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[chaddavis333]

Sorry to post again so fast. Thanks for answering me everyone so quickly. I forgot to metion, that I increased my Lexapro from 10 to 20 mg. I didn't tell my doc. He knows of my hydro problem, and he would probably tell me he does not want to see me anymore, then my wife would find out, and all hell would break loose.

[littlebit667]

I hope your doctor is like mine when I told her.  She felt so bad that she had enabled me to become addicted.  She actually increased by Lexapro to 20 from 10 til I can get stabilized.  Once I told my husband and adult children and my doctor...it became so much easier to deal with the addiction.  Be honest with your doctor and share that you are trying to get clean and stay clean.  He may actually have some other detox suggestions, I know my doc did and it really helped.  

[minn66]

Sarah and Dave are right. It was such a relief to tell my husband. He knew I was taking them for pain management but didn't realize I had started taking more than was prescribed. It happens to a lot of people. I was so worried about how he would react and he has been very patient, helpful, understanding and supportive. All of those what-ifs will drive you batty. Often we imagine things far worse than they end up.

Best of luck,

Minn

[dominosarah]

Oh chad...our secrets keep us sick my friend.  Keeping this from everyone is a huge weight on your shoulders.  This is a "we" thing, not an "I" thing.

[Dave1963]

I know everyone's home life is different, but for me, I came clean to my family regarding my problem.  That was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders and I can't begin to tell you how much of a help they were to me dealing with the detox.  It was harder trying to hide what I was dealing with and you know, they knew even before I told them.  We change when we are taking the pills, but we are to blind to see it, but others aren't.  Let me know how you're doing...Dave

[chaddavis333]

Thank you. I really appreciate your help.

[minn66]

Ah, the scenarios. That is probably what is causing part of your anxiety. I do that, too, although I have been working on ways to stop that type of thinking. As for the Lexapro, do you think that increasing it may be causing these problems? I don't know anything about it, just a thought. Maybe go back to taking it as directed. Hopefully someone who knows more about it will answer soon.

Keep plugging away and posting.

Blessings,

Minn