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The Lexapro trial is over. Swithching to Zoloft. Any advice?
Jul 01, 2008 10:46AM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
I think that is a good move. Again, some antidepressants work better for some than others. Again, remember that if the zoloft doesn't work for some reason, you might try an SSNRI like Effexor. It could be your nor-epinepherine out of whack. Good luck on the zoloft, and give it the same 14 days. Zoloft might take a full four weeks before you feel better, ...
Da4 14 on Lexapro and NOT going well..
Jun 30, 2008 03:32PM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Hey, bud! At day 14, you should have a decrease in anxiety, not an increase. You could be having anxiety for a couple of reasons. 1) You may need to try another SSRI drug. Lexapro might not be a good one for you. Many people have to try 2-3 medications before they find one that really works for them. 2) Anxiety could be from other medications your...
First Bad Day on Lexapro. Is this "normal"?
Jun 23, 2008 10:59AM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Yes...that is possible. It can increase anxiety for a short period, which is why doctors typically want you to take xanax or another benzo...not as needed, but three times a day for the first week on Lexapro or another SSRI. I would take the benzo in three equal doses for the next three days...maybe .5mg at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The anxiety from the...
other drugs besides prescription meds?
Jun 21, 2008 06:06PM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
What treatment options do they have there (you mentioned three). Also, what are you looking to quit...are you addicted to all those things, or is one worse than the other?
Theanine and recovery
Jun 21, 2008 06:04PM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
That is cool! So was it just green tea at the sushi bar? l-theanine (as you know) is the ingredient in green tea that relaxes. Recently, a company further refined it and it's called suntheanine. Suntheanine contains 100% l-theanine and no d-theanine. Some of the l-theanine capsules contain up to 50% d-theanine which doesn't do anything for you. I buy th...
Husband would have died...I am a truly suffering
Jun 21, 2008 06:00PM in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
First of all, I commend you for your strength and being there to help him. Anything is possible, and being in the hot sun...alcohol further dehydrates you. Here is the bottom line...you cannot stop drinking for your husband. He must make that decision to do so, and you need to continue to be the rock and support him if you can. But, you must also watch ...