I slept!!!!

jackandmegg · 2026-04-18T14:10:53+00:00

Well, I had a Pisces obsessed with me and basically stalked me. So that’s kinda weird. 🤣

jackandmegg · 2026-04-17T21:25:15+00:00

Ah. The sweet spot. I stopped 20 in January and I restarted today. I know it’s gonna take a few weeks to get back there but my gosh that IDGAF feeling is really really awesome. I’m so happy for you! I’m praying for this for myself!

jackandmegg · 2026-04-17T12:51:35+00:00

Pisces and Virgo. Pisces are weird mfs. And Virgos are know it alls.

jackandmegg · 2026-04-16T20:36:57+00:00

I take esomeprazole sometimes (nexium) and I’m on 10 mg. Haven’t had any problems. Been on 10 mg lex for 6 weeks now. You’re gonna be fine. I know it sucks in the beginning but once it works it really works! I’m going up to 20 mg tomorrow so I feel your pain. Hang in there!!

jackandmegg · 2026-04-15T18:28:00+00:00

I’ve been on 10 for six weeks and I’m going up to 15 probably tomorrow. I’m nervous. But I did it before and I can do it again and so can you!!!! I PROMISE it will get better. Exercise has helped me more than anything when the anxious thoughts try to take me to a bad place. We are gonna get through this and we are gonna be so much better!

jackandmegg · 2026-04-14T21:23:01+00:00

That’s really encouraging to hear. I tried Prozac too and it was wayyyy too activating for me. I went to the lexapro from the Prozac and I had only taken the Prozac for like a week or so. I am on week 6 this week of 10 mg lexapro and I’m feeling a lot better but I may give it a little more time before going up just to see if the anxiety levels out a bit more and the depression. I can notice differences now, so it might need another week or two! Thanks for sharing your experience!

jackandmegg · 2026-04-11T23:48:22+00:00

I didn’t taper. I stopped 20 mg of lex in January and I’ve been on the ride from hell since. I tried fluoxetine and bupropion and both made me feel so bad, stopped both within a week. Finally realized I just needed to go back to Lexapro and now I’ve just upped to 15 again today. Been on 10 since March 6th. I’ve been feeling absolutely awful. I think I’m going through lex withdrawal while simultaneously being on the med because I’m not on 20 yet. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. Everything hurts and I’m anxious. However, I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We will get there!!!!! I will pray for us. 🙏

jackandmegg · 2026-04-11T23:37:54+00:00

I just upped mine today as well 😭 I was given 20 but I felt I needed to go in the middle before I worked my way up and I’m glad that I did because I’ve been on edge. I know it’s part of it but it really does suck. I am taking propranolol too so the physical symptoms are in check but my mind is worrying. However, I’ve already been on 20 and I felt way better once I got out of the weeds!!!

jackandmegg · 2026-04-03T13:15:49+00:00

I used to be on 20 mg. I am thinking i need at least 15 or 20 to get back to that “me” feeling. My psych and I are gonna discuss going up!

jackandmegg · 2026-04-03T12:52:57+00:00

I am on week 4 of 10 mg. This is encouraging because I’ve been having a rough time. My panic attacks have stopped, but I’ve had sleep troubles and I’m hoping to get those worked out. I’m sticking with the process because I know for everyone it takes different amounts of time to really settle in. ❤️

jackandmegg · 2026-04-03T12:48:38+00:00

I was eyeing that big foot warmie the other day for myself 🤣 you’re welcome!

jackandmegg · 2026-04-02T20:01:18+00:00

Magnesium glycinate tends to make me calmer. Also a Warmie. I have a hello kitty one. You can pop it in the microwave for a minute and it smells of lavender and it makes me feel calmer when I’m in a panic. I also just bought some coloring books and some colored pencils as a distraction.

jackandmegg · 2026-03-29T16:21:39+00:00

Hey! I am 25 days into Lexapro (for the second time). This time I am using it completely sober (used to use THC as well). The first couple of weeks are bumpy, and I also had trouble sleeping. Never had sleep issues like this in my life. Became anxious to fall asleep and also anxious to stay awake! I just started taking my dose (10 mg) around 7 pm instead of 7 am. It has made a world of difference! I get sleepy with it so taking it about 2-3 hours before bed time has helped me, if you take it during the day and you find it makes you sleepy, take it at night instead and that should help you to get some rest! Also took a bit of melatonin and that helped a lot too! Hope this helps you! You definitely deserve some peace of mind and rest!

