[Torxis]

Debbie- Yes, the site does seem a little quirky. I'm inclined to believe it's me though. Glad to hear someone else say it's wacky. Just sent you an E-Mail. I'm guessing you didn't get it. I also just sent word to the website sponsors. Hopefully they'll get back to me.
Ps-YES, Miss Lee, Please feel better soon!
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[debbie724]

Torxis, yes I got your email and I immediately repsonded to it. I then sent another to see if you got either???


debbie

[Torxis]

Debbie, Just got your E-mail. Maybe we've got that fixed. Also just got a call from school nurse. gotta go , my son apparently fell and got hurt in gym. Be back soom_TOM

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[debbie724]

Tom, I hope your little boy is not seriously hurt... let us know what happened.
Mohannie, Miss Lee, Tom, I can't thank you enough for being there for me today. I really need this site. I realize that everyone has their good days and their bad days... but it's really hard when you are reaching out and no one is responding. I don't talk to anyone else about my problems. It was by luck that my daughter found me crying earlier... and to my suprise... apparently she has been listening to me when I've told her about all the stories that I have heard on here... and she has been noticing first hand these changes in me. My parents worry WAY to much when they don't see me happy. most of the time I'm able to fake it. Yesterday I was not. As soon as my mom saw me... she said... "were going to see a funny movie... Debbie need it". I lied and told her that I wasn't feeling depressed... just normal withdrawl from the lexapro. I'm supposed to go over there for dinner again today... thanks to you all and my daughter... maybe I can fool them today.


debbie

[tamra]

Hi Dani, please forgive me, it's been a few days since I've ready the past posts...but, it sounds like you're trying to come down and stabilize a little before going down again or skipping..is that correct? I'm doing the same thing myself. My doc said to start skipping days & I didn't know what end was up, foggy, ickky, depressed, basically all of the bad things came crashing...so...I'm going to stabilize for another week on 5 mg pills until I get some 10 mg pills to cut into 1/4's and go down again. I didn't think that such a tiny amount would make such a huge difference so quickly. I hope this helps! Tamra


Live every day to it's fullest!

[Miss Lee]

Debbie-

Feeling depressed is part of all this. It takes awhile to get back to par. Have you been seeing a counselor?? I feel as if it helped me through the worst of it. I seriously cried everyday for about three months, then every two days, them every three, know I am still emotional (I always have been) but am feeling a lot less scared and more confident. That book was a saving grace.

Also with your Bi-polar-SSRI's screw with that condition. Ask shifty or read posts from scotty awhile back. It will take time to reacclimate.

So cry with reckless abandon, and DO NOT Pretend that this isn't happening. It is. Just flow with it. That book says to look at new sypmtoms with intrigue, not anxiety. Which is so funny. Like a mystery unfolding.

Torxis-

Tha nks for the words.

Miss Lee

[Redbled]

Debbie,

I was not offended in the least, you made me smile. Also, don't feel bad at all crying. I was only able to do it once this entire time, but it helped me feel better. My internet at work is down now, so that is why I'm more scarce lately.

Spock,

I totally agree with Ms. Lee. Please don't go back on anything, at least not yet without really thinking it through. The 4 month point for me was as bad as the first 2 months. Between the 2nd and 4th months I was pretty good, but crashed at month 4. 2 weeks after that things started to really improve, and I'm nearly at 5 months now. I'm feeling so much better than before. The pills I'm taking are not hurting me so far in any way I can tell, so that is good. And in a week or so hopefully I'll have good news there. Just don't give up on this yet. It just really scares me to hear you pondering taking this stuff again, even if you are just tapering.

Only took Lexapro for 10 days, as a doctors response to my brief anxiety over a treatable medical condition. Took my last pill at the very end of August.

[Redbled]

To everyone,

Thinking more about Mr. Spocks situation made me want to ask this question that never really got asked before. Does anyone know, either from this board or elsewhere, someone that took 4 months plus to get over withdrawal, that today feel completely normal? I think that would be very valuable for those of us who are at the 4-5 month point. I would sure think if people were at a year and still struggling, they would be here sometime right? Just wondering....

Only took Lexapro for 10 days, as a doctors response to my brief anxiety over a treatable medical condition. Took my last pill at the very end of August.

