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Hey kristen yep, runs in my family too. I had both parents and all my

brothers and sister with it also but all of them exept myself and one brother

(who passed away last year) DRINK! to get them through EVERY DAY! I did that

too, when I had anxiety in my 20s. But back then the doctor told me there was

nothing wronge with me so I didnt know what it was. I got over it then (thank

goodness) but it came back when I was about 36 and Im 41 now and just getting

treatment. xanax isnt a sleeping pill and I only take the lowest possible dose

after we eat at night but before bed and it just whinds me down to be able to

sleep. Sleeping pills are stronger and I too have small children and may have to

wake in the middle of the night. I dont know about any one else but I have been

on the lowest dose for 4 years and I never plan to go higher. as for lexapro I

just started 3 months ago 10mg and it does work for my anxiety if its chemical

(which I think it is in my case) then we should

not have to take it forever right? just long enough to get the chemicals right.

I think you are the most like me on here. I think with 10mg I should be able to

do the rest myself and I think you will too. we all have to do some work on

ourselves too. I dont want medication to run my life either. anxiety is bad for

your health as far as what you stop doing in your life to avoid it. STRESS is

worse for your health and so is not getting a good night sleep! I hope you find

a way to feel better. I really hope it helps to read our thoughts. good luck,

,I know we are all here for you!

kristen_829 <mshausfrau@...> wrote: Hi Mark,

I appreciate hearing that it will get better. I have read that

without proper treatment anxiety just gets worse and worse over the

years, which, of course is not what I need to hear right now, whether

it's true or not. I have also read that medications may work for a

year or so and then gradually become less effective, so I'm glad to

hear that this has not been the case for you.

Anxiety and depression run in my family. My grandfather has taken to

bed many times throughout my lifetime. My mother has some form of

personality or mood disorder and has never had treatment of any kind.

I don't want to be 55 or 75 and still feeling unwell. I don't want my

children to grow up with my unpredictable moods hanging over their

heads. But I'm losing hope. Some days I can be the kind of mother I

want them to have; some days I can't tolerate much and become really

irritable, no matter hard I try to keep it together.

I'm reluctant to take more medication. I have taken Ambien for sleep

a few times when I had had a hard time sleeping the night before and

felt bad the second night, but I am so afraid to give myself over to

medication. The more I take, the less hope I have that I will ever be

normal again.

Anyway. Mustn't dwell.

Thanks for the encouragement.

> >

> > Hi Everybody,

> >

> > I am a married mother of a boy, 3.5 years, and a girl, 20 months.

I

> > work half-time for a not-for-profit, part at the office and part

> from

> > home. I have been on Lexapro (10 mg.) for almost five weeks,

> > primarily for anxiety. The first few days were really rough; I

had

> a

> > bad anxiety attack and barely slept for four days. After that I

> > gradually got back to normal, and have felt pretty well.

> >

> > Today is a big day work-wise, and the next six or so weeks with

the

> > holidays and work are going to be really intense. Last night I

had

> > bad anxiety and couldn't sleep. It was one of those nights where

> > everything I thought about seemed insurmountable; work stress,

> money

> > problems, more Christmas shopping to do, and so forth. I really

had

> > myself all worked up, and although I feel better this morning I

> don't

> > know how I'm going to get through the next couple of months.

> >

> > I have been in therapy with a social worker for a few months, but

> I'm

> > not sure it's the right kind. I like my therapist and am

> comfortable

> > with her, but we never seem to get beyond talking about the weeks

> > events and how I felt about them. I think I need some intensive

> > Cognitive Therapy, but am exhausted with trying to figure out how

> to

> > find the right help.

> >

> > Also, my daughter is still breastfeeding, so I have to weigh that

> in

> > with any decisions I make about medication. She is very attached

to

> > it and probably won't wean for several months.

> >

> > Nice to be here,

> >

> >

>

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been on Lexapro 2 and a half years, but feel it may not be enough anymore.. I've

been feeling some major anxiety over a relationship here lately and have some

slight depression issues.. I really try to be a happy person and look on the

bright side of things.. But I really have felt pretty down more then I have up

lately.. I'm really confused bout what is wrong with me.. just sometimes wish

someone was there to hold me and tell me things would be ok.

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote: Hey kristen yep, runs in my

family too. I had both parents and all my brothers and sister with it also but

all of them exept myself and one brother (who passed away last year) DRINK! to

get them through EVERY DAY! I did that too, when I had anxiety in my 20s. But

back then the doctor told me there was nothing wronge with me so I didnt know

what it was. I got over it then (thank goodness) but it came back when I was

about 36 and Im 41 now and just getting treatment. xanax isnt a sleeping pill

and I only take the lowest possible dose after we eat at night but before bed

and it just whinds me down to be able to sleep. Sleeping pills are stronger and

I too have small children and may have to wake in the middle of the night. I

dont know about any one else but I have been on the lowest dose for 4 years and

I never plan to go higher. as for lexapro I just started 3 months ago 10mg and

it does work for my anxiety if its chemical

(which I think it is in my case) then we should

not have to take it forever right? just long enough to get the chemicals right.

