New Member Question

[Guest guest]

>

My name is Daisy, and I have a 21 month old daughter, Maren, who was

> implanted with a Nucleus 24 Contour at age 11 months.... My husband

and I are contemplating a second implant for Maren.

Here are some questions we have for this group:

>

> 1. Does anyone out there have a little one who has two implants?

If

> so, do they wear two body worn processors? Maren is very small,

and

> I'm afraid two of these boxes around her waist could be quite

> cumbersome.

>

> 2. Does anyone out there have a little one who is already wearing

a

> Cochlear 3G behind the ear processor?

>

> 3. Does anyone out there have a child who did just fine with ONE

> implant, but still decided to get the other ear implanted as well?

>

Daisy, my daughter, Annika was bilaterally implanted on March 1 04.

She wears two BWP. She does have the AB implant so there are some

differences and I can't answer about the 3 G. I can tell you that my

daughter is small and also has spastic CP so the balance was a big

issue for us when she was implanted. Actually she is doing just fine

with them. She wears one on each side of her body and had no

problems adjusting the the weight of them. She wears a kind of

halter top under her shirts which carries her processor.

Since she was implanted with two from the start, I can't tell you the

difference between one vs two except to say that I love the bilateral

for her. She does so great with localization and in part I credit

how well she is doing to the bilateral. If I had it to do all over

again, I would do both again. I don't regret taking away the

possibility of hair cell or any other technology that is coming

along. For me she needed to hear now and that is what we gave her.

Mom of 4

Marcus 14

daniel 12

Jon 11

annika 2.5

bilaterally implanted 3/1/04

hookup 3/25/04

spastic diaplegic CP

> Eugene, OR

[Guest guest]

Hi Florie -

Welcome to the group.

I take my Lex in the evening, because it makes me sleepy. By the time I

wake up, I feel pretty normal. We all have our own unique reactions, so, I

would suggest you talk to your doctor about when to take it, if you want to

switch times you are taking it. He may have a reason for wanting you to take

it

in the morning, that we don't know about here.

I have only been on Lex 3 days myself...I know it is kind of scary to start

this medication, or any med, for that matter. I am taking a leap of faith

here, hoping it will make my life here a calmer and less worrisome experience!

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Hi Florie,

Just wanted to say it takes a few weeks or more for your body to fully adjust to

the medication. Lexapro has been a godsend for me. I've been taking it for

several years now (at a lower dose now). I had depression since I was a child.

I had a major depression at 8 years old after my family and I made a major move.

I also had major depression while going through a divorce from my first husband

and after my father died. It's helped me feel " normal " and live a pretty normal

life, (except for some PMDD). Be patient and give your body some time to

adjust. I have also previously taken Wellbutrin and could not tolerate it.

Lexapro has been different and positive for me.

Christie

" Florence Tomasulo & M. Gray, Ph.D. " <ftgray@...> wrote:

Hi. I'm happy to find this group. I've already learned a lot from

reading previous posts and have a question for the group regarding the

best time to take the meds. My doctor told me to take it first thing

in the morning, but I am wondering if it might be more effective if I

take it in the evening.:

Some quick background: I have had mild depression for several years,

was very happy to finally quit Paxil back in February. All went well

until several problems hit me all at once this summer (three biopsies,

disk disease, and bad family problems). While waiting for the results

of the latest biopsy, I felt like I was slipping back into depression

and asked my internist to give me something for the anxiety. He

prescribed Wellbutrin. The Wellbutrin immediately cranked up the

anxiety to panic attacks. When I told the doctor, he simply increased

my dose! After 2 weeks, I felt like I was coming completely apart and

saw a psychiatrist who immediately took me off the Wellbutrin, gave my

body some time to rest (the anxiety attacks remain) and put me on

Lexapro last Tuesday.