[debbie724]

Thank you guys SO much!!! I needed you and you were there. PLEASE don't stay away so long next time. I've become very dependent on this forum to get me through my days and nights. No, Miss Lee I don't see a counselor... been there and done that for way to many years. I'd rather have the support of people like you all that are experiencing first hand what I am going through. Redbled, thanks for not being offended. I felt as though I had been a bad girl and was deserving of those lashes. Figured your wife must be a pro by now.


debbie

[debbie724]

Redbled, I think you are onto something... SOMEONE would be here if they were past the 4, 5, 6 month point and still going through this. Spock, don't do what I did. I almost made myself throw up to get that pill out of me. We have to be here to support each other. Sometimes a day feels like a week. I hope to God that I don't go through this for 4, 5, 6 months... but I pray that you guys stick around in case I do.

debbie

[debbie724]

In case I haven't told you... I really do love you guys! I'm off to my parents for dinner... but I will check in later.


debbie

[daniobentley]

Thank you for your replies, I appreciate it when I know I'm "normal" and my anxiety and panic disorder isn't coming back (I really thought I had dealt with it you see) and now I know it's withdrawals, controllable, and not forever!

Miss Lee, what did you mean by "Those are the Exact same symptoms that I have had. Hang in there. It also gives you a chance to really deal with your anxiety and panic"?

Also, how long does it take to stabalise on a particular dose drop?

[auntybiotic]

HI Everyone,

I have been busy and have not had much chance to check in, miss all of you.
I have not recieved anyones e mails. Mr. Spock, I will try and email you now, it is almost 3 PM EST.

Debbie I hope you get thru this and start feeling better. What dose of Lexapro are you done to?? What supplements are you taking.

Mr. Spock,

I have a suggestion that has worked for many that have cold tirkeyed and have had trouble for months like you are. It seems that a switch to Prozac at a very small dose in the lliquid dies the trick. Prozac stays in the system for about 28 days.

AS you start a small dose wait until you stabilize............then once you are stable taper by 5% every three weeks till you are down to drops. When you do finally stop, the drug will provide an additional taper in the fact that it will stay in your system an additional 28 days. Many have done wonderful on this method.

By cold turkeying, it has taken many about 12 to 18 months, similiar to healing after a stoke, brain injuries or retraing the brain takes about 18 Months. When cold turkeying Lexapro.......you then need to retrain the neurotransmitters.....................like after a stoke.

Beware that you do not want to start on the typical dose of Prozac, which is 10 to 20 Mg but at a reduced dosage and in the liquid. Then taper onve you stabilize.

I am on my way out the door.will try to check in later. My daughter is doing well, getting ready for her next taper. Wanted to wait after mid term exams.

My ex boyfriend, who I recently broke up with has been making my life very sressful, I am in the process of moving out in the next few weeks. (wish it were tomorrow).

[Miss Lee]

Danio-

I meant that The symptoms that you described are them same as I have had. It relation to the comment on "dealing" , I have never had anxiety before my reaction so I gave me a platform to start trying different methods of dealing with stress. It has helped and I now feel that I am a stronger and more aware person who won't be bogged down with stress anyore.

Debbie- Just a note. My hours are 8:00 am to about 5:00pm. After that I am off my computer till the next day. Just a FYI.

Red- I feel your need for an answer to this question. I don't know if we will get it. I see that "we" are the lone rangers on this board. It is getting better everyday. Look at the progress that we have made. MOnth 1 to now. Just think how month 6, 7 ,and 8 will bring even more normalcy.

Miss Lee

[daniobentley]

Can you get cipralex in liquid form or is it just prozac? You see, I don't really want to start a new drug due to side effects, etc. It took me a long time to get used to the Cipralex...

[debbie724]

auntybiotic, I am not on lexapro anymore. I tappered for approx. 3 weeks as follows. Approx. 4 weeks ago I went from 20mg. to 10mg. for nearly a week, then from 10mg. to 5mg. for nearly another week, then to 5mg. every other day for 2 or 3 doses... then I stopped all together. I was anxious to get off of them. You do sound like you have your hands full. I'm glad you checked in... I was getting worried about you. How's the new guy?


debbie

[debbie724]

Mr Spock, you okay?


debbie

[debbie724]

Miss Lee, I made note of your hours... thanks!


debbie

[auntybiotic]

Hi Everyone,

I posted earlier today but the post never went thru??

Debbie,

Hang in there...............it is all withdrawal. When did you stop all the lexapro....how long ago? What supplements are you taking?
Has any of your energy returned?

I am in a bit of a stressful situation myself. My daughter and I have lived with my (ex) boyfriend and are not able to move out for two weeks. He has been openly dating someone and going out till three for several months.

