Mickey, I take 20mg of Lexapro and have had a major medication poop out and am experiencing a depression right now. This may have happened to you (Lexapro quit working). Did your doctor have you on...
HUGE HUGS, you are going through so much right now. Have you made the call to a councelor or therapist yet.. your doctor if you have a FP or your OBGYN if not? Even if you do not want medications,...
I've had a decent evening. I managed to start the dishwasher and do 4 loads of laundry. Dinner wasn't great, but it tastes good (we ate rotel cheese dip). It was all I could do to get that done! I am...
I'm a short person, and the weight that comes as a side effect of the medication is irritating. However, being sad/anxious/irritated is even WORSE than the extra weight. Everyone is different. With...
Thank you very much for your words. I was able to motivate myself to eat, cook lunch and dinner for family, and brush my teeth and take a shower. I also made it to work today and was productive. I...
Yes, Serafena. I saw my therapist last week, and tanked again so I called my p-doc. My meds are not working. I haven't felt this bad since having PPD in 2006. I'm horribly worthless and helpless...
I've been in depression mode for at least 2 weeks, maybe 3. I can't even make it off of the couch to take my medication or get something to eat. I slept from 11p-9a, and I just want to go back to...
Depression is sneaky. Even if you don't have a situation in your life that is making you depressed, that doesn't make you immune to those feelings. There isn't anything wrong with your life- but...
That's a lot to deal with. It's no wonder you're thrown. Crying at work is the worst. I have not cried in years and I find myself crying this week for NO legitimate reason other than being SAD. See...
Truly- a good half day would be awesome! I can't even go to the grocery store without being overwhelmed. Maybe I need a med combo, that's something my doctor hasn't tried with me yet. I don't know...
Depression has taken over my life. The feelings started two weeks ago and have been getting worse. I have dealt with depression before, most recently in 2006 after #2 was born. It was bad. I...
Kimberly, Good for you for reaching out. It is the hardest thing to do, even when you've had to reach out again and again. Do not be ashamed of your AD. Some of us need medication to help us...
I'm sorry you are feeling bad right now. It is the worst feeling to sit around and beat yourself up (I do this, too.) Do you have a therapist or councelor that can work you in? I don't know what the...
Gizmogirl- thanks for your honest feedback. I do not WANT to spend gobs of money on crap that might not work. No one does. What is a person to do? See my FP and request what? I have been off of my...
Valium does not ever make me sleepy, nor does compazine or phenegran. I am becoming increasingly agitated with my TMD, tension headaches and muscle spasams in m jaw. I'm in treatment and getting new...
Thank you, Sara. The pain went away, so now I don't know if I should call the doctor's office and report it or not. What do you think? Holly...
Sorry for the double double post post on different topics from me tonight. I just felt the most horrible STABBING SHARP pain in my facial TMJ area that I have never felt before. I will call my new...
Anyone? Don't know anything about this- just had a FB message about it today. Can anyone share? Holly...
I spent all day in Dr. Robert Talley's office yesterday. They did lots of diagostic imaging, impressions, MYO, and some other things that I couldn't begin to describe. The imaging shows very clearly...
Thank you, Michelle! I will see the craniofacial specialist on Monday and give what he says a try, and my next step will be a neurologist. I would feel so much better if I saw one. I'll keep you...
I have this for the nausea that comes complimentary with my migraines. I do not have any negative side effects at all. Holly...
Wow, I have never read so much about jaw clenching being related to migraines (I have both). I have a bite splint, my bite adjusted, and I still clench and have muscle spasams that radiate down my...
I am so sorry for your friends very traumatic loss. I would have had a come-apart, too, not that it would make you feel any better. I have this thing I do in my mind where I try to put myself in the...
Hi, I'm Holly. I'm 35, married, mother of 2, and a full time working mom. I have had headaches for as long as I can recall (going back to age 5). I have had migraines since I was a teenager. I...
Thank you, Gail!...
I have a headache every day. Are there any resources on this forum for headache havers? Thanks,...
I'm very sorry that your friend made that comment to you. You have to know that someone who does not deal with anxiety could never understand the way an anxious mind works or what a panic attack...
As a child, my anxiety was about my perceptions of what I saw on the news and a traumatic witness to a tornado ripping through a trailer park. Children don't have the skills to manuever from what is...
Chris, that's an impressive ride! I like to do pilates, and have had my arches cramp up when doing certian moves. It's painful and I will be sore the next day. It usually happens when I'm not...
Hooray! I don't know why I'm happy but I am. I took a 37.5 Effexor XR and 20mg of Lexapro. I will take 2 more doses of Effexor XR and then discontinue and move along to Lexapro. Lexapro has worked...
Chris- I hate those cramps. I got them every night when I was pregnant with #2. I would wake up screaming in pain and my husband would leap out of bed thinking I was in labor! My OB told me to eat...
How FRUSTRATING! Are you employed? If so, is there a program offered by your employer? I forget what ours is called, but they offer free counceling to our staff. What are your options for public...
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Hi there, I have noticed that my anxiety starts to kick in right around 4pm. I have identified that this is the "real" start to my day. I work FT M-F, and I consider this my easy job. My schedule is...
Hi, thanks so much for the welcome and the responses. I'm so happy I found you all and am looking forward to talking to people and supporting when I can. I had a good visit with my psychiatrist...
I'm sorry, but I can relate. I have been seeing my dentist for my jaw-clenching (related to stress) for about a year now. I wear a bite splint (best money ever spent) daily. However, there are times...
I'm so sorry. I hate medication poop out. I loved Lexapro. I was sane and happy and never had any PA's. I was up to the max dose of 20mg. It just quit. I hope your new dose works sooner than you...
Hi everyone, My name is Holly. I have had anxiety and have been in therapy for as long as I can remember (since around age 7 or 8). After having PPD in 2002 when my first daughter was born, it went...