I've now been on Lexapro for 6 days and have noticed a tremendous

improvement in both my depression and anxiety. I am looking forward to

continued improvement. My one problem is that I am awakening very

early in the morning feeling 'speedy' and cannot get back to sleep. I

usually get up around 6 or 7, take my pill (10mg)and feel much better

within a few hours. Afternoons and evenings are pretty good--

especially compared to where I was just a few weeks ago when I was

extremely depressed and having nearly constant panic attacks.

I'd appreciate any input from those who might have some ideas about the

early morning awakenings feeling speedy--this was happening before I

began the Lexapro and I wonder if it will pass as I continue to take

the medication, or if I need to tweak the time or the dosage.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any advice or

reassurance you could provide. I really feel confident that Lexapro is

going to help me through this rough time, just need a little advice on

how to best make use of it.

Florie Gray

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/28/2005 12:49:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

coffeex10@... writes:

Although a lot of people here claim Lexapro makes them tired, I dont know

why because

it is designed to energise, so its best taken in the morning.

Hi -

I think it is just the weaning on process that is making me tired, although,

Paxil did the same thing to me. So, I take it at night, under my doctor's

advice. My experience is that first it makes me drowsy, then, by morning, I

am energized. So, we will see what happens over time..

Interesting how our bodies react differently to the same med.

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

I plan to speak to my doctor about changing the time of day I take it

when I see him next week,

Hi,

I was also considering changing the time I take the Lex.

I don't want to skip one dose and I don't want to take an extra dose

at night if I already took one in the morning. Guess I will see what

the Doc says.

ann

[Guest guest]

Hi there! I would like to hear from some of you that have started Lexapro for

anxiety, what were your symptoms? We had a hard time deciding if my symptoms

were bad enough to be on something. I just am so curious about this drug.

Someone here said that now they are depressed on Lexapro and they weren't

before. Maybe that is because in the beginning we feel a little " weird " on it,

maybe its not depressed. What are your thoughts? Thanks,

[Guest guest]

! I am so sorry that you are going through all that. You will be in

my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the stomach feeling

jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able to do my

daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank God! In time

I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you because this

is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great married girls and

3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this other than my

health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a pill for that.

I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic, another pill, and

I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots of pills and

that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who knows.......I

guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/29/2005 9:00:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

susanb4piano@... writes:

You will be in

my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the stomach

feeling

jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able to do my

daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank God!

, I could have written this. Amazing. We have so much in common. I

also take lots of other meds for high blood pressure, my blood sugar runs

high, and my doctor tells me it is most likely only a matter of time before I

get

diabetes, even though I exercise and take pretty good care of myself. I

also have 3 grandchildren, and a good marriage. You are younger than I am....I

am 53. But, we are close in age...amazing.

I wonder how many of us have similarites we don't know about yet?

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Hi Alison -

Anxiety over health issues is another issue I have....I find it very easy to

get overly concerned about health issues. Also, I am a Virgo...we worry

over health issues...lol.

Can you describe what racing thoughts are?

I wish you the best...It sounds like you have a lot that you are dealing

with.

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

susan.,

I said I was on it for anxiety and got depressed as of now which is

about 6 months after starting. I am alison by the way.

symptoms... my anxiety is awful so no question. I have visible tremors

and shaking, shortness of breath, dizzy, feelings of drowning or doom ..

intense fear, my body feels like electricity ..like a live wire is

running through,stomach upset, fear of dying. heart beats out of my

chest, insomnia. the list goes on and on. I have panic attacks general

anxiety and agoraphobia. I never felt depressed only the anxiety

end..though they say the two go together really. I think the roots may be

somewhat the same in terms of trauma or cause for feelings ( I have no

idea about the chemical nature in terms if similarities and differences)

it is only in the last month or so ..that I want to burst into tears

daily . i am having more trouble doing things.. BUT I want you to know my

anxiety is not under control and has been going on for a year. this is

coupled with health issues that cause daily pain and I am also in a

financial crisis due to disability check issues.. so all these things may

be contributing to more depressed feelings. still..the depression does

not even seem to be connected to anything ..not like specific thoughts

...it is just there. I feel like I have to hide behind my sunglasses

because I may break into uncontrolled tears at any moment. this is new

for me.

alison

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:31:03 EDT susanb4piano@... writes:

> Hi there! I would like to hear from some of you that have started

> Lexapro for

> anxiety, what were your symptoms? We had a hard time deciding if my

> symptoms

> were bad enough to be on something. I just am so curious about this

> drug.

