Re: Runners high and Lexapro

[Guest guest]

I'm not too sure what exactly constitutes " euphoria " but if what I feel

after a workout isnt that, it sure is close. I got a private email

from someone who has experienced similar effects from working out

(although it was a sport-activity) so maybe we're the only two, but it

would seem not too far-fetched to think that since exercising releases

endorphins, which makes you feel good, and lexapro is supposed to help

your brain " acknowledge " (dont know a better word for it) the good

chemicals in the brain, so the effect would be exaggerated.

My dose is only 10mg a day, and I dont get nearly the same effect two

days after a workout (the day after is particularly good for me too) or

on non-lifting days, so I gotta think there is something to this.

Thanks for all the responses, and to those on lexapro who dont

exercise, maybe run some stairs for 20 minutes and see if you get the

same effect, even the next day is noticably better than a regular day

on the meds

>

> What you describe, getting something like a runners high, sounds like

euphoria. Perhaps your Lexapro dose is too high. I had that feeling

when I began Welbutrin (I felt so good, I bought $500 worth of Hermes

scarves on ebay!). Eliza

>

>

[Guest guest]

Gee I wish that had happened with me. Then I'd have had much more incentive to

exercise. :-D

Barbara

Re: Runners high and Lexapro

I'm not too sure what exactly constitutes " euphoria " but if what I feel

after a workout isnt that, it sure is close. I got a private email

from someone who has experienced similar effects from working out

(although it was a sport-activity) so maybe we're the only two, but it

would seem not too far-fetched to think that since exercising releases

endorphins, which makes you feel good, and lexapro is supposed to help

your brain " acknowledge " (dont know a better word for it) the good

chemicals in the brain, so the effect would be exaggerated.

My dose is only 10mg a day, and I dont get nearly the same effect two

days after a workout (the day after is particularly good for me too) or

on non-lifting days, so I gotta think there is something to this.

Thanks for all the responses, and to those on lexapro who dont

exercise, maybe run some stairs for 20 minutes and see if you get the

same effect, even the next day is noticably better than a regular day

on the meds

>

> What you describe, getting something like a runners high, sounds like

euphoria. Perhaps your Lexapro dose is too high. I had that feeling

when I began Welbutrin (I felt so good, I bought $500 worth of Hermes

scarves on ebay!). Eliza

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'd like to have it too... I only get light headedness... but that's probably

attributable due to my anxiety and shallow breathing.

________________________________

From: Barbara <bjarrett@...>

Lexapro

Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:44:53 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Runners high and Lexapro

Gee I wish that had happened with me. Then I'd have had much more incentive to

exercise. :-D

Barbara

Re: Runners high and Lexapro

I'm not too sure what exactly constitutes " euphoria " but if what I feel

after a workout isnt that, it sure is close. I got a private email

from someone who has experienced similar effects from working out

(although it was a sport-activity) so maybe we're the only two, but it

would seem not too far-fetched to think that since exercising releases

endorphins, which makes you feel good, and lexapro is supposed to help

your brain " acknowledge " (dont know a better word for it) the good

chemicals in the brain, so the effect would be exaggerated.

My dose is only 10mg a day, and I dont get nearly the same effect two

days after a workout (the day after is particularly good for me too) or

on non-lifting days, so I gotta think there is something to this.

Thanks for all the responses, and to those on lexapro who dont

exercise, maybe run some stairs for 20 minutes and see if you get the

same effect, even the next day is noticably better than a regular day

on the meds

>

> What you describe, getting something like a runners high, sounds like

euphoria. Perhaps your Lexapro dose is too high. I had that feeling

when I began Welbutrin (I felt so good, I bought $500 worth of Hermes

scarves on ebay!). Eliza

>

>

[Guest guest]

Regular exercise is certainly very good for anxiety and depression  - I cycle

and do pilates etc.  I haven't noticed any euphoria but in my younger days I

did a lot of running and often experienced the " burn " when you break through the

pain barrier which does give you a feeling of euphoria - this is of course

fairly immediate.

 

I am on 10mg of lexapro - have been for about a year  -   after developing

severe debilitating anxiety and associated depression  - I was off work for 6

months.