When I went out once last week and met someone, the situation here became VERY stressful. I am fine with his dating someone, although sad because he is taking her to dinners and other nice places.............I was never treated to those luxuraries. I compare our relationship to how he is treating the new girl and it saddens me and made me realize that he never did care for me.

So I have been in a bit of a low mood myself, on top of packing and moving boxes and furniture all myself, with not so great knees. I am sorry my presence on this board has not been as active as it use to be, but I need to be out and have to do all the preparations myself. Besides all the normal everday chores.....................ssometimes it is overwhelming.

Debbie, I will try and email you and give you my email adddress and phone number. Please feel free to call me when you are in need of help or email me. I will do what I can to talk you thru....are you taking omerga 3's??

Mr. Spock,

Did you get my email? I suggest that you may want to try Prozac Liquid for the reintroduction to taper off from. Wait until you atabilize and reduce the liquid by 5 to 10% until you are down to drops. Prozac has a 28 day half life so along with tapering, once you quitthe drug has it's own built in tapering mechasism by having a 28 day half life. This has worked for many people who cold turkeyed such as you did and could not endure the length of the withdrawal which are compared to a brain injury......being 18 months.

It takes about 12 to 18 months for the brain to repair itself after a stroke and Lexapro causes a imbalance in the neurotransmitters similiar to a brain injury.

Gotta Run.

[Shifty]

quote:We all fall down in our lives, but eventually we get back up. Hang in there, everything will be ok.

So true.

---
I have taken : Paxil, Lexapro, Xanax, and Lithium
Currently: 450mg Eskalith CR (Lithium)

I was mis-diagnosed for 3 years. They thought I had Generalized Anxiety Disorder with a Major Depressive Episode. The real problem was Bipolar Disorder.
Quit Lexapro cold-turkey Dec 22, 2005.
Ask me anything, nothing is off-limits.

[debbie724]

auntybiotic, I wrote a post to you and it apparently didn't go through... so if this ends up being a repeat (somewhat) please forgive me. To make a long story short... look above your last post... I explained there about my lexapro tappering and when I stopped. I'm really sorry to hear that you have been having bad days too. I was seriously considering NEVER coming in here again... this morning... I had hit bottom and my thinking had me thinking that I did something or said something to scare everyone away... and I really needed you guys. I just posted a response to someone named blu? that you earlier responded to. He seemed a little defensive at your response and it kindof made me made. No one messes with our auntybiotic! Anyway... it could just be my mood. Love you!


debbie

[mohannie]

Debbie,

I'm so sorry that you were feeling so bad this morning. I work from 8-5, but I do check the board periodically when I'm at work. I understand your frustration. I have oftentimes thought that no one cared, and I was all alone. I have recently realized that that's the depression talking and depression gives us a very distorted way of thinking. At the time you are going through a rough period, the fact that no one loves you and that no one is there for you is as real to you as the sky being blue. I know what you are feeling, because I've been there.

[debbie724]

mohannie, thank you for your emails and your posts. You truly have helped me get through this day.


debbie

[mohannie]

You're welcome debbie. I remember when you were there for me when I was going through my down period. I'm just returning the love.

[debbie724]

mohannie, I would like to think that is what we are all here for.

debbie

[tiger]

I'm on 5 m.g. of lexipro. And i'll say there are great things. I'm more focused, emotions are consistently steady, less headaches, no anxiety attacks---and if i feel one coming i can talk myself down, i'm not crying or stressing like before...basically, i feel like i can deal with anything. But....honestly, you guys have me SCARED to get off of it. I've been on only 7 months and want to stop. That's all i'm taking. What are YOU GUYS THOUGHTS? WILL I SUFFER? Do you think there's less withdrawls by being on only one drug and such a low dose???? All of you are so strong. I don't know if i want to go through any more suffering.

[debbie724]

sara, I sent you an email... let me know if you got it.


debbie

[debbie724]

Torxis, where are you... did you fall asleep getting those kids to bed?


debbie

[debbie724]

mohannie, auntybiotic, miss less, mr spock, torxis or anyone else that I forgot to mention (except you... Redbled... as you are happily married and living with wife)... anyone want to come stay with me for a while... or have a visitor. I could really use a change of scenery and/or some help in dealing with this _ _ _ _! I live in a great town. I'm not kidding.


debbie

[debbie724]

miss lee, forgive me for that typo error... I know it's supposed to be miss lee and not miss less. [:I]

debbie