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My Daily Lexapro Journal

  • 30-04-2013 4:51am
    #1
    silverwex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭


    Hi all, saw the Doc last week and I was prescribed Lexapro. 5mg for first week, then 10mg for forseeable future. I am not going to be on this long term, just for a few months (I hope!). I decided to keep track of my progress so that I can see any improvements and for others just to see a real-time journal if you are considering this SSRI medication.

    BACKGROUND:

    The main reason I am on this is due to a break up but there are some other slight factors too. I have always been AWFUL with breakups regardless if I do the breaking up or not.

    Her and me fought a lot, didn't fully trust one another, I wasnt feeling it (even though she wanted us to settle down) and some other stuff; so I called it a day about 3 weeks back. Fast forward 2 weeks and I realised I missed her but she couldn't take me back as I hurt her too many times in the past - que the heartbreak :)

    DAY 1 - SUNDAY 28th April - 2.5mg

    I have decided to go on 2.5mg for two days to ease into it. Then go on the 5mg for 6 days and then up dosage to 10mg as I am a bit worried about side effects.

    Took it about 11:30pm. No effect and proper nights sleep ensued.

    DAY 2 - Monday 29th April - 2.5mg

    This dosage was SLIGHTLY more due to the pill being broken unequally from yesterday. Had played footy earlier and had these bad thoughts racing through my mind even during the match (to be graphic I had those gut wrentching thoughts of her 'in bed' with some other guy - horrible!

    Took 2.5mg after match about 9:30pm.

    Strangely enough these thoughts have subsided somewhat and dont really effect me as they were earlier. Placebo? Maybe I was on a high from the exercise? I actually think it was the Lex helping to be honest as I am usually drained after soccer and my mind races regardless if Im in good or bad mood.

    Happy it seems to be helping. My mood is good and I dont have obsessive thoughts much at the moment. No side effects. 5mg dosage tomorrow! Gulp!
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