> Someone here said that now they are depressed on Lexapro and they

> weren't

> before. Maybe that is because in the beginning we feel a little

> " weird " on it,

> maybe its not depressed. What are your thoughts? Thanks,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/29/2005 11:44:09 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

chapmn47@... writes:

I have addiction issues as a recovering alcoholic so no one will

prescribe me anything for anxiety except for the Lexapro which doesn't

always do the trick anxiety wise. I just live with the heart pounding and

chest tightness.

Really? I thought Lexapro was one of the better ones for anxiety. That

just sucks, having to live with those symptoms....Is there anything that you do

that can relieve your anxiety, such as physical activity, or yoga, or

something? Or chocolate? lol.

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

thank

you .. I wish youwell alsoo. my anxiety ..In MY opinion is over my

health also ( and a few other things like e in all forms) but health is

what started it. I got real sick 2 years ago and it has been one thing

after another since.. but no diagnosis..so now I am not sure if it is all

anxiety ..if it is health or if it is a combo deal. I am very confused.

but one thing is for sure. I do have arthritis

all over my body at 35 years old.. and when I feel sick I go into a

panic. the illness thing came 1st then I started with the attacks a year

later ..triggered by a job loss due to my health issues.

piano how lovely!

i was teaching preschool but my training is in fine art.

i worry all the time too...racing thoughts.. that is a sign of anxiety

issues BUT you may be better helped by therpay there.

the heart thing could actually be causing it cause that is antoher thing

that sets me off is my heart beating wildly ...that is from the general

anxiety and when I feel it I go into a panic.

peace and best wishes

alison

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:59:59 EDT susanb4piano@... writes:

> ! I am so sorry that you are going through all that. You

> will be in

> my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the

> stomach feeling

> jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able to

> do my

> daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank

> God! In time

> I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you

> because this

> is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great married

> girls and

> 3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this other

> than my

> health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a pill

> for that.

> I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic, another

> pill, and

> I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots of

> pills and

> that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who

> knows.......I

> guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

susan,

could it be the pills? that is what I am starting to wonder in terms of

myself? alison ( and I do not mean the lex) alison

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:59:59 EDT susanb4piano@... writes:

> ! I am so sorry that you are going through all that. You

> will be in

> my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the

> stomach feeling

> jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able to

> do my

> daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank

> God! In time

> I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you

> because this

> is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great married

> girls and

> 3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this other

> than my

> health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a pill

> for that.

> I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic, another

> pill, and

> I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots of

> pills and

> that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who

> knows.......I

> guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , I also have numerous health issues that seem to make me anxious

and depressed although the depression is a non issue now that I am on the

Lex. But I worry about finances as I am on a fixed income due to being on

disability. I figure these issues are real and my anxiety is justified but

that doesn't mean that I like it....I just accept my situation and know that

there is no light in the end of the tunnel for me and accept it for what it

is and take my life one day at a time.

Sue C

-- Re: New Member Question

! I am so sorry that you are going through all that. You will be in

my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the stomach

feeling

jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able to do my

daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank God! In

time

I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you because

this

is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great married girls

and

3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this other than my

health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a pill for

that.

I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic, another pill, and

I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots of pills

and

that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who knows......

