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...
Hi Lisa, Sorry to hear you are feeling this way...I always have the feeling of a lump/something stuck in my throat with anxiety, I am on 5mg Escitalopram (generic Lexapro), have been for nearly 3...
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...
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...
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...
Hi AAA, Glad to hear all went well with your appointments and hopefully the increase in meds will help with your increased anxiety. You must feel a little better for getting a good night's sleep, I...
Hi I have never had a big appetite and before I had anxiety/depression I usually only ate one meal a day. My anti-depressants don't help my eating either, that is why I am taking 2 protein shakes a...
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...
I second that K, this site is a blessing. AAA, I don't feel nauseous either but definitely decreased appetite. The shakes do seem to help, over here we have Complan or Ensure, I use the Complan as we...
Hi AAA, Sorry you feel so "wired" at the moment. No, never had this but when I can't sleep I read in bed and have some kind of hot, milky drink. Sometimes I play a game in my head called...
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...
Hi, Don't be scared, I am sure it is just your eyes playing tricks on you, mine do the same sometimes. If you are really concerned I would say a trip to the opticians just to get them checked. I am...
Day 13 Hi A.W.E.....Lisa, I hope you are feeling ok today, I remember being told a story once that if you have an illness like Diabetes or epilepsy for example, you are put on medication for the rest...
Hi AAA, Sorry to hear about your current situation with your eating. I am on Escitalopram (5mg) just coming up to 2 week mark. I have never been a great eater and my appetite decreased from day 1 of...
Hi, Thereishope2122, I am sooo glad I found this forum, I started on Escitalopram 5mg 12 days ago and hopefully I am seeing signs of slowly improving. I am hoping to move up to 10mg in a couple of...
Hi Lisa, Sorry to hear about your current anxiety issues and your mum's health problems. This anxiety sucks doesn't it? I have never suffered with it before, or so I thought until I started looking...
Day 12 S.C. - Thank you for your continued support, beautiful country that's why we moved here from UK, but cannot settle so we are going to sell up and go back home, anyone want to buy a beautiful...
Day 11 Slept well last night, not as much anxiety this morning. No real adverse side effects, perhaps the odd pressure headache and sometimes my ears ring. 2 booster shakes yesterday and cereal and...
"Hearing those 3 words 'I miss you' from the one you love is hard to stomach... especially when I miss me too. Being present without "being present" is not only energy zapping- but makes me feel a...
AAA, Thank you for your support & understanding, it means such a lot to know people understand what you are going through, although I don't believe I am anywhere near as bad as a lot of people on...
Day 10 Anxiety most of the day yesterday, but still managed to catch up on a few of the chores that really need doing. Had 2 booster shakes during the day and managed to eat some crackers & cheese...
Have a great weekend xx...
Day 9 Had a pretty good day yesterday in all, a little bit of anxiety crept in now and again but I did the deep breathing which helped a lot. Managed to get some jobs done around the house, not much,...
Day 8 I am feeling more positive today, not as anxious this morning when I woke. Did some deep breathing exercises before getting up, they really seem to be helping me. I hope I can get a bit more...
Hi, Your story is similar to mine. I also had deaths in my family and a move to a new country so not with family/friends and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and then the anxiety/depression kicked...
Hi Hibee, That is a weird dream, I was just wondering if you are grinding your teeth at night which is triggering the dream ? I have read that some medications can make you grind your teeth or clench...
I have an appointment in just under 3 weeks, I presume to be assessed and adjust dosage if necessary. I feel pretty good at the moment, I am doing the breathing exercises which are helping me...
Thank you Happy Turtle, I am trying to be positive but sometimes it is quite hard. I can't wait for the meds to kick in and hopefully get some sort of normality back. I am hoping that because...
Thank you Scaredy Cat for your understanding, I have been reading the forums for the last few days which have been a great help and relief !!! I actually have tried the stress relieving exercises and...
Hi, I have had a stressful couple of years, looking after 2 terminally ill members of my family, moving to a new country and going through the menopause. I was fine whilst I was kept busy but when...
Hi all, Thank you all so much for your kindness and sympathy. My heart goes out to all families and their carer's who are still going through the same journey, I was quite lucky in that my situation...
Hi all, Just to let you know, Barbara passed away, very peacefully last night at home. She is finally at rest and out of pain. Thank you again for all your support during this difficult time. Tracey....
Hi, Thank you all so much for your support. At 9.30 yesterday morning, Barbara had a nose bleed. It was not pouring from her but enough to concern me when 30 minutes later it still had not stopped. I...
Hi all, Sorry I haven't replied sooner but as you can imagine things are very busy here. Firstly, I would like to thank you all for your kind words and support. I am so glad I found this site, you...
Hello, I thought I would give you an update on my cousin. I took your advice and called an ambulance, nearly 3 months ago now and she has just this last week been discharged from hospital. She has...
Hello again Mae be here, We are in Ireland and she will be eligible for assistance with medical care. As it is nearly 4.30 in the morning I will wait until a more sensible time to see her again, even...
Thank you for the information MamaLama, Not sure of the colour of her urine as she is still a very private person and will not let me help her with her personal hygiene. I have power of attorney and...
Hi all, I would like to give you an update on my cousin. She has now told me that she is an alcoholic but has not told me of any diagnosis. She also said she has been a "functioning alcoholic" for 40...
Thank you both for your advice, at the moment she is self-caring and her hygiene is good apart from the odd accident. Obviously, my Dad is my number one priority so further down the line I think a...
Thank you Ziff, Connie and Mae, Sorry for the late reply. You have confirmed my fears, but I do think I will be facing an uphill battle with my cousin...she has no intention of getting any help at...
Hi All, My 62 year old female relative is alcohol dependant. She drinks about 1 litre of vodka a day and has done for quite a long time. She has always drunk quite a lot of spirits since being in her...