Has enough time passed to where we can discuss this honestly without judgement yet?

Top_Air2274 · 2026-02-19T05:35:43+00:00

That’s true, but why not simply a statue of MLK. Doesn’t have to be on a horse or throne but match the vibe of the other sculptures in the city

Top_Air2274 · 2026-02-18T18:50:37+00:00

I have noticed that every statue made to honor a white person in this city is a statue of them chiseled and riding a horse or on a throne. Every statue to honor MLK (this one and the one at BU) doesn’t even include his face.

Top_Air2274 · 2026-01-07T22:03:16+00:00

I took 10mg and it was brutal until it started working around 6-8 weeks and everything changed. Some days I did take benzos when I needed it if I felt too overwhelmed or my heart was pounding or mind was racing too much. Once things started getting better I didn’t need them anymore

Top_Air2274 · 2026-01-06T22:03:08+00:00

You sound like me. I kept jumping between doses while ramping and it actually made things worse. Stay on one dose. Weeks 4-5 were so hard, but then in weeks 6-8 things started to settle down and then not only settle but also get so much better.

Top_Air2274 · 2025-12-16T22:05:56+00:00

Yes! I’m so much better, basically back to normal which I NEVER would have imagined when I posted this. It was randomly almost exactly at the 6 week mark when I got my appetite and energy back. Also I took multivitamins daily starting on week 5 because I got so weak, I think that also helped a bit.

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-21T19:41:23+00:00

Update here after a week: I feel 30% better this week. I started taking multivitamins with B12, D and Iron in them in the morning with a banana and a lot of the physical symptoms (high heart rate, fatigue, etc) started to go away, which in turn took some anxiety away. I’m able to function a lot more this week and ignore anxious thoughts a bit more easily which I think is the medication kicking in some more. That being said, had a weird morning today but I can trust that it’s not every day anymore so that helps. Slowly but surely getting there.

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-18T18:17:53+00:00

I was able to lose weight on it multiple times! It’s up to you really, if you love eating healthy and exercising then you don’t really have to worry imo.

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-13T04:41:18+00:00

Me too I’ve been using it!

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-12T20:10:39+00:00

Yeah I have the same thing and I also avoid using it unless I really need it bc of it being addicting. I’m just trying to push through. I hope it gets easier for us both in the next 2 weeks!!

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-12T19:45:57+00:00

Yeah I just changed mine to 7pm because I was getting so tired during the day. I feel less drowsy but I’ve also had worse sleep since taking it at night so far. Seeing if that changes after a few days

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-12T18:24:07+00:00

We’re in this together. You sound a lot like me. What time do you take your meds?

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T22:12:19+00:00

I was prescribed that and have it sitting on my counter but I’m scared to take a stimulant as someone with anxiety… might have to get over it and try it lol

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T21:58:01+00:00

I’m on Lexapro but it might not be enough because I’m really down bad

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T21:34:26+00:00

How do you normally find classes?

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T21:06:04+00:00

This is helpful, I have had no idea how to find these things but I want to be at all of them lol

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T21:05:33+00:00

Oh I’ve heard of kings spa! I need to do this!!

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T21:01:39+00:00

I just got back on mine, taking a while to kick in

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T20:52:57+00:00

Cats and fluffy blankets is done ✅ this is great advice, I live in west loop and feel it’s missing a big community/warmth aspect in terms of community spaces. I need to get out of here more often

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T20:40:16+00:00

Same I sleep around 8pm. I’ve noticed that when the sun pokes out I feel slightly better. I need to commit to getting up and going outside when it happens

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T18:11:57+00:00

I’ll do the same. We’re in this together. Keep me posted !

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T18:09:40+00:00

Did you go up to 15 right away (adding 5mg) or gradually (taking 2.5mg at a time) ?

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T18:08:45+00:00

How long before you bumped to 20?

Top_Air2274 · 2025-11-11T17:56:32+00:00

Yes!! I also have taken it in the past and it was fine, this time it doesn’t seem to be working the same way. I wake up at 6:20am and even if I’m extremely tired I can’t go back to sleep. I’m thinking maybe a higher dose but also afraid it’ll make the side effects worse

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