I've got a weird one...I get panicky before I go to see my therapist for my weekly CBT session! I have thought about why this is, and it isn't because I don't like my therapist...I don't like talking...
Hi everyone, To update, I am currently on dose 22 of Zoloft 50 mg and while I do think that there have been some improvements (I am sleeping through the night and am not crying off and on all day,...
Hi there, I couldn't help but respond, I have the same symptoms and am also on zoloft. My dosage is 50 MG taken before bed. I have been on it for 21 days after a repeat trial of Lexapro (which I had...
Hi there, I think the new job sounds like just what you need!! I struggle with anxiety but force myself to go to work everyday because the distraction is helpful...I think you will find the same!...
Thanks S.C., I actually work for my prescribing doctor (I'm a medical assistant), so I see her everyday (not necessarily for lengthy appointments, but she checks up on me and I can always pull her...
I have been dealing with anxiety and depression since the end of February after being off of my Lexapro for 2 months prior to that (it had worked wonders for me for 12 years and I foolishly stopped...
Rspwed, I'm so glad you had another good day!! That's great!! :)...
Thanks sadgirl for the encouraging words...I'm trying to keep my head up and put my faith in these medications and my doctor's ability to treat me. It really does help to come on this forum and vent....
I'm glad you are doing better with the Effexor...sounds like it's working for you again! I know you were worried that it wouldn't. I, on the other hand am still waiting for relief. Today was a...
Thank you everyone for the kind words. Dealing with medication transitions are definitely not for the faint of heart! Bambola, it is especially nice to hear from someone making a similar transition...
Hi there, I'm sorry that you are going through all of this right now. I know how hard it can be (I too am in the middle of a med re-start for anxiety/depression). From everything I've learned about...
Hi there and welcome to the forum! I find this forum to be so helpful, as everyone is very kind and supportive, I'm sure you will find that too. I'm sorry to hear about your recent health...
I am working on that...it's a learning process for me. My mind always immediately goes to "what ifs" or worst case scenarios. I tend to catastophise everything. However, this afternoon was good, so...
I'm doing okay, as long as I don't focus on my panic or how I'm feeling, then I have a tough time. In short, things are still shaky and everyday my emotions are unpredictable. I've been on Zoloft 50...
Britta, I'm sorry to hear that you had that experience with the shampoo. That must have been terrifying! What helps me when I panic is I try to rationalize with myself about the cause of the panic....
Soul, I agree with the other posters...you need a second opinion. If I were you, I would request a referral to a hematologist. They specialize in blood disorders and would be very knowledgeable about...
S.C., Thanks for the reply and kind words. This is one hard battle, that's for sure! But, I had a good afternoon today, so I'm not complaining! My fiancé and I went shopping and ran errands and I was...
That's great!! I'm so glad you had a good day and finally slept through the night! The Lexapro must be finally starting to work for you! Great job with the mantra as well! Take Care!...
Sadgirl, How have you been lately? The last time we spoke you were trying to get back on your Effexor (I think that's the med anyways). How has that been going for you? Has it worked again or have...
Mystic, I just wanted to offer my support of your situation, and please know, my prayers are with you and your family. As someone who has dealt with a lot of anxiety/depression issues recently, I...
Hello everyone, I thought I would post this morning for some encouragement to stick with the Zoloft I was prescribed recently to replace the Lexapro I was taking (I had been trying to get back on it...
LMO, I have been dealing with anxiety and depression lately and was looking through this site when I came across your post. How have you been doing since your post? I don't know what state you live...
I'm glad you are keeping your appointment. As I said, better to be safe than sorry! Although it could be something, it could also just be your anxiety manifesting itself in a different way. I find...
Congratulations on the pregnancy and I think the name Clara is beautiful! You are truly an inspiration to me, that's for sure...you are 28 weeks pregnant and working numerous shifts and you are...
Yes, I have had them and I am only 25 years old. Mine tend to worsen when I try to take a deep breath. I have had cardiac testing (echo and holter monitor and both were normal). So, I chalk it up to...
