I took lexapro for about a month. I felt better my self esteem was higher. The medicine stopped working, I was prescribed a higher dose. I seemed to have gotten more anxious than before and now I have symptoms of OCD? What can I do!! I have been going through this for almost two years.
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better see if it can be changed sometimes your body becomes immune to some drugs so you have to try others..go in get it reavaluated journal how you feel and tell dr
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well, i feel like mine will never stop. i was on meds for years, then i was taken off of them, and now i feel as crazy and depressed as ever. it's a chemical imbalance in the brain, and that might not always be fixable. emotional depression is fixable, and chemical can be, but sometimes it's not. just the draw of the hand i guess.
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Hi! Well first of all, you should talk to a doctor who can determine which drug is best for you. \n\nThat being said, I have OCD and I'am taking Paxil, which is also a SSRI (like Luvox). It has worked really well for me. However, different drugs work for different people. I am really careful about the medicines I take, and I visit my doctor regularly to check my meds and dosage. I do have strong withdrawl symptoms if I run out of my meds after 3 or 4 days.\n\nPersonally, hemeopathy didn't work for me. I ended up very frustrated about taking them for so long and not feeling better.\n\nIf you do have OCD, I hope you find treatment that's right for you and helps you feel better. It's hard but hang in there. Write again if you have any other questions.\n\nIf you don't have ODC, I hope this info helps.
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Well, I'm not middle aged, but i am on Lexapro 10mg.  Some spaciness is normal for the first couple of weeks, it will taper off.  There are some sexual side affects that i have as well, but nothing like the ones i was having on other anti depressants.  Those too should taper off the longer you are on the Lexapro.
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I was on Effexor XR for 2 1/2 years.  2 1/2 years too long!\n\nAlthough the medication did what it needed to, I became dependant on the medication.  I got really really bad vertigo from it and the withdrawls I got from it was HORRIBLE!\n\nI suggest if you really need an anti deppressant, go on it.  But only for a short term basis.  You need to get counseling to get to the core of any issues you may be having.\n\nI believe in deppession.  But I also believe that there are reasons why are body and mind goes thru this horrible disease (or whatever it is called)\n\nI started counseling and I finally overcame many many issues I have been battling with for many many years.\nI had a very controlling childhood, I was in a mental and verbal abusive ex marriage and I was dealing with alot of insecurties, trust issues and low low self esteem.\n\nI finally got counseling and it helped me with my life and I have learned to love me and overcome the beast!\n\nGood luck!
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I was on Risperdal for a while, but switched to Geodon after four months because it wasn't helping much and the side effects far outweighed the benefits.\n\nThe symptoms I remember really bothering me were the drowsiness and lactation.  I was so tired during class that it was literally impossible for me to keep my eyes open, and my grades dropped badly.  I couldn't get up in the morning (had to set my alarm 2 hours early) and I slept pretty much from the time I got home from school.  And the lactation was just really uncomfortable.\n\nI also took the drug with Effexor.\n\nLike most drugs, it will take a while to begin to work.  If you suffer from anxiety it may help within a week -- for hallucinations and such, it will take a bit longer.  If you try it, use it for at least a month just in case it might work.  Everyone's different and you never know which drug will be 'right for you' (as the commercials love to say).\n\nI wish you all the best!
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Tell your physician what is going on and he may refer you to someone for therapy.  That Dr. can prescribe the pills for you and help you through what you are going through.  (that didn't happen with me...but that is the usual)\n\nWhat happened with me, is I told my physician what was happening, he prescribed me Xanax as well as Ambien (to help me sleep) and told me I needed to find help somewhere...I found "Emotions Anonymous" (no, I'm not kidding) in the white pages.  I attended their meetings (no fees, only donations) for about 6 months.  ( Dr. was happy with my decision and kept prescribing the meds I needed )  After 6 months, I felt better, and got off the meds.
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Yes I was on zoloft for 3 weeks.  Personally I hated the drug, not only did I twitch, I vomited, was a walking zombie, acting like I had Alzheimers.  I would stare at the tv with no sound going lost in space.  God , I hated that drug.  I even would call my husband and talk no sense to him, like I was hallucinating. \nEvery drug affects everyone differently though, I do know I could not take it after 3 weeks, My doc took me off and put me on Lexapro.  No side effects so far after 4 weeks.  My body must like it.  \nIf that twitching becomes too bothersome let your doc know. That is why you pay them.\nGood luck with that drug, personally I hated it.
