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Luvlylady
Earned My Bragging Rights!
Member since 5/05 6141 total posts
Name:
Alexandria
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Anxiety Medicine Help!
Please tell Me your experience if you are taking an Anxiety med!
Would like to know how long it took to work.
Is it helping you deal with everyday life.
Any side affects to report!
TIA!
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Posted 10/3/08 9:40 PM  |
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4ForMe
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Member since 11/05 5666 total posts
Name:
Barbara
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
I tried Lexapro for about 2 weeks and was having a whole bunch of strange side effects (and still had anxiety) so I stopped taking it.
Now, when I'm a little stressed and anxious I take a supplement called Stress Arrest (it's vitamin B, Gaba and some other stuff). It really helps and the best part is it is all natural.
If I'm really anxiety ridden, I take a Xanyx.
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| Posted 10/3/08 9:54 PM |
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Candy Girl
Candy girl- you are so sweet!
Member since 11/07 6349 total posts
Name:
erin
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
I also took Lexapro for a brief period of time and I loved it. I went off once I found out I was PG, but as soon as I stop breastfeeding, I'm going right back on again. I was on 5mg and it took about a week to kick in.
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| Posted 10/3/08 9:55 PM |
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klingklang77
kraftwerk!
Member since 7/06 11487 total posts
Name:
Völlig losgelöst
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
Xanex worked for me, and I was also on Effexor. I didn't care for the latter so much. I am not on anything now and I just deal with anxiety on my own.
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| Posted 10/3/08 10:07 PM |
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justme4u
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/08 575 total posts
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
I've taken Zoloft and also Paxil. Paxil did nothing for me, and zoloft worked, but took a long time to kick in , almost 3 weeks. It worked great once it started to work. As for Xanax, the stuff is great but very addictive so be careful.
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| Posted 10/3/08 10:39 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
Member since 6/06 14437 total posts
Name:
C
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
The only thing that ever worked for me was Paxil and have been taking it off and on for about 8 yrs now. It takes a good 3-4 weeks to get into your system. There are other meds available if you need something to work sooner.
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| Posted 10/4/08 12:00 AM |
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DayDay
Livin' the Good Life....
Member since 9/06 5939 total posts
Name:
Dayna
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
DH takes Effexor for when he has anxiety attacks and it's worked wonders for him. He's so much calmer and more relaxed now and hasn't had a panic attack in months.
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| Posted 10/4/08 10:13 AM |
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pixiedust
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/07 553 total posts
Name:
<3
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
I am on Lexapro...but am weaning off now. I was on it for about 3 yrs...started at 10 mg for a week, at first I felt like I was in a dream world...and was still having panic attacks, so they upped my dosage to 20 mg. It started to work within the 1st week but it does take up to a month to feel the full effects. I did have some sides effects at first, clenching teeth at night, night-sweats...no appetite...but that was about it, eventually they diminished. It helped me A LOT! I was getting severe panic attacks EVERY DAY! The only thing is since then I have gained 25-30 pounds...I can't say it was only the meds...since I feel better I do eat more, I also noticed a change in libido...and energy level, I always wanted to sleep on the 20 mg. and there was a time where I felt I had no emotion...but as time went on I started to feel like myself again...minus the anxiety. So it did work...If you have any questions FM me about it.
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| Posted 10/4/08 10:49 AM |
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fuego
LIF Infant
Member since 5/08 91 total posts
Name:
Emily
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
This is really something to discuss with a psychiatrist. There are many options for dealing with anxiety- therapy and medication, but if you chose to go the meds route, I'd highly suggest talking to a psychiatrist.. They'll know better than a general practitioner about side effects and going on and off meds. Goodluck!
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| Posted 10/4/08 2:15 PM |
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Babe49
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Member since 4/08 1880 total posts
Name:
Maria
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
I took Zoloft and Ativan and had no side effects.
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| Posted 10/4/08 3:15 PM |
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CallaLily
Thank you, Saint Gerard!
Member since 10/07 4937 total posts
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
I took Lexapro for a few years and yes, I do have to say it did help me somewhat with everyday anxiety and depression. I never had any side effects until I decided to come off it. No one ever tells you about the withdrawal effects and I think that is wrong. It was not a pleasant experience. Please FM me is you have any more questions.
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| Posted 10/4/08 3:31 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
Name:
Susan
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Re: Anxiety Medicine Help!
Anxiety here.
Was on Lexapro for about 2 years. Went off because I felt like I could handle things better. I had therapy as well.
Then a year later I felt I wanted to try it again and the doc game me Lexapro. Took it for about 6 months and went off. It wasn't as great as Zoloft. With both, I did gain some weight. SSRIs tend to do that.
I have been and still go to therapy. I feel it's what really helps me at this point. I recommend both. My regular doc prescribed it and he also knows my therapist.
Side effects on Zoloft in the very beggining were nausea, headaches and a little insomnia. All of these passed within a week.
Full effects kicked in about 3 weeks.
I had no side effects from Lexapro.
eta: I call them, I don't give a sh!t pills". They made me not stress over stuff I shouldn't.
Message edited 10/4/2008 4:06:55 PM.
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