 

Having young children can be very stressful but that alone should not give

anyone anxiety  or depression. I don't know how severe your symptoms are/were

- or what the effect of taking an ssri would be on someone who didnt have a

reduced level of serotonin. As you experience such a positive mental

attitude from working out  could you work out every day and start to come of

the meds ?

 

From: Linden <jasonlinden99@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Runners high and Lexapro

Lexapro

Date: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008, 12:12 AM

I'd like to have it too... I only get light headedness.. . but that's probably

attributable due to my anxiety and shallow breathing.

____________ _________ _________ __

From: Barbara <bjarrettmydllurth (DOT) com>

Lexapro@groups .com

Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:44:53 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Runners high and Lexapro

Gee I wish that had happened with me. Then I'd have had much more incentive to

exercise. :-D

Barbara

Re: Runners high and Lexapro

I'm not too sure what exactly constitutes " euphoria " but if what I feel

after a workout isnt that, it sure is close. I got a private email

from someone who has experienced similar effects from working out

(although it was a sport-activity) so maybe we're the only two, but it

would seem not too far-fetched to think that since exercising releases

endorphins, which makes you feel good, and lexapro is supposed to help

your brain " acknowledge " (dont know a better word for it) the good

chemicals in the brain, so the effect would be exaggerated.

My dose is only 10mg a day, and I dont get nearly the same effect two

days after a workout (the day after is particularly good for me too) or

on non-lifting days, so I gotta think there is something to this.

Thanks for all the responses, and to those on lexapro who dont

exercise, maybe run some stairs for 20 minutes and see if you get the

same effect, even the next day is noticably better than a regular day

on the meds

>

> What you describe, getting something like a runners high, sounds like

euphoria. Perhaps your Lexapro dose is too high. I had that feeling

when I began Welbutrin (I felt so good, I bought $500 worth of Hermes

scarves on ebay!). Eliza

>

>

[Guest guest]

>Having young children can be very stressful but that alone should not give

anyone anxiety or depression.<

No, however it can be a trigger for depression and/or anxiety. Starting with

post partum depression if you're female. Any prolonged stress can trigger

problems. Some people are simply prone to it.

Barbara

Re: Runners high and Lexapro

I'm not too sure what exactly constitutes " euphoria " but if what I feel

after a workout isnt that, it sure is close. I got a private email

from someone who has experienced similar effects from working out

(although it was a sport-activity) so maybe we're the only two, but it

would seem not too far-fetched to think that since exercising releases

endorphins, which makes you feel good, and lexapro is supposed to help

your brain " acknowledge " (dont know a better word for it) the good

chemicals in the brain, so the effect would be exaggerated.

My dose is only 10mg a day, and I dont get nearly the same effect two

days after a workout (the day after is particularly good for me too) or

on non-lifting days, so I gotta think there is something to this.

Thanks for all the responses, and to those on lexapro who dont

exercise, maybe run some stairs for 20 minutes and see if you get the

same effect, even the next day is noticably better than a regular day

on the meds

>

> What you describe, getting something like a runners high, sounds like

euphoria. Perhaps your Lexapro dose is too high. I had that feeling

when I began Welbutrin (I felt so good, I bought $500 worth of Hermes

scarves on ebay!). Eliza

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Barbara  -  yes as you say some people seem more prone to it than others. 

I had always doubted the physical side of mental illness i.e. brain chemical

imbalance  -  but the improvement I have had from lexapro has definitely

convinced me  - when I came off it my symptoms returned - I wont rush into

that in a hurry again !

 

It took a while for the lex to kick back in even after a break of only a few

weeks  -  it was almost like being back to square one again  -   has anyone

else foud this?

 

 

From: Linden <jasonlinden99>

Subject: Re: Re: Runners high and Lexapro

Lexapro@groups .com

Date: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008, 12:12 AM

I'd like to have it too... I only get light headedness.. . but that's probably

attributable due to my anxiety and shallow breathing.

____________ _________ _________ __

From: Barbara <bjarrett@mydllurth . com>

Lexapro@groups .com

Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:44:53 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Runners high and Lexapro

Gee I wish that had happened with me. Then I'd have had much more incentive to

exercise. :-D

Barbara

Re: Runners high and Lexapro

I'm not too sure what exactly constitutes " euphoria " but if what I feel

after a workout isnt that, it sure is close. I got a private email

from someone who has experienced similar effects from working out

(although it was a sport-activity) so maybe we're the only two, but it

would seem not too far-fetched to think that since exercising releases

endorphins, which makes you feel good, and lexapro is supposed to help

your brain " acknowledge " (dont know a better word for it) the good

chemicals in the brain, so the effect would be exaggerated.

