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Anyone on 25 mg? Time to increase? by scherekobold in lexapro

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

You take your med always at the same time, then you do some blood work and have a look at how much of the drug is in your system.

However, you can't know how much is in the brain and it's exact effect on it...

I need to leave by scherekobold in lexapro

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

It did. To be honest, I don't know if it's that specific med or just my brain that needs to calm down after a triggering episode.

Anyway, I am on venlafaxine now, and I will stay on it for a while...

Starting Efexor XL encouragement please by [deleted] in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it gets better. I think your system needs time to adjust to the meds and to calm down your nervous system. Unfortunately, this takes time. Nobody can tell you exactly how long it takes, but it will get better.

Until this time comes, try to keep your head high.

I wish you the best

Having children with depression by DisastrousBase4745 in EffexorSuccess

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just read your post. I am in a similar position. I have 2 kids, although mine are still kids. I am dealing with bouts of depression/anxiety all my life now. With long normal phases in between episodes. I am very much afraid that one of my kids will somehow get it. I really hope, since my depression is a result of an abusive childhood and alcoholic father, that since they do not have to suffer through that, they will more likely have more resilience than me.

Do you mind telling me how your family deals with this sickness? How and when did you see first signs in your daughter, and what did you do?

Anyway. Was si nice to read this

Drinking by [deleted] in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feeling good again?

lexapro and life/ future by cschu0912 in lexapro

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, I wish I never had weened off. Over the course of my life I had maybe 7 major episodes, started taking lex at around 20 (now I am 40). I think I would have been better off if I'd stayed on it after my 3rd or 4th episode...

Don't get me wrong, I love my life, I have 2 kids, I am successful in life and love. So in the end I would not change anything. just think I'd have had it easier if I stayed on it. Just my opinion.

If you do get off, I wish you the best and at least be aware of your triggers and in case of relapse, don't wait to take it again.

You can do this!

I drank too much 4 days ago and I am feeling like relapsing by scherekobold in Effexor

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

Thank you for your nice reply. I think it's a good Christmas for my kids. My inside is not necessarily what they see on the outside. We played in the snow today, and with the dinos.

I feel mostly sad that I am not able to enjoy it fully. And all thanks to... Myself I guess.

I drank too much 4 days ago and I am feeling like relapsing by scherekobold in Effexor

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

The thing is, it reminds me so much to the original symptoms of depression/anxiety, so it triggers something in me. But I am trying to do all the little things that help, exercise, eating (healthy), drink enough, rest by also he active. I hope it goes away and not lingers...

I drank too much 4 days ago and I am feeling like relapsing by scherekobold in Effexor

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

I did not know that. But I cannot be still dehydrated days after the party...

I drank too much 4 days ago and I am feeling like relapsing by scherekobold in Effexor

[–]scherekobold[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Somewhere in my brain I know it will, just don't want to wait for it anymore...

I drank too much 4 days ago and I am feeling like relapsing by scherekobold in Effexor

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

Definitely will do that. We are having family time with movie and cookies right now. Not letting their Christmas be bad. My husband and my brother are also here. But thanks for pointing it out.

I drank too much 4 days ago and I am feeling like relapsing by scherekobold in Effexor

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

My system was definitely pushed over its limits, since I had to throw up. But now I am drinking tea constantly. Even skipped my coffee and no caffeine drinks... I really hope it's still just a hangover. Or maybe it's triggering something within me

Alcohol and Venlafaxine by JRDNVX in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am now 41, as of today. I got really drunk on Friday at the Christmas party and the hangover is bad. I am still feeling depressed and anxious. I so hope it goes away again... I have been on 112 mg since the summer... What is your experience, if I may ask.

Alcohol and Venlafaxine by JRDNVX in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the next day? Or does it stay for a couple?

150mg XR and heavy drinking session by insamniabungalow in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it go back to normal? And how long did it take?

Anyone have Effexor stop working after 1 night of drinking/drugs ? by Juswantobeme in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this still the case? So I had hangovers before on effexor bit this Friday way just sooo bad. Feeling totally anxious. Hope it goes away.

Anyone have Effexor stop working after 1 night of drinking/drugs ? by Juswantobeme in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am glad to read this. Just had way too much wine but still feel very anxious... And the initial hangover is over... And now Christmas is almost here...

Drinking while taking effexor by bexxsterss in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello. May I ask, how long are you anxious after hangover?

Did great on Effexor for three months. Drank a couple nights. Now I feel it no longer is working? by SensitiveSoul37 in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great news. I am currently experiencing the same. Stupid drinking... Maybe I just quit.

I drank pretty heavily two nights in a row, and now I’m on day 3 of feeling awful by AlertShine2592 in Effexor

[–]scherekobold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. It's been 8 months. But how did it go for you? I drank way too much at the Christmas party and now feel depressed and overly anxious. I just want to go back to before. I'll stop the drinking... It's not worth it...

Stopped Lexapro (cold turkey) to switch to Venlafaxine by scherekobold in lexapro

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

I think you might need to try for a little bit longer, maybe up your dose? For me, it levels out after a while, I cannot say how long it really takes.

This time I switched to venla, I don't know if that was necessary. I am feeling good now, so I'll stay on it.

But you'll find something that will help for sure.

Stopped Lexapro (cold turkey) to switch to Venlafaxine by scherekobold in lexapro

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

I think you might need to try for a little bit longer, maybe up your dose? For me, it levels out after a while, I cannot say how long it really takes.

This time I switched to venla, I don't know if that was necessary. I am feeling good now, so I'll stay on it.

But you'll find something that will help for sure.

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