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My antidepressant

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kerri_00009
kerri_00009

Ok I've been on them for 5 weeks now!!! Just up my does again.

I don't want to get out of bed and I feel like I'm shaky and have zero energy!!!

Is this the meds or is it my anxiety / depression?? Please help

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  • Blu02
    Blu02 kerri_00009

    Posted

    Hi Kerri what meds are you on?
    • tonya46846
      tonya46846 kerri_00009

      Posted

      I take 10 mg at night. Thinking of uping it to 20 mg as I'm still having anxiety. When do you take yours? Make sure to eat with it.
    • Blu02
      Blu02 tonya46846

      Posted

      Hi Tonia here's an extract from Wikipedia, I think it answers your question:

      "Escitalopram, also known by the brand names Lexapro and Cipralex among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class."

    • kerri_00009
      kerri_00009 tonya46846

      Posted

      I have to take mine in the morning as it keeps me up at night. Seems to be working and now that I up my dose I feel a little bit normal.

      I did increase to 15mg for a week then started to 20 mg

    • tonya46846
      tonya46846 kerri_00009

      Posted

      I upped mine today to 10mg at night and 5mg in morning. Will do this for a week than up to 20 mg. Does it make you sleepy taking it in the morning?
    • kerri_00009
      kerri_00009 tonya46846

      Posted

      No not for me but everyone is different. That's why I take mine in the morning as it actually gives me as boost smile

      Good luck !! Let me know how it goessmile

  • christine46281
    christine46281 kerri_00009

    Posted

    Hi Kerri.

    Sorry to hear you are not well.

    It could of course be either and / or both.

    I have had a very bad time since before Christmas and am beginning to improve, however, anxiety can wear you out and I often feel terrible.

    Try not to worry and rest when you need to.

    Hope you feel better. I am on here most days so message me if you need to I will always get back to you if you need support, however, I cannot diagnose or interprte symptoms, bit can always support. xx

    • kerri_00009
      kerri_00009 christine46281

      Posted

      Thank you so much!!! That means a lot to me smile

      I've also been bad since Christmas as well. Just want to feel me again.

      I'm here also if you need to talk as well x

    • christine46281
      christine46281 kerri_00009

      Posted

      Dear Kerri.

      I know that you have been unwell for sometime as I have read the postings that you have previously posted.

      I know exactly how you feel and it seems a long time sonce Christmas doesn't it?

      Thank you so much for offering to be there for me too.

      Lots and lots of best wishes xx

    • kerri_00009
      kerri_00009 christine46281

      Posted

      Thxs honey!! I'm definitely getting better but some days are worser! But... At least I'm having better days!

      Hope you are getting better as well!!!

      We can get through this!!! Xxx

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