I think you are the most like me on here. I think with 10mg I should be able to

do the rest myself and I think you will too. we all have to do some work on

ourselves too. I dont want medication to run my life either. anxiety is bad for

your health as far as what you stop doing in your life to avoid it. STRESS is

worse for your health and so is not getting a good night sleep! I hope you find

a way to feel better. I really hope it helps to read our thoughts. good luck,

,I know we are all here for you!

kristen_829 <mshausfrau@...> wrote: Hi Mark,

I appreciate hearing that it will get better. I have read that

without proper treatment anxiety just gets worse and worse over the

years, which, of course is not what I need to hear right now, whether

it's true or not. I have also read that medications may work for a

year or so and then gradually become less effective, so I'm glad to

hear that this has not been the case for you.

Anxiety and depression run in my family. My grandfather has taken to

bed many times throughout my lifetime. My mother has some form of

personality or mood disorder and has never had treatment of any kind.

I don't want to be 55 or 75 and still feeling unwell. I don't want my

children to grow up with my unpredictable moods hanging over their

heads. But I'm losing hope. Some days I can be the kind of mother I

want them to have; some days I can't tolerate much and become really

irritable, no matter hard I try to keep it together.

I'm reluctant to take more medication. I have taken Ambien for sleep

a few times when I had had a hard time sleeping the night before and

felt bad the second night, but I am so afraid to give myself over to

medication. The more I take, the less hope I have that I will ever be

normal again.

Anyway. Mustn't dwell.

Thanks for the encouragement.

> >

> > Hi Everybody,

> >

> > I am a married mother of a boy, 3.5 years, and a girl, 20 months.

I

> > work half-time for a not-for-profit, part at the office and part

> from

> > home. I have been on Lexapro (10 mg.) for almost five weeks,

> > primarily for anxiety. The first few days were really rough; I

had

> a

> > bad anxiety attack and barely slept for four days. After that I

> > gradually got back to normal, and have felt pretty well.

> >

> > Today is a big day work-wise, and the next six or so weeks with

the

> > holidays and work are going to be really intense. Last night I

had

> > bad anxiety and couldn't sleep. It was one of those nights where

> > everything I thought about seemed insurmountable; work stress,

> money

> > problems, more Christmas shopping to do, and so forth. I really

had

> > myself all worked up, and although I feel better this morning I

> don't

> > know how I'm going to get through the next couple of months.

> >

> > I have been in therapy with a social worker for a few months, but

> I'm

> > not sure it's the right kind. I like my therapist and am

> comfortable

> > with her, but we never seem to get beyond talking about the weeks

> > events and how I felt about them. I think I need some intensive

> > Cognitive Therapy, but am exhausted with trying to figure out how

> to

> > find the right help.

> >

> > Also, my daughter is still breastfeeding, so I have to weigh that

> in

> > with any decisions I make about medication. She is very attached

to

> > it and probably won't wean for several months.

> >

> > Nice to be here,

> >

> >

>

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I dont know how old you are but, " a relationship brake up " was what started my

anxiety in my 20s are you drinking or useing any drugs? I know thats random but

thats what I did to help the pain of a really " harsh " brake up. Anyway you didnt

say you broke up...sorry off point. for us (lookers of the bright side) who

(try to be happy people) I think its our bodies reaction to stressful situations

( chemical) that we dont deal with as they come because thats just how OUR

brain works. Im new to lexapro so im no expert about that. but I have had

anxiety and than not had it for years and then had it again. so I think im at

least starting to understand what it is. Life cant always be happy, if it was we

would never learn a thing. maybe its just like you said, your having a stressful

relationship. That will drive anyone crazy! I hope this helps, keep in touch

Kim

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: been on Lexapro 2 and a

half years, but feel it may not be enough anymore.. I've been feeling some major

anxiety over a relationship here lately and have some slight depression issues..

I really try to be a happy person and look on the bright side of things.. But I

really have felt pretty down more then I have up lately.. I'm really confused

bout what is wrong with me.. just sometimes wish someone was there to hold me

and tell me things would be ok.

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote: Hey kristen yep, runs in my family

too. I had both parents and all my brothers and sister with it also but all of

them exept myself and one brother (who passed away last year) DRINK! to get them

through EVERY DAY! I did that too, when I had anxiety in my 20s. But back then

the doctor told me there was nothing wronge with me so I didnt know what it was.

I got over it then (thank goodness) but it came back when I was about 36 and Im

41 now and just getting treatment. xanax isnt a sleeping pill and I only take

the lowest possible dose after we eat at night but before bed and it just whinds

me down to be able to sleep. Sleeping pills are stronger and I too have small

children and may have to wake in the middle of the night. I dont know about any

one else but I have been on the lowest dose for 4 years and I never plan to go

higher. as for lexapro I just started 3 months ago 10mg and it does work for my

anxiety if its chemical

(which I think it is in my case) then we should

not have to take it forever right? just long enough to get the chemicals right.