I

guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

[Guest guest]

Hi sueC. I know this is noty a lexapro question but please may ask how

long and how many appeals it took for you to get perm. disability? also

is it ebough to scrape by on? I am in the process of filign I have an

advocate ..but I have no income.. I am in deep sh-t . no wonder I am

feeling depressed. I like your attitude of acceptance sue . ....alison

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 12:32:05 -0400 (Eastern Standard Time) " Sue Chapman "

<chapmn47@...> writes:

> Hi , I also have numerous health issues that seem to make me

> anxious

> and depressed although the depression is a non issue now that I am

> on the

> Lex. But I worry about finances as I am on a fixed income due to

> being on

> disability. I figure these issues are real and my anxiety is

> justified but

> that doesn't mean that I like it....I just accept my situation and

> know that

> there is no light in the end of the tunnel for me and accept it for

> what it

> is and take my life one day at a time.

>

> Sue C

>

>

> -- Re: New Member Question

>

> ! I am so sorry that you are going through all that. You

> will be in

>

> my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the

> stomach

> feeling

> jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able to

> do my

> daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank

> God! In

> time

> I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you

> because

> this

> is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great married

> girls

> and

> 3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this other

> than my

>

> health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a pill

> for

> that.

> I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic, another

> pill, and

>

> I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots of

> pills

> and

> that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who

> knows......

> I

> guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Alison, My application was accepted the first time around and I didn't

have to get an advocate or a Lawyer to fight for appeals. I applied in

January and got my acceptance letter in May. How much you get for a monthly

benefit will depend on how much you worked and paid into the system. Most of

my working years, I worked 2 and 3 jobs just to keep ahead of my medical

bills so I paid a lot into the system and get a good monthly check but it's

not enough to live on because of lots of medical bills that dog me. There's

nothing I can do about my situation. I've cut back as far as I can and

cannot work. So, I just do the best I can one day at a time. No one will

treat my anxiety because there are no safe non addicting antianxiety meds

out there. I have addiction issues as a recovering alcoholic so no one will

prescribe me anything for anxiety except for the Lexapro which doesn't

always do the trick anxiety wise. I just live with the heart pounding and

chest tightness.

Sue

C

-- Re: New Member Question

>

> ! I am so sorry that you are going through all that. You

> will be in

>

> my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the

> stomach

> feeling

> jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able to

> do my

> daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank

> God! In

> time

> I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you

> because

> this

> is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great married

> girls

> and

> 3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this other

> than my

>

> health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a pill

> for

> that.

> I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic, another

> pill, and

>

> I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots of

> pills

> and

> that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who

> knows......

> I

> guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

thank you sue C. The govt does not even have the papers yet. I have an

advocate from the get go ( not cause of an appeal yet) See this may be in

my favor ..I go to a clinic run by Los Angeles county for my anxiety ..

they say I cannot work. they got me the advocate. I looked at my S

Security statement and I will get somethign but doesn't look great I am

talking 600 bucks a month ..that is not really gonna cut it..9 but beter

than the zero I have now) I have TONS of medical bills and other debt I

now cannot pay. when you orginally got accepted what was the wait between

application send in and 1st check? I am in so much trouble right now.. no

income denied by social services for cash $ cause I stillhave an open

bank account woth checks that need to cash out and never seem to. the $

is an illusion.I am palyign a big waiting game..and if I am rejected it

is going to be BIG trouble. You are on it for medical issues correct? not

mental health???? alison

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 14:35:03 -0400 (Eastern Standard Time) " Sue Chapman "

<chapmn47@...> writes:

> Hi Alison, My application was accepted the first time around and I

> didn't

> have to get an advocate or a Lawyer to fight for appeals. I applied

> in

> January and got my acceptance letter in May. How much you get for a

> monthly

> benefit will depend on how much you worked and paid into the system.

> Most of

> my working years, I worked 2 and 3 jobs just to keep ahead of my

> medical

> bills so I paid a lot into the system and get a good monthly check

> but it's

> not enough to live on because of lots of medical bills that dog me.

> There's

> nothing I can do about my situation. I've cut back as far as I can

> and

> cannot work. So, I just do the best I can one day at a time. No

> one will

> treat my anxiety because there are no safe non addicting antianxiety

> meds

> out there. I have addiction issues as a recovering alcoholic so no

> one will

> prescribe me anything for anxiety except for the Lexapro which

> doesn't

> always do the trick anxiety wise. I just live with the heart

> pounding and

> chest tightness.