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I've been there.  I have not been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder yet, but I do have trichtotillamania.  Trichtotillamania is very similar to OCD because the thoughts are repetitive.  Whenever I get stressed out, I HAVE TO pluck my hairs.  I am very obsessive about germs and counting, avoiding different things, eating an even number of M&M's or chips....making the table look perfectly even...doing things over and over.  I SHOULD be diagnosed, but it is not so much of a problem since it does not interfere with work or school.  Here's what I would recommend....since most people don't understand how the disorder works....\nObviously, try not to think about things, and if you do start thinking about doing something compulsive then you should focus on that and ONLY that, and do it.  It sounds like you aren't suffering from it as much as others that suffer from our problem.  Your treatment should take care of it, and, yes, it is normal for your therapist to be taking her time.\nAs far as depression goes, I was also diagnosed with manic depression.  My birthmother has bipolar disorder.  I'm not going into the differences.  However, I can tell you that Effexor XR helped me.  It may not help you because it depends on the meds they do put you on.  I had to counter the nervous effects of the antidepressant Effexor, with the anti-seizure medicine Neurontin.  So....let your psychiatrist decide what is best for you.  Do not stop taking your pills and tell your therapist if you feel any different.  Keeping a journal will help you keep track.  I hope this helps.  Good luck!
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This is something to speak with your physician about don't listen to half the people in these posts.  Sometimes the meds do help though.  Because there are chemical embalances in your brain and the right drugs can weigh it out.  Speak with a physician or find a new physician if you don't like your current ones answers.  Things always get better bud.
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i just started again yesterday.  i had been taking it a few years ago, but stopped because i was "feeling better" (bad idea, by the way).  so far i'm not sure i'm  feeling anything, but the doc also has me on xanax 3 times a day and it's making me SO sleepy.  i feel like i can't function.  i don't know if it is a combination of the two, or the fact that i'm taking so much xanax each day, but i'm definitely going to call the doctor on monday and find out if i can lower the dosage or something...i think maybe you should do the same.  go to www.zoloft.com and you can find out what side effects can occur.  good luck!
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Well first of all, please don't belittle yourself for what you are going through, and I have a friend who seriously battles this every day. 1) Do some research, and take a look at some professional studies, and behavior modifications that can help you. I am not someone to advocate medication, but you might want to check with a physician to see if there is a medication for anxious people that you could try (maybe with a lower anxiety level, you may find the OCD easier to handle) there are behavior techniques that you can learn, and there are groups on-line and offline that you can go and exchange information and learn from others who have similar problems. Sometimes knowing that there are other people who truly understand you can be a great help. Use the Internet to your advantage, and spend some time reading on coping with a disorder like OCD, and you don't sound mad, you sound worried, and troubled, and you sound like this is something you really face, so don't worry about average. Does anyone really know what is average anyway? I hope this helps, and I wish you the best.
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St. Johns is not a good idea to take.. It's been a long time but I used to take that and had bad side effects. (dizzy, sick, headaches)  I've been on Prozac and gain weight with that... I've also been on Effexor XR.  If the DR ever prescribes you Effexor XR do not take it! It was the worst feeling I have ever had when trying to get off of it!!!  I have been on others and after the Effexor incident I will not take prescriptions anymore... I did a lot of research on what would be safe and I found a herbal pill called 5-HTP, it works I've noticed I've been calmer, happier, I can sleep at night, and I don't have panic attacks anymore.  You can find it online... I buy it from an online company Swanson... I've been using them for years for vitamins and such. They are trustworthy.  I've also seen it in CVS.
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i was on it when i was in college it was the best medicine i was spazzing out over the littlest stuff and it made me relax and was soo care free all the time - my mother said she didn't like me on it because i really didn't have any emotion but i never noticed it - i just remember how much better i felt - also i just got off it last august and being on it for a little over 2 years it trained my brain not to freak out so my anxiety is totally gone - i have only had one breakdown since and that was 2 months after i got off of it - to me it was a miracle drug - but i know everyone is different... if you have any more questions feel free to email or message me lilrebelchick@yahoo.com..
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I took the same dosage, and it works well for me.  It made me feel funny the first time, but now I can take it and feel ok.  I don't take it regularly, only when I'm really anxious and can't sleep, or I feel like I'm going to have a panic attack.  Good luck, I hope it helps you!
52395
Yes. Go to your doctor and ask about Welbutren or Lexapro. They help! I take them both because I suffer from sivere Depression.
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Yes! I had to call my Doctor and ask to be put on something else! I could not sleep and was crying about everything! Once I was off that stuff I was just fine! It's good that you are listening to your body because this medicine might be doing\nyou more harm then good even if it's just a few days.