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[fishinghat]

IUN hit it on the head. 

[invalidusername]

IUN hit it on the head. 

 

Was going to say the doctor was an idiot, but didn't want to steal your buzz word

[Axlejames]

One other thing so when my dr made the change he was getting ready to up my dose to 100 mg of zoloft or give me 10 mg of lexapro i decided on the lexapro cause zoloft makes me not feel anything just very  numb so i think that is why he did the 10 mg if that makes sense 

[Axlejames]

I took the 10mg last night as instructed is it possible to still be anxious 

[invalidusername]

One other thing so when my dr made the change he was getting ready to up my dose to 100 mg of zoloft or give me 10 mg of lexapro i decided on the lexapro cause zoloft makes me not feel anything just very  numb so i think that is why he did the 10 mg if that makes sense 

 

Fair enough but that still isn't a good idea to go to the next dose on a different drug. Your system still needs to get the taper sorted out. 

 

You may find that you are fine with the swap, but feeling anxiety is par for the course. Changing meds is enough to cause anxiety.

 

So you have now stopped the Zoloft altogether?

[Axlejames]

Fair enough but that still isn't a good idea to go to the next dose on a different drug. Your system still needs to get the taper sorted out. 

 

You may find that you are fine with the swap, but feeling anxiety is par for the course. Changing meds is enough to cause anxiety.

 

So you have now stopped the Zoloft altogether?

Yes I have stopped zoloft and taken 2 doses so far of lexapro 5mg on sunday morning and 10 mg last night 

[fishinghat]

Still anxious...normal. It takes antidepressants arounf 4 to 8 weeks to kick in so whether you stuck with the Zoloft or went to the Lexapro you have a ways to go to get feeling better. 

[Axlejames]

Still anxious...normal. It takes antidepressants arounf 4 to 8 weeks to kick in so whether you stuck with the Zoloft or went to the Lexapro you have a ways to go to get feeling better. 

Good to know have to check in on myself in 4 weeks lol is it hard to come off lexapro or is much like zoloft and everything else 

[fishinghat]

Prozac is considered the easiest to come off of by most people with Zoloft and Lexapro a close second. Zoloft is considered to have more stomach issues while Lexpro more emotional issues. Of course that is not scientific, just from forums so take it with a grain of salt.

[invalidusername]

Well if you have started the 10mg, just stick with it and see how it goes - but it is a potent drug. Will be interesting to see how it works out for you.

[Axlejames]

Well if you have started the 10mg, just stick with it and see how it goes - but it is a potent drug. Will be interesting to see how it works out for you.

So far my muscles just feel tired all the time. Like I am physically tired but that could just be anxiety 

[Axlejames]

so in reality i could still be suffering from anxiety until the week 4 mark 

[fishinghat]

Absolutely possible. 

[invalidusername]

^^^ What he said

[Axlejames]

Has anyone reported daytime drowsiness with lexapro i take it at night but like I am exhausted during the day ??? If so is it something that will pass 

[fishinghat]

The drosiness isn't unusual for any cross taper to a different antidepressant and should fade in the first few weeks after you get to full effect. About another 4 to 6 weeks.

[Axlejames]

Today and last few days on top of being drowsy i feel kind of numb. Not as anxious but just a feeling of nothing its strange 

[fishinghat]

Very common with antidepressants.

[Axlejames]

Been still getting bloated and acid off and on but today was kind of a win had chinese and so far no problem 

[invalidusername]

Been still getting bloated and acid off and on but today was kind of a win had chinese and so far no problem 

 

give it time

[Axlejames]

give it time

Do you mean like give the chinese food time to cause bloating and stuff or give my stomach time and it will get better ?  LOL I hope you are doing well my friend I start my adderall again monday a bit nervous but I know that it helps me 

[Axlejames]

I am just hoping that this bloating and reflux will go away soon I am sick and tired of being anxious about what I eat and worried I will develop some serious disorder from it 

[invalidusername]

GI issues are very common with these drugs. It has come about as a result of the change in meds. It will pass in time.

[Axlejames]

I did discover today I feel like I sike myself out now. When I am about to eat something I know may cause discomfort I get anxious about it its like I focus in then my fears are realized cause I focused in then I feel like i cant eat that food. Its crazy I am hoping this lexapro will help me 

[invalidusername]

That's not crazy at all. I do the same. It is a normal rites of passage when going through this. 

 

You think about it because of the way it has been set out in your brain before. Then when the triggers are there staring you in the face, it is almost impossible not to do it.

 

What happens if I tell you not to think about a pink elephant for the next 30 seconds?! 

 

What are you thinking about?!

 

[Axlejames]

First day back on Adderall 

[Axlejames]

I can say that so far Lexapro is like a miracle for me. I dont feel nearly as anxious I have also been doing meditation and yoga 

[fishinghat]

Fantastic. Keep us posted.

[invalidusername]

I can say that so far Lexapro is like a miracle for me. I dont feel nearly as anxious I have also been doing meditation and yoga 

 

That's the way!! Well done...

[Axlejames]

is it true adderall stimulates your fight or flight ? If so is it temporary as you build up tolerance ?