>

> Sue

> C

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> -- Re: New Member Question

> >

> > ! I am so sorry that you are going through all that. You

>

> > will be in

> >

> > my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the

> > stomach

> > feeling

> > jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able

> to

> > do my

> > daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank

>

> > God! In

> > time

> > I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you

> > because

> > this

> > is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great

> married

> > girls

> > and

> > 3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this

> other

> > than my

> >

> > health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a

> pill

> > for

> > that.

> > I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic, another

>

> > pill, and

> >

> > I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots

> of

> > pills

> > and

> > that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who

> > knows......

> > I

> > guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi!

I can understand your concern about taking anything that might cause you to

" slip. I have 25 years in AA, and I have found if I take the medications AS

DIRECTED, I have no problem. If I don't need the whole Rx, the rest is flushed

down the toilet. I feel, with my Higher Power behind me, that I won't take

anything that will result in going back out to see if it's better " out " there.

I've never heard of members you go out time and time again, that it's better out

there, or they would not be back.

Annie

Eltat2mom@... wrote:

In a message dated 8/29/2005 11:44:09 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

chapmn47@... writes:

I have addiction issues as a recovering alcoholic so no one will

prescribe me anything for anxiety except for the Lexapro which doesn't

always do the trick anxiety wise. I just live with the heart pounding and

chest tightness.

Really? I thought Lexapro was one of the better ones for anxiety. That

just sucks, having to live with those symptoms....Is there anything that you do

that can relieve your anxiety, such as physical activity, or yoga, or

something? Or chocolate? lol.

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Hi Alison, I'm on it for both physical and mental health issues. I think I

got my first check in July.....applied in January, got my acceptance letter

in May and got my first check in July. About 6 months for the whole process

I guess I am luckier than most.

Sue C

-- Re: New Member Question

> >

> > ! I am so sorry that you are going through all that. You

>

> > will be in

> >

> > my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the

> > stomach

> > feeling

> > jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still able

> to

> > do my

> > daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet, thank

>

> > God! In

> > time

> > I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you

> > because

> > this

> > is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great

> married

> > girls

> > and

> > 3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this

> other

> > than my

> >

> > health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a

> pill

> > for

> > that.

> > I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic, another

>

> > pill, and

> >

> > I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots

> of

> > pills

> > and

> > that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who

> > knows......

> > I

> > guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Marilyn, I sleep and watch a lot of TV. I do get out and hang out with my

friends. I just don't have the money to go anywhere or do anything.

Shopping, my drug of choice, is out of the question for me.

Sue C

-- Re: New Member Question

In a message dated 8/29/2005 11:44:09 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

chapmn47@... writes:

I have addiction issues as a recovering alcoholic so no one will

prescribe me anything for anxiety except for the Lexapro which doesn't

always do the trick anxiety wise. I just live with the heart pounding and

chest tightness.

Really? I thought Lexapro was one of the better ones for anxiety. That

just sucks, having to live with those symptoms....Is there anything that

you do

that can relieve your anxiety, such as physical activity, or yoga, or

something? Or chocolate? lol.

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Hi Annie, I also do a lot of turning my addictions over to my H.P. I do

trust myself with the meds and do take them as directed. It's the docs that

don't trust me. :-( Last week, I had a couple of really rough days when I

found out it would be another 2 years before I could get my Section 8

voucher because Bush gutted out Section 8 funds. I was so anxious, I

stopped eating and sleeping. Tried as I might, to turn it all over, I kept

taking it back. So, I went to my own doctor because my psych person was on

vacation, and got 14 Xanax tablets. That was last Wednesday. I have taken

1/2 pill since that day. The darned stuff made me depressed, so I don't

think anyone needs to worry about me taking for recreation or even getting

physically addicted because I didn't like the way I felt while I was on it.