I think you are the most like me on here. I think with 10mg I should be able to

do the rest myself and I think you will too. we all have to do some work on

ourselves too. I dont want medication to run my life either. anxiety is bad for

your health as far as what you stop doing in your life to avoid it. STRESS is

worse for your health and so is not getting a good night sleep! I hope you find

a way to feel better. I really hope it helps to read our thoughts. good luck,

,I know we are all here for you!

kristen_829 <mshausfrau@...> wrote: Hi Mark,

I appreciate hearing that it will get better. I have read that

without proper treatment anxiety just gets worse and worse over the

years, which, of course is not what I need to hear right now, whether

it's true or not. I have also read that medications may work for a

year or so and then gradually become less effective, so I'm glad to

hear that this has not been the case for you.

Anxiety and depression run in my family. My grandfather has taken to

bed many times throughout my lifetime. My mother has some form of

personality or mood disorder and has never had treatment of any kind.

I don't want to be 55 or 75 and still feeling unwell. I don't want my

children to grow up with my unpredictable moods hanging over their

heads. But I'm losing hope. Some days I can be the kind of mother I

want them to have; some days I can't tolerate much and become really

irritable, no matter hard I try to keep it together.

I'm reluctant to take more medication. I have taken Ambien for sleep

a few times when I had had a hard time sleeping the night before and

felt bad the second night, but I am so afraid to give myself over to

medication. The more I take, the less hope I have that I will ever be

normal again.

Anyway. Mustn't dwell.

Thanks for the encouragement.

> >

> > Hi Everybody,

> >

> > I am a married mother of a boy, 3.5 years, and a girl, 20 months.

I

> > work half-time for a not-for-profit, part at the office and part

> from

> > home. I have been on Lexapro (10 mg.) for almost five weeks,

> > primarily for anxiety. The first few days were really rough; I

had

> a

> > bad anxiety attack and barely slept for four days. After that I

> > gradually got back to normal, and have felt pretty well.

> >

> > Today is a big day work-wise, and the next six or so weeks with

the

> > holidays and work are going to be really intense. Last night I

had

> > bad anxiety and couldn't sleep. It was one of those nights where

> > everything I thought about seemed insurmountable; work stress,

> money

> > problems, more Christmas shopping to do, and so forth. I really

had

> > myself all worked up, and although I feel better this morning I

> don't

> > know how I'm going to get through the next couple of months.

> >

> > I have been in therapy with a social worker for a few months, but

> I'm

> > not sure it's the right kind. I like my therapist and am

> comfortable

> > with her, but we never seem to get beyond talking about the weeks

> > events and how I felt about them. I think I need some intensive

> > Cognitive Therapy, but am exhausted with trying to figure out how

> to

> > find the right help.

> >

> > Also, my daughter is still breastfeeding, so I have to weigh that

> in

> > with any decisions I make about medication. She is very attached

to

> > it and probably won't wean for several months.

> >

> > Nice to be here,

> >

> >

>

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Kim,

no, I don't do drugs and I rarely drink.. as for the relationship thing, it's

not a brake up, but just that up til a couple months ago I seemed so content

working 60+ hours a week and just thought that would help fill the void of a

relationship.. So I'm just trying to turn my life around to fit that special

someone in my life.. I've been out with someone a few times but just feel so

much worry and anxiety bout how things will go in the future.. I live alone and

that too make its hard on me to cope at the moment. I've never been married, no

kids, and I'm 30.

so if I rambled, but hope that helps you understand me better

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote:

I dont know how old you are but, " a relationship brake up " was what

started my anxiety in my 20s are you drinking or useing any drugs? I know thats

random but thats what I did to help the pain of a really " harsh " brake up.

Anyway you didnt say you broke up...sorry off point. for us (lookers of the

bright side) who (try to be happy people) I think its our bodies reaction to

stressful situations ( chemical) that we dont deal with as they come because

thats just how OUR brain works. Im new to lexapro so im no expert about that.

but I have had anxiety and than not had it for years and then had it again. so I

think im at least starting to understand what it is. Life cant always be happy,

if it was we would never learn a thing. maybe its just like you said, your

having a stressful relationship. That will drive anyone crazy! I hope this

helps, keep in touch Kim

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: been on Lexapro 2 and a half years,

but feel it may not be enough anymore.. I've been feeling some major anxiety

over a relationship here lately and have some slight depression issues.. I

really try to be a happy person and look on the bright side of things.. But I

really have felt pretty down more then I have up lately.. I'm really confused

bout what is wrong with me.. just sometimes wish someone was there to hold me

and tell me things would be ok.

