy you have gotten to this point. ..and with perfect timing!!

Have an amazing time with your grand kids!!! How exciting for all of you.:)

S.C.
Posted 7/14/2016 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
Day 15

Thank you S.C. looking forward to my grandchildren coming now, I was worried I wouldn't be able to do anything with them, now we have lots to look forward to.

Well just over 2 weeks in and feeling great, no side effects and very, very little anxiety.

More jobs done, well, it was needed after weeks lounging about!

Still taking 2 protein shakes a day and supplements, 3000mg Vitamin C and 3000mg Omega 3.

Just have "that feeling" in my throat now, sleeping well and not waking up with anxiety.

Still not eating well, but I am sure that will come.

Back to Dr's on Monday so we will see what she says then.

Stay strong and take care xxx
Posted 7/15/2016 9:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi A :)

Your progress sounds great... I bet it must feel amazing to not wake up anxious everyday.
Hope you have a great time with the grandkids and just live on the moment.

Good luck at the doc too!
Posted 7/15/2016 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Day 16

Thank you AAA,

It is amazing, I see your meds have been increased so I am hoping you will feel like this very soon too.

I am really pleased with this Anti-depressant and I really hope you see the same results I have.

No real change from Day 15, feel pretty good but still no appetite, slept well again, a little anxiety now and again. going to ask Doctor to up me to 10mg on Monday, as I still feel there is room for improvement. Although I have to say I feel loads better.

Going to ask her to up my hrt dosage too as still getting quite a few "tropical moments" blush

Still taking protein shakes and supplements.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Stay strong and take care xxx
Posted 7/15/2016 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
tongue turn wink smilewinkgrin

...'tropical moments'...I see what you did there...!

If only it was like a island get-a-way right?

Not quite there myself...but I think global warming in not far off...;p

Hope things continue to go well for you.:)

Peace and progress!

S.C.
Posted 7/15/2016 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Alantra,

Glad to hear that escitalopram is working so well for you. It is a good med. It worked really well for me for a long time. Here's to your continued improvement!
Posted 7/16/2016 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks S.C. and Rspwed,

Your continued support is really appreciated, the hours I have spent on here the last few weeks have helped me enormously.....keep up the brilliant work, many people take a lot of comfort from being able to talk to others in the same boat and knowing they are not on their own :) Along with all the brilliant resources this site has.

I am so pleased escitalopram worked for you too Rspwed and hope you are continuing to do well.

S.C. I hope when the time comes you sail through with no problems, I think a menopausal topic forum should be added to your site, I am sure many women would appreciate the help and support. idea

Stay strong and take care xxx

Post Edited (Alantra) : 7/15/2016 6:32:01 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/16/2016 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Day 17

No change from days 15/16.

Will only check in now and again now or unless anything drastic happens.

Will still be on daily though, as this site has become part of my routine now, I love the people on here, so caring.

Stay strong and take care xxx
Posted 7/17/2016 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear you are holding steady. Let us know how your appointment Monday goes, and what plan you go with and if you increase...

...and yes, please continue to respond/post as you feel led...we are glad to have you as part of the community! :)

Peace, progress, hugs and high fives!!

S.C.
Posted 7/18/2016 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so happy things are working out well for you with the medicine. It only gets better :) Blue skies ahead! xoxo
Posted 7/20/2016 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Day 21

Well, 3 weeks into taking Escitalopram and things are definitely still improving.

Went to my Dr's appointment and she put me up to 10mg and said she could see a big improvement in me!!

Next appointment in 3 months, so that's good.

No increased anxiety with the extra dosage (no anxiety at all), a little drowsier than normal but hoping that will wear off in a few days, eating still not great but am still taking protein shakes and supplements.

Can do chores well now and it doesn't take me as long to "get going" in the morning.

Onwards and upwards, starting to live again, feel good again, not great but getting there.

Stay strong and take care xxx
Posted 7/21/2016 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
That's good news! Happy for ya!
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