Sounds like H.P. @ work here to me ;-)

Sue C.

-- Re: New Member Question

Hi!

I can understand your concern about taking anything that might cause you to

slip. I have 25 years in AA, and I have found if I take the medications AS

DIRECTED, I have no problem. If I don't need the whole Rx, the rest is

flushed down the toilet. I feel, with my Higher Power behind me, that I won

t take anything that will result in going back out to see if it's better

out " there.

I've never heard of members you go out time and time again, that it's better

out there, or they would not be back.

Annie

Eltat2mom@... wrote:

In a message dated 8/29/2005 11:44:09 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

chapmn47@... writes:

I have addiction issues as a recovering alcoholic so no one will

prescribe me anything for anxiety except for the Lexapro which doesn't

always do the trick anxiety wise. I just live with the heart pounding and

chest tightness.

Really? I thought Lexapro was one of the better ones for anxiety. That

just sucks, having to live with those symptoms....Is there anything that

you do

that can relieve your anxiety, such as physical activity, or yoga, or

something? Or chocolate? lol.

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue C thank you. I cannot wait 6 months I only have 80 bucks to my

name..they told me 3 . maybe they meant 3 for acceptance or not.

Myhealth issues are involved as well but since there is no diagnosis yet

it is a weak case.thansk ALison

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:32:26 -0400 (Eastern Standard Time) " Sue Chapman "

<chapmn47@...> writes:

> Hi Alison, I'm on it for both physical and mental health issues. I

> think I

> got my first check in July.....applied in January, got my acceptance

> letter

> in May and got my first check in July. About 6 months for the whole

> process

> I guess I am luckier than most.

>

> Sue C

>

> -- Re: New Member Question

> > >

> > > ! I am so sorry that you are going through all that.

> You

> >

> > > will be in

> > >

> > > my prayers! I don't have anything like that.........just the

> > > stomach

> > > feeling

> > > jittery and just worry about stuff all the time. I am still

> able

> > to

> > > do my

> > > daily job of teaching piano and it hasn't affected that yet,

> thank

> >

> > > God! In

> > > time

> > > I hope that you will do better, I don't have magic words for you

>

> > > because

> > > this

> > > is all new to me. I have a great job, great marriage, great

> > married

> > > girls

> > > and

> > > 3 wonderful grandsons. I am not even sure what triggered this

> > other

> > > than my

> > >

> > > health. I have PSVT, which is a heart arrhythmia, and I'm on a

>

> > pill

> > > for

> > > that.

> > > I have high blood pressure, another pill, I am a diabetic,

> another

> >

> > > pill, and

> > >

> > > I have been in menopause for 9 years, I am 49. So, I take lots

>

> > of

> > > pills

> > > and

> > > that bothers me, so they say my anxiety is over my health. Who

>

> > > knows......

> > > I

> > > guess it is. I hope you feel better and this board helps us!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Sue ... yeah there has been research that supports the fact that people

who need RX like benzos actually do not tend to abuse them. they are not

for fun. I do not like how they make me feel either and i have bottles

full cause I refuse to take em unless it is that bad. Just some thoughts.

Be glad you even have section 8 ..out here in LA the wait list is so long

they are not adding on even to the wait list. i was just thinking abotu

section 8 today.. I sure coukld use it .how will I live on 600 a month

from disability if and when it does coem through.

alison

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:45:17 -0400 (Eastern Standard Time) " Sue Chapman "

<chapmn47@...> writes:

> Hi Annie, I also do a lot of turning my addictions over to my H.P. I

> do

> trust myself with the meds and do take them as directed. It's the

> docs that

> don't trust me. :-( Last week, I had a couple of really rough

> days when I

> found out it would be another 2 years before I could get my Section

> 8

> voucher because Bush gutted out Section 8 funds. I was so anxious,

> I

> stopped eating and sleeping. Tried as I might, to turn it all over,

> I kept

> taking it back. So, I went to my own doctor because my psych person

> was on

> vacation, and got 14 Xanax tablets. That was last Wednesday. I

> have taken

> 1/2 pill since that day. The darned stuff made me depressed, so I

> don't

> think anyone needs to worry about me taking for recreation or even

> getting

> physically addicted because I didn't like the way I felt while I was

> on it.

