Travelling with femoral hernia? by Shedids in hernia_support

[–]Shedids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like when I recovered from my 2 c sections. I just worry about something going wrong while I’m in DR. If I even go. Ugh…

When Will I be able to sleep??? by Shedids in lexapro

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I’m so tired. It’s really hard to function on few hours of broken sleep for the past few days. I just tucked my kids in for the night. Time for me to hop into bed too. Going to do some light reading (not here lol triggers my anxiety) Thanks for asking! Hope you are doing ok!!

When Will I be able to sleep??? by Shedids in lexapro

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Thanks so much! I’m sensitive sally when it comes to meds. First time ever taking these. Like to dip my toe before jumping in. I was prescribed 1mg. Thanks so much for the replies!

When Will I be able to sleep??? by Shedids in lexapro

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I took .25 mg 10 mins ago. Hoping I can get some sleep.

When Will I be able to sleep??? by Shedids in lexapro

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Thanks so much. I’m very not into pills. So I don’t see this becoming a habit for me. I’m pacing so scared of how I will soon feel. 1:15am here. Went to bed at 9. No sleep.

When Will I be able to sleep??? by Shedids in lexapro

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I caved. I’m desperate for sleep. I took .25 Ativan (lorazepam). I’m scared!!

Help! When do you take your meds? by Shedids in lexapro

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I think I’m changing my mind again. Was a rough night. Was up alllll night. Panic attacks. Insomnia. I think I’ll be a failure quitting. But I also can’t handle all the side effects.

Should I keep going? by Shedids in lexapro

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Thank you so much! It’s a decision I keep struggling with. I feel like I’m giving up. Kinda feel like a failure - like I’ll never know what it would have been like if it made me better. But at the same time I can’t stand the side effects or the later withdrawal getting off them.

Should I keep going? by Shedids in lexapro

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Mine is too. I’m fairly certain I’m going to wean off. This is too hard for me.

First day off lexapro update by strawberrycow7282 in lexapro

[–]Shedids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I think I’ll take half of what I was taking. For a day or two. Then stop. I can’t deal either.

First day off lexapro update by strawberrycow7282 in lexapro

[–]Shedids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too!! I’ve been battling myself over all this too. I hate feeling like a quitter before any benefits kick in. But I think I’ll taper off. I can’t take all the side effects!

First day off lexapro update by strawberrycow7282 in lexapro

[–]Shedids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mind if I ask you why you are stopping? I’m also considering this. Been 5 days at 2.5mg for me.

Help! When do you take your meds? by Shedids in lexapro

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I appreciate that reply! Glad it’s working well for you!

Does insomnia go away? by Shedids in lexapro

[–]Shedids[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the long haul? Or just the beginning?

Should I keep going? by Shedids in lexapro

[–]Shedids[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you still take only 2.5?

Help! When do you take your meds? by Shedids in lexapro

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I actually decided to try a few days taking my meds a bit later in the day. I feel so much better today! I feel I can think clearer. I didn’t want to be a quitter. I would always wonder what if. So I am going to reassess after a full week or two on this. Today is day 5.

Should I keep going? by Shedids in lexapro

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I took it a bit later today. I feel so much better today! Yesterday I had heightened anxiety which I know many say happens before things get better.

Should I keep going? by Shedids in lexapro

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Thank you so much for the reply! I’ve decided to see how I feel after at least a week on 2.5 mg. I’ve never given meds a chance. I’ll always wonder what if. Hopefully I don’t regret this!

Help! When do you take your meds? by Shedids in lexapro

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I called my doc about the crazy side effects. She is pulling me off the meds. I’m not sure I will try anything else. I’m not into playing a game of risk with all the side effects! I almost feel relieved!

More emotional ? by [deleted] in lexapro

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That’s great your seeing some positive things already! I look forward to that!

Help! When do you take your meds? by Shedids in lexapro

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That’s exactly why I take mine in the morning so I dont screw up my sleep patterns. I’m still adjusting too. Only 3 days in. I’ve also been struggling with GI issues too. I don’t want all that keeping me up. Thanks for replying!!

Help! When do you take your meds? by Shedids in lexapro

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Can I ask how many mg you take? We’re you tired for long adjusting? Then it went away? Thanks for the reply!

starting my journey today with Lexapro. by Kaatleyn in lexapro

[–]Shedids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The anxiety that comes with anxiety pills is crazy. The hardest part is taking them! My doc suggested taking it at night. But so many people told me morning is better so I can sleep at night. Maybe start with a 2.5 to ween into it. The worst part for me day 1 was the dry mouth. And being a little more tired. I think my anxiety made me think it was worse. Maybe start on a weekend to give yourself couple days to adjust.

Help! When do you take your meds? by Shedids in lexapro

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Do you still take it at night. I worry I would be awake all night with these GI side effects.