My New GF Lexapro

[Den2542]

Today is the 24th day on Lexapro for depression and anxiety. I take it at 4 am every day with my other meds. I do feel more calm, focussed, and more energetic. I'm getting more sleep. I actually got 8 hours last night. The norm now is 7. I do have a procrastination problem if I have to many items on my to do list. So working on that. Monday starts therapy. I still have an eating disorder. Im hungry but have learned over the years to supress hunger due to childhood abuse food deprivation. Trying to work on that. I wish I was normal. I still get triggered by buttheads at work but I think the meds are helping me. I'm not as reactive. No more nauciousness, headaches, constipation. I do have pretty cool dreams. Libido seems to have returned but can't be sure. Not too interested in any of that at the moment. I do over think but am not staying there too long. I love my new gf Lexy.

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Thank you for sharing. I too started a new med called Zyprexa. Then I just transitioned to one pill that is half Zyprexa and half prozac. So I have just transitioned my prior anti depressants. It's an antipsychotic and antidepressant combined. The Zyprexa (antipsychotic) has a good response for sleep as side benefit. I just gave up Remeron and Cymbalta. For me, my biggest issue is lack of sleep due to physical health issues. I, too, feel calmer for some reason. I'm always sad to hear about folks who had a rough upbringing! Glad you are here on the forum. I understand eating issues. Mine is that I know everything I put in my body will be painful to digest. I lost 40 pounds in less than six months. Felt like I needed to lose 10 lbs now that I'm done birthing kiddos. When my weight fell below 100 pounds, my husband found me passed out on the bathroom floor, unable to move. I have slowly worked my weight back up. When I get to light, I pass out all of the time. I hope your trend continues!

[blackcat64013]

Hi Den2542,Thank you for a real positive post.

Finding the right one for a person is important for managing both symptoms and quality of life.

I hope your progress continues 🙏 🐈‍⬛

[Sugaree]

Isn’t it great when you find the right medication. keep moving forward with confidence in yourself. We are not our true selves if our brain needs help handling an abusive past and we can get stuck. Glad to hear a positive post. Be well