> Sounds like H.P. @ work here to me ;-)

>

> Sue C.

>

> -- Re: New Member Question

>

> Hi!

> I can understand your concern about taking anything that might cause

> you to

> slip. I have 25 years in AA, and I have found if I take the

> medications AS

> DIRECTED, I have no problem. If I don't need the whole Rx, the rest

> is

> flushed down the toilet. I feel, with my Higher Power behind me,

> that I won

> t take anything that will result in going back out to see if it's

> better

> out " there.

> I've never heard of members you go out time and time again, that

> it's better

> out there, or they would not be back.

> Annie

> Eltat2mom@... wrote:

>

>

> In a message dated 8/29/2005 11:44:09 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

> chapmn47@... writes:

>

> I have addiction issues as a recovering alcoholic so no one will

> prescribe me anything for anxiety except for the Lexapro which

> doesn't

> always do the trick anxiety wise. I just live with the heart

> pounding and

> chest tightness.

>

>

>

>

> Really? I thought Lexapro was one of the better ones for anxiety.

> That

> just sucks, having to live with those symptoms....Is there anything

> that

> you do

> that can relieve your anxiety, such as physical activity, or yoga,

> or

> something? Or chocolate? lol.

>

> Marilyn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is interesting because I have always had to take my Lex right before

bed. Shortly after taking it, I find myself getting drowsy and when I wake

up I am at my best.

Diann

Re: New Member Question

>

>

> In a message dated 8/28/2005 12:49:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

> coffeex10@... writes:

>

> Although a lot of people here claim Lexapro makes them tired, I dont know

> why because

> it is designed to energise, so its best taken in the morning.

>

>

>

>

> Hi -

>

> I think it is just the weaning on process that is making me tired,

> although,

> Paxil did the same thing to me. So, I take it at night, under my

> doctor's

> advice. My experience is that first it makes me drowsy, then, by

> morning, I

> am energized. So, we will see what happens over time..

>

> Interesting how our bodies react differently to the same med.

>

> Marilyn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

.........when it comes to starting ANY new medication........you WILL feel

side effects that could very well be TOTALLY GONE after a month or so !!!

(...........or not........i admit..........)

But I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT.......(UNLESS YOUR SIDE EFFECTS ARE

SEVERE).........to hang on and see if the Lexapro is helping (within a month or

two) with whatever you are taking it for

(I am in my mail and can't easily go back to your post........was it anxiety and

depression you are taking it for ?)

I take it mainly for my OCD.

(I have other meds. to deal with my depressive, manic, and anxiety " issues " )

( " Issues " !!!...........God !!!

I sound like such a pretentious butthole !)

(So my advice is to be patient.........UNLESS......your side effects are

UNBEARABLE............then.............by all means........ask your doc for an

alternative to Lexapro !!!)

(Personally...I take LEXAPRO MAINLY FOR MY " Obsessive Compulsive Disorder " )

(And ...like you ....am new to it........think i started two to three weeks

ago.)

My most serious side effect seems to be increased appetite !!!

I've been taking a supplement, for a while, which FINALLY helped me overcome

being a " PIZZA JUNKIE " .

Now those pizzas are harder to resist....(I've been to Little Caesar's TWICE in

the last week !!!) ....and I DO THINK it is a Lexapro side effect !!!

So............if you are taking it for anxiety/depression........HANG IN THERE

for at least 6 weeks....if you can..........you by then, may very well have your

side effects dissapear.........and be recieving tremendous benefits from the

Lexapro !!!

That's the problem with ALL SSRI antidepressants, as well as Effexor,

Wellbutrin, etc.

It takes SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS to find out if a particular one is going to help

you. It IS FRUSTRATING !!!................tony.

tony.

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