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote: Hey kristen yep, runs in my family

too. I had both parents and all my brothers and sister with it also but all of

them exept myself and one brother (who passed away last year) DRINK! to get them

through EVERY DAY! I did that too, when I had anxiety in my 20s. But back then

the doctor told me there was nothing wronge with me so I didnt know what it was.

I got over it then (thank goodness) but it came back when I was about 36 and Im

41 now and just getting treatment. xanax isnt a sleeping pill and I only take

the lowest possible dose after we eat at night but before bed and it just whinds

me down to be able to sleep. Sleeping pills are stronger and I too have small

children and may have to wake in the middle of the night. I dont know about any

one else but I have been on the lowest dose for 4 years and I never plan to go

higher. as for lexapro I just started 3 months ago 10mg and it does work for my

anxiety if its chemical

(which I think it is in my case) then we should

not have to take it forever right? just long enough to get the chemicals right.

I think you are the most like me on here. I think with 10mg I should be able to

do the rest myself and I think you will too. we all have to do some work on

ourselves too. I dont want medication to run my life either. anxiety is bad for

your health as far as what you stop doing in your life to avoid it. STRESS is

worse for your health and so is not getting a good night sleep! I hope you find

a way to feel better. I really hope it helps to read our thoughts. good luck,

,I know we are all here for you!

kristen_829 <mshausfrau@...> wrote: Hi Mark,

I appreciate hearing that it will get better. I have read that

without proper treatment anxiety just gets worse and worse over the

years, which, of course is not what I need to hear right now, whether

it's true or not. I have also read that medications may work for a

year or so and then gradually become less effective, so I'm glad to

hear that this has not been the case for you.

Anxiety and depression run in my family. My grandfather has taken to

bed many times throughout my lifetime. My mother has some form of

personality or mood disorder and has never had treatment of any kind.

I don't want to be 55 or 75 and still feeling unwell. I don't want my

children to grow up with my unpredictable moods hanging over their

heads. But I'm losing hope. Some days I can be the kind of mother I

want them to have; some days I can't tolerate much and become really

irritable, no matter hard I try to keep it together.

I'm reluctant to take more medication. I have taken Ambien for sleep

a few times when I had had a hard time sleeping the night before and

felt bad the second night, but I am so afraid to give myself over to

medication. The more I take, the less hope I have that I will ever be

normal again.

Anyway. Mustn't dwell.

Thanks for the encouragement.

> >

> > Hi Everybody,

> >

> > I am a married mother of a boy, 3.5 years, and a girl, 20 months.

I

> > work half-time for a not-for-profit, part at the office and part

> from

> > home. I have been on Lexapro (10 mg.) for almost five weeks,

> > primarily for anxiety. The first few days were really rough; I

had

> a

> > bad anxiety attack and barely slept for four days. After that I

> > gradually got back to normal, and have felt pretty well.

> >

> > Today is a big day work-wise, and the next six or so weeks with

the

> > holidays and work are going to be really intense. Last night I

had

> > bad anxiety and couldn't sleep. It was one of those nights where

> > everything I thought about seemed insurmountable; work stress,

> money

> > problems, more Christmas shopping to do, and so forth. I really

had

> > myself all worked up, and although I feel better this morning I

> don't

> > know how I'm going to get through the next couple of months.

> >

> > I have been in therapy with a social worker for a few months, but

> I'm

> > not sure it's the right kind. I like my therapist and am

> comfortable

> > with her, but we never seem to get beyond talking about the weeks

> > events and how I felt about them. I think I need some intensive

> > Cognitive Therapy, but am exhausted with trying to figure out how

> to

> > find the right help.

> >

> > Also, my daughter is still breastfeeding, so I have to weigh that

> in

> > with any decisions I make about medication. She is very attached

to

> > it and probably won't wean for several months.

> >

> > Nice to be here,

> >

> >

>

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ooppsssyy I was way off. 60 hours a week? 30? yep working 60 hours a week would

fill any void you dont have TIME to even think. I remember working all the time,

lived alone, had no free time, only time to work and sleep. And I was

happy...until my two brothers told me....how do I say this in a nicer way than

they did? ummm..... they said I needed to date? that year I changed my job, I

moved, I found great friends at my new job and my whole life changed. I hope

that you are able to cut down on work. Im 41 now and those changes changed my

life..life is too short for you to work 60 hours a week at 30. I still feel like

(something) trigered your anxiety maybe its just getting out there that has you

worried I understand, I really do. you can talk about anything your feeling

here, its not just about pills. We all have the same issues. keep in touch

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: Kim,

no, I don't do drugs and I rarely drink.. as for the relationship thing, it's

not a brake up, but just that up til a couple months ago I seemed so content

working 60+ hours a week and just thought that would help fill the void of a

relationship.. So I'm just trying to turn my life around to fit that special

someone in my life.. I've been out with someone a few times but just feel so

much worry and anxiety bout how things will go in the future.. I live alone and

that too make its hard on me to cope at the moment. I've never been married, no

kids, and I'm 30.