Hi worried, I am in a similar situation. I am trying to get on Zoloft after being on Lexapro 10 mg for 12 years. On a side note, the Lexapro was great for me for 12 years! The only reason I stopped...
Okay...I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't get relief from benzo medications (at least the two I have tried). In fact, I had much the same reaction with regards to the depression! I have...
I have to say, I know how you feel as well. I am in the middle of anxiety/depression and trying to get back on the Lexapro that I had been on for years with success. Easier said than done. I too...
No, I decided not to take any of the Paxil because I had a good night Friday night and all weekend actually. I was thinking that maybe the 10 mg of Lexapro was what I needed, and the 15 mg was too...
Hi Rspwed, I'm glad your doctor is sympathetic to your sleep issue...a month is a long time without good sleep! I hope the Ambien works well for you and you are finally able to rest. Good luck with...
Hi Rspwed, I'm glad today was better for you than yesterday! I had an okay weekend and have been sleeping well. Hopefully tonight will be the same! I'm glad you haven't lost a lot of weight...losing...
I was always just on the 10 MG too. I think that's why I'm hoping that the 10 MG tablets will help me again. I really don't want to change medications 2 months before my wedding if I can avoid it....
Astonishingly, I slept very well last night! I was able to fall asleep at 10:30 and slept in until 9:00!! Update on my med though, my new doctor had me go back to the Lexapro 10 MG yesterday morning...
Thanks!! You too Rspwed!! Peaceful dreams!! :)...
Thanks Rspwed! Prayers are always welcome...you are all in my prayers as well! Interesting that you should mention the brand/generic issue though...when I was first placed on Lexapro it was the...
Thank you S.C.! I am goin to give it my all and do as the doctor says and take the medication tonight, even though I am terrified. I have heard some bad things about Paxil, but then again, I suppose...
Well, I saw a new doctor in my practice this morning (and I have to say, I do have more faith in her than my last doctor...that doctor didn't even schedule a follow-up exam for me after increasing my...
Good morning everyone, I'm at a loss this morning with what to do. As many of you know, I have been on an increased dosage of Lexapro for the past 17 days (15 mg). Prior to that I was on 10 mg for...
Okay, I know for some this might sound weird, but I'm going to mention it anyway... Depending on where you are, you might have heard of the newest craft craze to hit the U.S....adult coloring books!...
How long have you been back on the medication Sadgirl? If it's only been a couple of weeks, you will have to hang in there...I know it is hard, I get the same feelings, and so has Rspwed. You are...
Rspwed, Thank you for your post!! I'm glad I'm not alone in this Lexapro struggle and that somehow, my body is not the only one that is taking it's sweet time to respond to the medication that worked...
You are very welcome! I know how scary the combination of G.I. problems and anxiety can be! I would imagine that if the pantoprazole helps with your stomach, your anxiety may improve too, as you will...
Good morning sadgirl, I know we spoke last night about my restart of Lexapro and you gave me some great encouragement to stick to the medication and try not to panic about whether the medication will...
Good Morning Worried, I noticed that you haven't gotten any replies yet (when I post I can't stand the wait until I get a reply) so, I figured I would weigh in on your current situation. I have dealt...
S.C., Trust me...part of my treatment plan is to stop googling! Whenever I have the urge, I am going to come on here instead and read/reply to posts! My fiancé made an excellent point to me the other...
I agree...I'm so glad that my endless googling about anxiety brought me to this site...everyone is so supportive and understanding! Sadgirl, I think that the tattoo is a great idea! We all need our...
Dog, I know how you feel; anxiety is a nasty beast (one that I myself have yet to beat). My GP explained to me that anxiety can definitely be cyclical. Meaning, it can come and go in cycles based on...
I am sorry to hear about your husband's illness as well. COPD, while scary at first, is a manageable condition. I agree with S.C. (I don't think I've ever disagreed with her advice)...make a...
Thanks for the reply guys...I really needed the support; today was a tough one. It is especially nice to hear a medication restart success story! I am a VERY impatient person by nature, so waiting...
I think you are right; these symptoms are related to your anxiety. While I definitely think you should still have an eye exam, my guess is that everything is fine. I'm only 25 and have had several...