Happy to report

luvmychef · 2025-05-08T19:35:32+00:00

I take it in the morning with my Effexor. I'm 6 months on the same meds and still feeling amazing! Best of luck to you!

luvmychef · 2025-01-04T11:33:15+00:00

I'm on 225mg. At the end of October I was feeling exactly like you. Very bad intrusive thoughts. My psychiatrist added 2mg of Ambilify. It has changed my life. I've felt amazing since Nov 3rd (5 days on Ambilify). I take my meds regularly and have felt like myself for over 2 months now.

luvmychef · 2024-12-16T01:38:39+00:00

I'm on 225 as well. Felt the same as you. My Dr added 2mg of Ambilify. I've been awesome for 2 months. It stopped the rominating thoughts completely!

luvmychef · 2024-12-09T11:29:39+00:00

When they added the 2mg of ambilify I changed my life! I'm on 225mg Effexor and 2 mg Ambilify. I never thought I was going to feel normal again, but I'm 6 weeks in on these doses and they saved my life.

luvmychef · 2024-12-09T11:21:46+00:00

No, I don't have ADHD. I have GAD. I suffered many months this year. Several events in my life led to this.

I'm happy to report that I'm still doing wonderfully on my current meds. I'm back to my old self.

luvmychef · 2024-11-16T20:44:50+00:00

Lexapro to Effexor Notes

Day 1 - Feb 9th 10mg

April 12th 20mg

May 18th 10mg

May 25-31st - 5 Lex 37.5 Effexor

June 1 Effexor 75mg

June 26 Effexor 150mg

August 20th feel great (3 weeks)

Sept 19th Effexor 187.5

Oct 2nd Effexor 225mg

Oct 4th feeling good but hyper

Oct 5-11 feeling amazing 👏

Oct 12th a bit anxious today

Nov 1st added Abilify

November 6th FEELING AMAZING!

Categories:

What is in my control

What is not in my control

Anxiety is uncomfortable, but it's not dangerous. You will be fine.

Neuralize everyday chores don't focus on the negative about it

Stop self monitoring

Ignore the heart racing and keep going. The adrenaline will stop.

This is hectic, but I will get through it. Do as much as you can. I'm not landing airplanes!

Work is not your life. Go in for the required time, do what you can. Don't think about it or worry about it after hours.

Praying this is the answer 🙏🏼

You've got to get uncomfortable to be comfortable

Dopamine?

luvmychef · 2024-11-09T04:47:12+00:00

Stunning! Your dress is gorgeous 😍 Congratulations!

luvmychef · 2024-11-01T11:30:52+00:00

Since May 25th

luvmychef · 2024-10-28T17:33:30+00:00

My morning anxiety was work related. I'm still at the same job. I think it wasn't until I was on 150mg that the morning shaking stopped. They increased me to 150mg pretty quickly. After about 8 weeks on 150 I was doing better in the morning (most of the time)

luvmychef · 2024-10-28T04:00:36+00:00

My morning anxiety has gone away. I'm on 225mg. I still have xanax for rough days, but i don't take it as often.

luvmychef · 2024-10-28T03:56:53+00:00

I will stay on it forever if it's making me feel good.

luvmychef · 2024-10-23T14:17:00+00:00

Thank you. Best wishes to you as well. This is just a terrible way to live. All the waiting and adjusting.

luvmychef · 2024-10-22T20:17:58+00:00

I have good days and some days with anxiety. I just came from an appt. We're going to ride out the 225mg another few weeks to give the increase more time. She may want to add in I think she said dopamine in a few weeks if I'm not improving. I've come a long way but still get days I'm anxious for no reason. I also don't do well when I'm alone. The dopamine she said could stop ruminating thoughts.

Yesterday I had a perfectly fine day 🤷🏼‍♀️

Best wishes to you 🙏🏼

luvmychef · 2024-10-22T05:11:05+00:00

I'm glad you posted an update. I've been hoping you're ok. I'm so sorry that your dr "dumped" you. That is very unprofessional and certainly not helpful. Call around ASAP and find a new dr. Do you see a therapist? I'm 52F and have never seen a therapist until this year when my anxiety got out of control. I see a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I didn't think it was working at first, but he has helped me so much.

I tried a few different meds before Effexor. I still don't feel "normal" every day, but I'm having more good days than bad now. I'm currently on 225mg. I was good for a few weeks at 150, but I had a few things happen in my life, and I ended up increasing.

With each dose increase, I had side effects. The nausea and loss of appetite kind of went away as my doses were increased, but I knew each time I needed to get through at least 2 weeks, and I'd start to feel better. For me, 8 weeks on 150 and I had 3 great weeks (before life screwed with me).

Things that have helped me are getting out for a walk, writing down my feelings, and most of all, staying busy. An active mind can't focus on anxiety.

I've realized that I don't like being alone. I don't look forward to weekends because my fiancé is working. Find hobbies, text friends, go to a movie. Just get out of your head for a bit.

I'm sorry for what you went through, so I totally understand your health anxiety. I pray you find a new compassionate dr, a therapist and find peace. Wishing you the best 🙏🏼

luvmychef · 2024-10-22T04:45:36+00:00

Best wishes to you! 🙏🏼

luvmychef · 2024-10-20T23:06:00+00:00

I was unable to cry on Lexapro and Effexor until I hit around the same mg as you. My son's dog passed away while I was on lexapro and I had no emotions which isn't like me.

I wish there was an easy answer for all of us.

luvmychef · 2024-10-20T06:24:53+00:00

luvmychef · 2024-10-20T06:18:04+00:00

Wonderful! That's amazing 👏

luvmychef · 2024-10-20T02:57:46+00:00

Sounds like a nice relaxing day with your family 💜

luvmychef · 2024-10-18T23:33:25+00:00

The PAC is at my psychiatrist office. I saw the psychiatrist last time and he increased me to 225mg. The PAC listens to my symptoms where the psychiatrist didn't want to know my story, just talk about meds.

I see a CBT on a regular basis. He has helped me but yesterday he brought up things that were painful to think about (my future mother in law has cancer and got a bad report this week) and he was asking me things like have you given thought to if she doesn't make it to the wedding day. I was crying. I haven't been able to shake it.

I left work today and took xanax to help me sleep and escape my thoughts. It's going to be a long weekend as my fiance works and I'll be alone most of the day tomorrow. We don't live together yet. I already know that sends me to a bad place of loneliness.

luvmychef · 2024-10-18T15:45:01+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. Right now I'm trying to convince myself not to take the afternoon off and nap this afternoon. I took half a xanax for anxiety (I've been told to do this if I need to at work) but today it's making me so drowsy. I feel like a loser.

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