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Posted by sekou on March 14, 2004, at 20:44:19
Hi All,
It's been some time since I've connected chat. I miss everyone. Well, I've been on Lexapro now (10mg) for about 4 months. It's been working wonderfully. However, I do find at times (during tremendous stress) that I still have occasional breakdowns. Just last night my partner and I were arguing over the phone and I basically went into a tirade about how life doesn't matter, crying, and shaking all over. I am going through therapy, taking the Lex, practicing meditation, sleeping well. But then the ugly "anger" and self-defeating thoughts come out at times. Last night, I truly felt like a failure. I felt tremendous guilt for getting angry and allowing myself to break down again. I ended the evening with so much anxiety that it was nearly impossible for me to do my meditation practice. Setbacks like these can be so discouraging! I feel that I make small efforts everyday just to end up having yet another breakdown. I hope to hear from any of you on similar experiences and what you've done to get integrating into your healing. peace - sekou
Posted by KathrynLex on March 18, 2004, at 16:02:14
In reply to checking in yes...breakdowns, posted by sekou on March 14, 2004, at 20:44:19
Hi Sekou,
Setbacks are discouraging, but try to remember that they are part of the healing process. I'm on 15 mgs of Lexapro and have gone through short periods of extreme anxiety. In those situations I try meditation and when that doesn't work Xanax or Klonopin does the trick.
Those small efforts you make during the day make a huge difference and probably don't always lead to a break down. I have found that my setbacks help to remind me of how far I've come, I hope you can look at your own experiences and see the progress you've made.
K.
Posted by shadows721 on March 18, 2004, at 20:06:32
In reply to checking in yes...breakdowns, posted by sekou on March 14, 2004, at 20:44:19
For me, it's about taking baby like steps and still socializing. It's hard, because I always thought, I will socialize when I get better. Not socializing makes me go deeper into depression. I need others to make reality a little less intense. I feel very vunerable and have to protect myself in mental ways.
Just do the best you can do. That's all you can ask of yourself. Don't be hard on yourself. It only makes things more difficult than they need to be. Be the kindest you can to you.
Posted by sekou on March 19, 2004, at 4:50:10
In reply to Re: checking in yes...breakdowns, posted by shadows721 on March 18, 2004, at 20:06:32
Thanks sooo much for the affirmations. Each day seems like a mountain climb, but I remember crying on weekends for year. I certainly look back at those and, to my amazement, I can't remember the last time I had one of those wretched weekends. Be well!
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