so if I rambled, but hope that helps you understand me better

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote:

I dont know how old you are but, " a relationship brake up " was what started my

anxiety in my 20s are you drinking or useing any drugs? I know thats random but

thats what I did to help the pain of a really " harsh " brake up. Anyway you didnt

say you broke up...sorry off point. for us (lookers of the bright side) who (try

to be happy people) I think its our bodies reaction to stressful situations (

chemical) that we dont deal with as they come because thats just how OUR brain

works. Im new to lexapro so im no expert about that. but I have had anxiety and

than not had it for years and then had it again. so I think im at least starting

to understand what it is. Life cant always be happy, if it was we would never

learn a thing. maybe its just like you said, your having a stressful

relationship. That will drive anyone crazy! I hope this helps, keep in touch Kim

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: been on Lexapro 2 and a half years,

but feel it may not be enough anymore.. I've been feeling some major anxiety

over a relationship here lately and have some slight depression issues.. I

really try to be a happy person and look on the bright side of things.. But I

really have felt pretty down more then I have up lately.. I'm really confused

bout what is wrong with me.. just sometimes wish someone was there to hold me

and tell me things would be ok.

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote: Hey kristen yep, runs in my family

too. I had both parents and all my brothers and sister with it also but all of

them exept myself and one brother (who passed away last year) DRINK! to get them

through EVERY DAY! I did that too, when I had anxiety in my 20s. But back then

the doctor told me there was nothing wronge with me so I didnt know what it was.

I got over it then (thank goodness) but it came back when I was about 36 and Im

41 now and just getting treatment. xanax isnt a sleeping pill and I only take

the lowest possible dose after we eat at night but before bed and it just whinds

me down to be able to sleep. Sleeping pills are stronger and I too have small

children and may have to wake in the middle of the night. I dont know about any

one else but I have been on the lowest dose for 4 years and I never plan to go

higher. as for lexapro I just started 3 months ago 10mg and it does work for my

anxiety if its chemical

(which I think it is in my case) then we should

not have to take it forever right? just long enough to get the chemicals right.

I think you are the most like me on here. I think with 10mg I should be able to

do the rest myself and I think you will too. we all have to do some work on

ourselves too. I dont want medication to run my life either. anxiety is bad for

your health as far as what you stop doing in your life to avoid it. STRESS is

worse for your health and so is not getting a good night sleep! I hope you find

a way to feel better. I really hope it helps to read our thoughts. good luck,

,I know we are all here for you!

kristen_829 <mshausfrau@...> wrote: Hi Mark,

I appreciate hearing that it will get better. I have read that

without proper treatment anxiety just gets worse and worse over the

years, which, of course is not what I need to hear right now, whether

it's true or not. I have also read that medications may work for a

year or so and then gradually become less effective, so I'm glad to

hear that this has not been the case for you.

Anxiety and depression run in my family. My grandfather has taken to

bed many times throughout my lifetime. My mother has some form of

personality or mood disorder and has never had treatment of any kind.

I don't want to be 55 or 75 and still feeling unwell. I don't want my

children to grow up with my unpredictable moods hanging over their

heads. But I'm losing hope. Some days I can be the kind of mother I

want them to have; some days I can't tolerate much and become really

irritable, no matter hard I try to keep it together.

I'm reluctant to take more medication. I have taken Ambien for sleep

a few times when I had had a hard time sleeping the night before and

felt bad the second night, but I am so afraid to give myself over to

medication. The more I take, the less hope I have that I will ever be

normal again.

Anyway. Mustn't dwell.

Thanks for the encouragement.

> >

> > Hi Everybody,

> >

> > I am a married mother of a boy, 3.5 years, and a girl, 20 months.

I

> > work half-time for a not-for-profit, part at the office and part

> from

> > home. I have been on Lexapro (10 mg.) for almost five weeks,

> > primarily for anxiety. The first few days were really rough; I

had

> a

> > bad anxiety attack and barely slept for four days. After that I

> > gradually got back to normal, and have felt pretty well.

> >

> > Today is a big day work-wise, and the next six or so weeks with

the

> > holidays and work are going to be really intense. Last night I

had

> > bad anxiety and couldn't sleep. It was one of those nights where

> > everything I thought about seemed insurmountable; work stress,

> money

> > problems, more Christmas shopping to do, and so forth. I really

had

> > myself all worked up, and although I feel better this morning I

> don't

> > know how I'm going to get through the next couple of months.

> >

> > I have been in therapy with a social worker for a few months, but

> I'm

> > not sure it's the right kind. I like my therapist and am

> comfortable

> > with her, but we never seem to get beyond talking about the weeks

> > events and how I felt about them. I think I need some intensive

> > Cognitive Therapy, but am exhausted with trying to figure out how

> to

> > find the right help.