My dose is only 10mg a day, and I dont get nearly the same effect two

days after a workout (the day after is particularly good for me too) or

on non-lifting days, so I gotta think there is something to this.

Thanks for all the responses, and to those on lexapro who dont

exercise, maybe run some stairs for 20 minutes and see if you get the

same effect, even the next day is noticably better than a regular day

on the meds

>

> What you describe, getting something like a runners high, sounds like

euphoria. Perhaps your Lexapro dose is too high. I had that feeling

when I began Welbutrin (I felt so good, I bought $500 worth of Hermes

scarves on ebay!). Eliza

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'll respond to two points in one post:

1) The triplets brought about such a massive life-style change,

well, well, beyond just having a singleton, that my body basically

shut-down to protect itself. It was insanely hard. We have a 4 year

old as well as the 2.5 year old triplets, and from our perspective,

the first year with the one child was a celebration each day, while

the first year (two actually) with the triplets was an endurance

test each day . . . of which I failed miserably. This point leads

me to the next one . . .

2) If I could workout each day, I might be able to get off the meds,

but just finding the 30 minutes to lift twice a week is a

challenge. I think I have only gotten two workouts inside a week's

time twice in the past few months. Almost every minute is spoken

for.

Just as an aside, I'll add this point:

3) If you ever do IVF for fertility problems, be assured you just

may get all 3 embryos to take. And then you have to decide

if " selective reduction " is a morally acceptable option for you. We

wanted all 3 to have a shot at life, and while we couldnt bear the

thought of being without all of em, it's been a severe test of

ourselves, our marriage, everything.

> >

> > What you describe, getting something like a runners high, sounds

like

> euphoria. Perhaps your Lexapro dose is too high. I had that

feeling

> when I began Welbutrin (I felt so good, I bought $500 worth of

Hermes

> scarves on ebay!). Eliza

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Luckily my wife and I are well past any thoughts of IVF  !   We have

grandkids and I do find just having one of them too stay over is pretty

stressful. 

 

From your initial post it sounded as if you were using lexapro almost as a

recreational drug

when you talked about experiencing euphoria after working out while on it.

 

Reading your latest post hopefully I understand a bit more now - I can't begin

to imagine what you must have been through during the last few years. I hope you

and your partner will come through all this and as the kids get older things

will get better you will be able to enjoy family life .

 

I have noticed that one of the first symptoms of depression / anxiety in people

seems to be sleep problems. I would go so far as to say that for me the key to

feeling better is getting a reasonable nights sleep.  Thinking back to

sleepless nights with my children I can only imagine what it must be like to

have 3 infants waking you up in the night ...........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: bearsfanreturneth <mjlis1672@...>

Subject: Re: Runners high and Lexapro

Lexapro

Date: Monday, 27 October, 2008, 3:52 PM

I'll respond to two points in one post:

1) The triplets brought about such a massive life-style change,

well, well, beyond just having a singleton, that my body basically

shut-down to protect itself. It was insanely hard. We have a 4 year

old as well as the 2.5 year old triplets, and from our perspective,

the first year with the one child was a celebration each day, while

the first year (two actually) with the triplets was an endurance

test each day . . . of which I failed miserably. This point leads

me to the next one . . .

2) If I could workout each day, I might be able to get off the meds,

but just finding the 30 minutes to lift twice a week is a

challenge. I think I have only gotten two workouts inside a week's

time twice in the past few months. Almost every minute is spoken

for.

Just as an aside, I'll add this point:

3) If you ever do IVF for fertility problems, be assured you just

may get all 3 embryos to take. And then you have to decide

if " selective reduction " is a morally acceptable option for you. We

wanted all 3 to have a shot at life, and while we couldnt bear the

thought of being without all of em, it's been a severe test of

ourselves, our marriage, everything.

> >

> > What you describe, getting something like a runners high, sounds

like

> euphoria. Perhaps your Lexapro dose is too high. I had that

feeling

> when I began Welbutrin (I felt so good, I bought $500 worth of

Hermes

> scarves on ebay!). Eliza

> >

> >