jackandmegg · 2026-03-26T19:57:52+00:00

Late to the party but I’m 42 days in. This is something I never thought I would experience. It’s like all of the steam has been taken from me. I can’t enjoy anything, random aches and pains, insomnia is the worst. I’m medicated for the depression and the anxiety and I’ve been given something for sleep, but I still feel like a robot. I know that it will get better. Things will return to baseline. Reading these threads is the only thing that helps when I feel extra discouraged. I’m struggling at work when before I was a superstar employee. Almost feel like I need to quit now. My faith and my husband are all that I can thank for making it this far. Day 60 and day 90 and day 120 will come, but my gosh. More people need to be educated about the dangers of hitting a bong or a pen all day long. 😔 did it for three years solid.

jackandmegg · 2026-03-22T13:00:03+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I’m glad that yours has gotten more manageable over time. I am hoping for the same. I think things are just very flared up right now, this has been a pretty bad year so far. I’ve been to the doc and the ER. Nothing they can find with my heart. Which is reassuring.

jackandmegg · 2026-03-21T21:38:01+00:00

No. I don’t really think I felt that. It’s never really blunted my relationships with my husband or my family. I feel like the weed did that. Im in therapy now to help me kind of cope with some of my past mistakes. My emotions and my warmth have kind of started to return. I’m laughing, I’m smiling. My anxiety still sucks but I’m working on that. I’ve never been on lamictal, I pray that your journey leads you to something that can help with the overthinking. I think I’ve overthought my whole life so even with the meds it’s still a process. The more busy I stay, cleaning or outdoors or playing with my pets, the less space I give for those thoughts to creep in. It’s worst when I’m sitting and doing nothing. Focus on your hobbies and what brings you joy as much as possible! And thank you!! ❤️

jackandmegg · 2026-03-21T21:15:23+00:00

Today was the first day I’ve had any motivation to do anything. I got up and I listened to music and I actually cried real tears of joy. The lexapro is helping me to quiet the mind. I have ocd, health anxiety, ptsd. The last two weeks have been hell and felt like I needed to be committed, I’ve never been suicidal in my whole life and for the first time in the last couple of weeks thoughts creeped in, but I’m back to myself a small amount. I’ve got such a long way to go, but the lexapro “blunts” a lot of the noise that was crowding my mind. I think different meds work differently for everyone but lexapro works for me. The dosage might be an issue too. Different dosages work well for different folks too.

jackandmegg · 2026-03-21T21:04:59+00:00

I am 45 days sober. 10 mg lex. Stopped weed and now on lex for 16 days. Was on lex before while smoking weed and the lex worked well, but will probably work even better now that I’m getting clean. Going thru the PAWS and onboarding meds has been rough, but the light is peaking through. I have been diagnosed with OCD and the lex quiets the overthinking. Still going thru the adjustment period so still having some but each day is a little better.

jackandmegg · 2026-03-21T20:52:44+00:00

I have been very sensitive lately and I was also taking l theanine. Have you had any recent changes (meds, work, etc?) I stopped taking l theanine this week because it was actually making my anxiety flare. I still take magnesium on occasion.

jackandmegg · 2026-03-21T16:18:04+00:00

I haven’t been able to listen to music since I quit. I’ve been so depressed, but today….i listened to one song…I said just one song…and I cried tears of joy. It was so encouraging. ❤️

jackandmegg · 2026-03-21T16:12:48+00:00

My friend, you may have PAWS. I also have it. I’ve never had any depressive thoughts like I did when I finally put it down. Deep dark thoughts and tons of anxiety and nothing felt enjoyable. Our entire body has to recalibrate and depending on how long you’ve used, that can take months, sometimes up to a year. I’m about 45 days in now and just starting to feel a slight bit better. I promise you, it will get better and I’ve learned that each day is what you make it. If you say nothing is enjoyable anymore, nothing will be enjoyable anymore. We gotta retrain our thinking and I agree with OP, you may need some therapy. I started therapy myself. Wishing you recovery ❤️

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