> >

> > Also, my daughter is still breastfeeding, so I have to weigh that

> in

> > with any decisions I make about medication. She is very attached

to

> > it and probably won't wean for several months.

> >

> > Nice to be here,

> >

> >

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I have a full time job 8-5 m-f, then part time job I work like 15-20 hours week,

and I'm a volunteer sheriffs deputy (patrol work).. the part time job is what Im

cutting down on at the moment.. just a bit too much.. as for my anxiety, I've

always had anxiety.. it's not something that just started happening to me.. I

went on LExapro to try to control it and it does help.. I feel calmer and have

less mood swings then I did before.. But, I'm starting to feel some anxiety

these days, though not as severe, it still gets me down.. I just wish I could

block out my worries and move on.. but I truely think I'm not going to be happy

with myself if I keep going the way I'm going now.. I need to introduce more

people in my life, and I really want to settle down at this point in my life

with someone.

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote: ooppsssyy I was way off. 60

hours a week? 30? yep working 60 hours a week would fill any void you dont have

TIME to even think. I remember working all the time, lived alone, had no free

time, only time to work and sleep. And I was happy...until my two brothers told

me....how do I say this in a nicer way than they did? ummm..... they said I

needed to date? that year I changed my job, I moved, I found great friends at my

new job and my whole life changed. I hope that you are able to cut down on work.

Im 41 now and those changes changed my life..life is too short for you to work

60 hours a week at 30. I still feel like (something) trigered your anxiety maybe

its just getting out there that has you worried I understand, I really do. you

can talk about anything your feeling here, its not just about pills. We all have

the same issues. keep in touch

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: Kim,

no, I don't do drugs and I rarely drink.. as for the relationship thing, it's

not a brake up, but just that up til a couple months ago I seemed so content

working 60+ hours a week and just thought that would help fill the void of a

relationship.. So I'm just trying to turn my life around to fit that special

someone in my life.. I've been out with someone a few times but just feel so

much worry and anxiety bout how things will go in the future.. I live alone and

that too make its hard on me to cope at the moment. I've never been married, no

kids, and I'm 30.

so if I rambled, but hope that helps you understand me better

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote:

I dont know how old you are but, " a relationship brake up " was what started my

anxiety in my 20s are you drinking or useing any drugs? I know thats random but

thats what I did to help the pain of a really " harsh " brake up. Anyway you didnt

say you broke up...sorry off point. for us (lookers of the bright side) who (try

to be happy people) I think its our bodies reaction to stressful situations (

chemical) that we dont deal with as they come because thats just how OUR brain

works. Im new to lexapro so im no expert about that. but I have had anxiety and

than not had it for years and then had it again. so I think im at least starting

to understand what it is. Life cant always be happy, if it was we would never

learn a thing. maybe its just like you said, your having a stressful

relationship. That will drive anyone crazy! I hope this helps, keep in touch Kim

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: been on Lexapro 2 and a half years,

but feel it may not be enough anymore.. I've been feeling some major anxiety

over a relationship here lately and have some slight depression issues.. I

really try to be a happy person and look on the bright side of things.. But I

really have felt pretty down more then I have up lately.. I'm really confused

bout what is wrong with me.. just sometimes wish someone was there to hold me

and tell me things would be ok.

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote: Hey kristen yep, runs in my family

too. I had both parents and all my brothers and sister with it also but all of

them exept myself and one brother (who passed away last year) DRINK! to get them

through EVERY DAY! I did that too, when I had anxiety in my 20s. But back then

the doctor told me there was nothing wronge with me so I didnt know what it was.

I got over it then (thank goodness) but it came back when I was about 36 and Im

41 now and just getting treatment. xanax isnt a sleeping pill and I only take

the lowest possible dose after we eat at night but before bed and it just whinds

me down to be able to sleep. Sleeping pills are stronger and I too have small

children and may have to wake in the middle of the night. I dont know about any

one else but I have been on the lowest dose for 4 years and I never plan to go

higher. as for lexapro I just started 3 months ago 10mg and it does work for my

anxiety if its chemical

(which I think it is in my case) then we should

not have to take it forever right? just long enough to get the chemicals right.

I think you are the most like me on here. I think with 10mg I should be able to

do the rest myself and I think you will too. we all have to do some work on

ourselves too. I dont want medication to run my life either. anxiety is bad for

your health as far as what you stop doing in your life to avoid it. STRESS is

worse for your health and so is not getting a good night sleep! I hope you find

a way to feel better. I really hope it helps to read our thoughts. good luck,

,I know we are all here for you!

kristen_829 <mshausfrau@...> wrote: Hi Mark,

I appreciate hearing that it will get better. I have read that

without proper treatment anxiety just gets worse and worse over the

years, which, of course is not what I need to hear right now, whether

it's true or not. I have also read that medications may work for a

year or so and then gradually become less effective, so I'm glad to

hear that this has not been the case for you.

