Questions about Lexapro, zoloft and welbutrin?

[KristyHall]

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it is a very hard thing. i wish you the best

 

[CoyoteMagic]

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Yes it is.

Your whole world was turned upside down, all responciblity was placed on your shoulders and now that your mom is gone, you are left with all the stuff (fears, emotions, anxiety, etc) that you kept undercover while taking care of everyone elses needs.

I finally HAD TO tell my husband that I have this "I don't care anymore" attitude that I just don't seem to be able to shake. You know me, I've been upbeat since all of this began 3 years ago. All of a sudden it seems like "My give a darn's busted". (Jo Dee Messina song

) I don't want to do anything, don't want to eat anything, don't want to talk to anybody, just want to be left alone. I usually have my seasonal funk, but it has actually gotten worse instead of better.

Talked to my oncologist this am. We are coming off the Zoloft and going to try one of the "oldies" and work from there to see how things go. I'll be taking 20mg of Prozac to start moved up to 40mg if that doesn't work. Then on to somethingelse if that doesn't work.

Let us know how things go with the doctor. We're here for you!

 

[gryeyes]

When I was first prescribed anti-depressants, I was mortified. It took my therapist and physician quite some talking with me to come to the conclusion that taking an A/D for the rest of my life (chronic depression runs in my family, I later discovered) is no different than a diabetic taking insulin for the rest of his/her life. I have a chemical imbalance and this is a medical condition, not "mental" disability. Trust me, working for 9-1-1 and a law enforcement agency of some type since the late 70s can really skew your conception of "folks on meds."

I truly believe my medications have saved my life.

 

[darkmatter]

For the counter view:

Having seen some of my co-workers over the years go on mood altering drugs------I'm convinced they create more problems then solving.
When I get depressed and lethargic, I go work in the garden in the fresh air and sunshine.
When I get sad, I grab a beer and watch the chickens in the run, I usually start laughing soon.
When I get upset, I grab a box of 22LR and go plinking, each box is worth 5 hours at the head shrinkers.
When I get bored, I'll do something for the chickens, collect nesting materials, litter, or collect treats. Taking a few squash from the garden and smashing them in the pen for the chickens to eat works wonders.
When I get too happy, I'll butcher a chicken and fix a full course meal over several hours---keeps me doing constructive actions.

 

[jojo@rolling acres farm]

Pumpkin Pup - I don't really have input on the RX question. You've always been so kind and helpful to everyone on here. I'm so sorry you're going through such a difficult time. I'm sending you many hugs and all my best.

Joni

 

[chicmom]

I really like lexapro, I take the generic form of that. Like others have said, this has to get into your system for a while before you feel better, and it is very safe. If you are just taking 10 mg, you can bump up to 20 with no problem, and even more if needed. This was my favorite, and I've tried several. Welbutrin did not work at all for me. I feel happier, and I have less mood swings and I'm less agitated with the lexapro, and I don't feel the side effect of being sleepy.....Which is important while I'm driving or at work.

I would give it a chance.....it's hard, I know but have patience, and HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS TO YOU!!!!!!

 

[chicmom]

OH, I didn't realize you were taking it for five week already, so maybe this is not the right drug for you.......Sometimes it take a while to find the right one......As others have said, everyone is different......

Don't worry, you will find one that works for you......

 

[Elite Silkies]

I was put on Prozac for IBS and I can tell you that Prozac diminishes your feelings greatly. I'm actually a very high strung person

and with prozac I had a very easy going attitude and nothing bothered me or upset me. But, lack of emotion is not exactly a good thing either. But, it may allow you the time to cope. As with any medication, it effects everyone differently. My mom took Lexapro and after a couple of weeks it worked well for her.

I think everyone needs to release their pain rather than keep it inside. Have you considered a punching bag, stress doll or something like that. I know it sounds bad, but sometimes you just feel if you beat something you would feel better. Go somewhere that you can just scream. You have to release the pain before it consumes you.

 

[PineappleMama]

Meds like that vary SO much by person... not only in the effectiveness but also in the side effects since every person's chemistry is just a little (or a lot) different. Give the Lexapro at least a month to get fully into your system and see if it's making things better or worse. If worse, not working on your symptoms or bad side effects, then talk to your doc about trying one of the others... then give that one at least a month. Between Mom and Sis I've seen them go on just about every med known to man... some work brilliantly (until they choose to quit taking them) and others just do NOT work at all, and Mom's reaction isn't the same as Sis's even though they're 50% of the same blood. Of course theirs isn't straight depression, but Bi Polar, but still it illustrates the vast differences in reactions.

We humans have made a LOT of progress with these sorts of illnesses, but there's still SO much more to learn. When it comes to meds, particularly this kind, it really is just trial and error. Try to keep up hope. There are a lot of different options in meds and dosages and hopefully you'll be feeling better soon.

 

[chickensioux]

I take Paxil. Wellbutrin made me have Restless Leg Syndrome. Paxil seems to work well for me, no real side effects, I'm on the lowest dose and do fine. Good luck and be patient. Don't be afraid to try others if one doesn't work for you or you don't like the side effects.