Feeling really down

I hope I've helped and encouraged some good people on this forum because I sure could use some encouragement.

I recently dropped my lexapro dose from 30mg to 20mg and added 20mg of Buspar. It's been 5 weeks now.

I'm not sleeping, I wake up anxious and depressed. I have to force myself to do things, and interact with people. Everything is chore. My jaw hurts all the time from clenching and I can't concentrate.

I'm just plain tired of all of it. I can't decide if I wanna cry or scream.

Rsp,

I too am so sorry to hear you are not feeling well.:( This makes me sad, because you have been a great support to so many here...and I want you to feel well and be happy.

Do you use a rescue med when things are really tough? Is it helping?

When is your next consult with your P-doc is next week right? Try and hold on until then...and maybe a new plan will be discussed. An add-on, dosage adjustment, or a completely different direction may be in order?

(sorry for all the questions, sometimes I just can't remember the details)

I know that 5 weeks seems like a long time to adjust...but if you think about it...you are going through a two part process. Simultaneously doing a discontinuation and a start up can bring on double the challenges...

...so try to be patient with yourself and the process. It will get better!

Use this coping skills, and keep posting with us. We will be here to surround you with encouragement!

S.C.

I'm so sorry you are suffering. It sucks plain and simple. Definitely call your doctor to see if you can get some kind of relief. In the mean time, try getting outside or some of the other coping skills. They do help. Sending positive thoughts!!!

Thanks for the hugs and thoughts. You're all so sweet.

I'm seeing my P-doc a week from Tuesday and we will be talking about some kind of adjustment.
I am definitely not doing as well now as I was before the change.

I have xanax for the tough times but it's the depression I feel that bothers me so much. It's not really my nature.

Keep up the positive thoughts if you can, even if its something small😊 Not sure how the system works with doctors over there.. i rang my surgery in desperation at 8.30 this morning seen by 9.30 starting CBT soon, some weeks away but just knowing its there has helped somewhat, ask at your local clinic for a referal xx good luck and stay pro-active... ha ha says me who is lay on the couch cos im exhausted after the drive to the doctors

Scaredy - it is nice to know that I've been a help. Thank you for that.

Thanks Blu's.
I hope so too.
if you're up to it, you'll have to update us on your Dad soon.

!!!!Awesome!!!!

I am so glad to hear this update! :) I too was wondering...but wasn't sure about asking yet...

Tell him he has a group of supporters right here.

Praying that the good tools he gained will continue to sustain his recovery!

S.C.

No, not insensitive. ..bold! :) I wish I could be like that!

I like and admire that quality...I err on the side of what some might take to be indifference...(I am not...but can come off that way because I fear being intrusive)

...that's why it's so great to have a community...

...it takes a village (lol)...and we all have unique gifts to offer!! ;)

S.C.

Hi Rspwed

Hope you have a better day today.

Changing medication dosage does seem to come with increased negative symptoms but things so usually settle back down again.

It may be that dropping from 30mg to 20mg was to big a drop for you?? Rather than going back upto 30mg I would consider increasing your Buspar instead and stay at 20mg Lexapro but thats just my personal opinion so chat things through with your pdoc.

Hibee

Still really depressed. I think it's because my insomnia is back in full force. I wonder if increasing the dose of Buspar would be of any help for either of those issues.

I've tried Binaural Beats. Doesn't seem to do too much for me.

Too late for a nap, I read your Just Read This link. It was good. I cried some (on and off a little all day so far). :(

I'll be hanging in. I'm feeling pretty rotten, but I'm not so easily beaten.
I have been feeling good in the evenings, so I'm hoping today follows the same pattern, even though it's been the worst day in months.

Thanks Lisa.