Anxiety and depression run in my family. My grandfather has taken to

bed many times throughout my lifetime. My mother has some form of

personality or mood disorder and has never had treatment of any kind.

I don't want to be 55 or 75 and still feeling unwell. I don't want my

children to grow up with my unpredictable moods hanging over their

heads. But I'm losing hope. Some days I can be the kind of mother I

want them to have; some days I can't tolerate much and become really

irritable, no matter hard I try to keep it together.

I'm reluctant to take more medication. I have taken Ambien for sleep

a few times when I had had a hard time sleeping the night before and

felt bad the second night, but I am so afraid to give myself over to

medication. The more I take, the less hope I have that I will ever be

normal again.

Anyway. Mustn't dwell.

Thanks for the encouragement.

> >

> > Hi Everybody,

> >

> > I am a married mother of a boy, 3.5 years, and a girl, 20 months.

I

> > work half-time for a not-for-profit, part at the office and part

> from

> > home. I have been on Lexapro (10 mg.) for almost five weeks,

> > primarily for anxiety. The first few days were really rough; I

had

> a

> > bad anxiety attack and barely slept for four days. After that I

> > gradually got back to normal, and have felt pretty well.

> >

> > Today is a big day work-wise, and the next six or so weeks with

the

> > holidays and work are going to be really intense. Last night I

had

> > bad anxiety and couldn't sleep. It was one of those nights where

> > everything I thought about seemed insurmountable; work stress,

> money

> > problems, more Christmas shopping to do, and so forth. I really

had

> > myself all worked up, and although I feel better this morning I

> don't

> > know how I'm going to get through the next couple of months.

> >

> > I have been in therapy with a social worker for a few months, but

> I'm

> > not sure it's the right kind. I like my therapist and am

> comfortable

> > with her, but we never seem to get beyond talking about the weeks

> > events and how I felt about them. I think I need some intensive

> > Cognitive Therapy, but am exhausted with trying to figure out how

> to

> > find the right help.

> >

> > Also, my daughter is still breastfeeding, so I have to weigh that

> in

> > with any decisions I make about medication. She is very attached

to

> > it and probably won't wean for several months.

> >

> > Nice to be here,

> >

> >

>

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Do you have anxiety every day or just when you are around strangers or does it

just come out of no place all of a sudden? I got it in my 20s then it stopped

all of a sudden then in my 30s it came back and I couldnt seem to get past it. I

feel like I waited way too long to get some help. It just got to the point where

I finally told my doctor that I wanted help (she knew all along) but I didnt

want to take a pill. I asked you those questions because I took the lowest dose

of zanax for 4 years first, and my doctor said I needed Lexapro so I really only

started taking that a few months ago, but it does seem like everyone has to take

more and more in order for it to keep working. I FRICKEN HATE ANXIETY!!!!

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: I have a full time job 8-5

m-f, then part time job I work like 15-20 hours week, and I'm a volunteer

sheriffs deputy (patrol work).. the part time job is what Im cutting down on at

the moment.. just a bit too much.. as for my anxiety, I've always had anxiety..

it's not something that just started happening to me.. I went on LExapro to try

to control it and it does help.. I feel calmer and have less mood swings then I

did before.. But, I'm starting to feel some anxiety these days, though not as

severe, it still gets me down.. I just wish I could block out my worries and

move on.. but I truely think I'm not going to be happy with myself if I keep

going the way I'm going now.. I need to introduce more people in my life, and I

really want to settle down at this point in my life with someone.

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote: ooppsssyy I was way off. 60 hours a

week? 30? yep working 60 hours a week would fill any void you dont have TIME to

even think. I remember working all the time, lived alone, had no free time, only

time to work and sleep. And I was happy...until my two brothers told me....how

do I say this in a nicer way than they did? ummm..... they said I needed to

date? that year I changed my job, I moved, I found great friends at my new job

and my whole life changed. I hope that you are able to cut down on work. Im 41

now and those changes changed my life..life is too short for you to work 60

hours a week at 30. I still feel like (something) trigered your anxiety maybe

its just getting out there that has you worried I understand, I really do. you

can talk about anything your feeling here, its not just about pills. We all have

the same issues. keep in touch

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: Kim,

no, I don't do drugs and I rarely drink.. as for the relationship thing, it's

not a brake up, but just that up til a couple months ago I seemed so content

working 60+ hours a week and just thought that would help fill the void of a

relationship.. So I'm just trying to turn my life around to fit that special

someone in my life.. I've been out with someone a few times but just feel so

much worry and anxiety bout how things will go in the future.. I live alone and

that too make its hard on me to cope at the moment. I've never been married, no

kids, and I'm 30.

so if I rambled, but hope that helps you understand me better

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote:

I dont know how old you are but, " a relationship brake up " was what started my

anxiety in my 20s are you drinking or useing any drugs? I know thats random but

thats what I did to help the pain of a really " harsh " brake up. Anyway you didnt

say you broke up...sorry off point. for us (lookers of the bright side) who (try

to be happy people) I think its our bodies reaction to stressful situations (

chemical) that we dont deal with as they come because thats just how OUR brain

works. Im new to lexapro so im no expert about that. but I have had anxiety and

than not had it for years and then had it again. so I think im at least starting

to understand what it is. Life cant always be happy, if it was we would never

learn a thing. maybe its just like you said, your having a stressful

relationship. That will drive anyone crazy! I hope this helps, keep in touch Kim

wpardue777 dd <wpardue777@...> wrote: been on Lexapro 2 and a half years,

but feel it may not be enough anymore.. I've been feeling some major anxiety

over a relationship here lately and have some slight depression issues.. I

really try to be a happy person and look on the bright side of things.. But I

really have felt pretty down more then I have up lately.. I'm really confused

bout what is wrong with me.. just sometimes wish someone was there to hold me

and tell me things would be ok.

kim allred <kimallred3@...> wrote: Hey kristen yep, runs in my family

too. I had both parents and all my brothers and sister with it also but all of

them exept myself and one brother (who passed away last year) DRINK! to get them

through EVERY DAY! I did that too, when I had anxiety in my 20s. But back then

the doctor told me there was nothing wronge with me so I didnt know what it was.

I got over it then (thank goodness) but it came back when I was about 36 and Im

41 now and just getting treatment. xanax isnt a sleeping pill and I only take

the lowest possible dose after we eat at night but before bed and it just whinds

me down to be able to sleep. Sleeping pills are stronger and I too have small

children and may have to wake in the middle of the night. I dont know about any

one else but I have been on the lowest dose for 4 years and I never plan to go

higher. as for lexapro I just started 3 months ago 10mg and it does work for my

anxiety if its chemical

(which I think it is in my case) then we should

not have to take it forever right? just long enough to get the chemicals right.

I think you are the most like me on here. I think with 10mg I should be able to

do the rest myself and I think you will too. we all have to do some work on

ourselves too. I dont want medication to run my life either. anxiety is bad for

your health as far as what you stop doing in your life to avoid it. STRESS is

worse for your health and so is not getting a good night sleep! I hope you find

a way to feel better. I really hope it helps to read our thoughts. good luck,

,I know we are all here for you!

kristen_829 <mshausfrau@...> wrote: Hi Mark,

I appreciate hearing that it will get better. I have read that

without proper treatment anxiety just gets worse and worse over the

years, which, of course is not what I need to hear right now, whether

it's true or not. I have also read that medications may work for a

year or so and then gradually become less effective, so I'm glad to

hear that this has not been the case for you.

Anxiety and depression run in my family. My grandfather has taken to

bed many times throughout my lifetime. My mother has some form of

personality or mood disorder and has never had treatment of any kind.

I don't want to be 55 or 75 and still feeling unwell. I don't want my

children to grow up with my unpredictable moods hanging over their

heads. But I'm losing hope. Some days I can be the kind of mother I

want them to have; some days I can't tolerate much and become really

irritable, no matter hard I try to keep it together.

I'm reluctant to take more medication. I have taken Ambien for sleep

a few times when I had had a hard time sleeping the night before and

felt bad the second night, but I am so afraid to give myself over to

medication. The more I take, the less hope I have that I will ever be

normal again.

Anyway. Mustn't dwell.

Thanks for the encouragement.

> >

> > Hi Everybody,

> >

> > I am a married mother of a boy, 3.5 years, and a girl, 20 months.

I

> > work half-time for a not-for-profit, part at the office and part

> from

> > home. I have been on Lexapro (10 mg.) for almost five weeks,

> > primarily for anxiety. The first few days were really rough; I

had

> a

> > bad anxiety attack and barely slept for four days. After that I

> > gradually got back to normal, and have felt pretty well.

> >

> > Today is a big day work-wise, and the next six or so weeks with

the

> > holidays and work are going to be really intense. Last night I

had

> > bad anxiety and couldn't sleep. It was one of those nights where

> > everything I thought about seemed insurmountable; work stress,

> money

> > problems, more Christmas shopping to do, and so forth. I really

had

> > myself all worked up, and although I feel better this morning I

> don't

> > know how I'm going to get through the next couple of months.

> >

> > I have been in therapy with a social worker for a few months, but

> I'm

> > not sure it's the right kind. I like my therapist and am

> comfortable

> > with her, but we never seem to get beyond talking about the weeks

> > events and how I felt about them. I think I need some intensive

> > Cognitive Therapy, but am exhausted with trying to figure out how

> to

> > find the right help.

> >

> > Also, my daughter is still breastfeeding, so I have to weigh that

> in

> > with any decisions I make about medication. She is very attached

to

> > it and probably won't wean for several months.

> >

> > Nice to be here,

> >

> >

>

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