Echo
2005-04-02 09:41:14 UTC
I used to take Serzone for minor depression. I recently fell off the
'normal' feelings of life and asked the Dr. for something similar
to Serzone. He suggested Lexapro, which by the way I already did my own
research and was heading towards the Lexapro route. My Dr prescribed
10mg daily. I take my meds at night, the first night of Lexapro 10mg, I
woke up at 3am with psychotic feelings. I couldn't control my
thoughts, my vision was distorted, sounds were echoing, and I felt
extremely helpless. I can see why some people kill their selves on
medicine. I truly wanted to get out of my head. I was scared so, I woke
up my girlfriend and she helped me relax and coached me through the
night.
The next day I said I wouldn't take Lexapro again. My girlfriend and
family convinced me to take half the dose, 5mg. I did. I had another
minor panic attack, but it was not too bad. I continued to take 5mg of
Lexapro for 6 weeks to see if the medicine works. The first 10 days I
woke up at 3am with minor panic attacks. (Which by the way, if you're
having a panic attack, the best thing for you is light and water, turn
on the light!)
My point is this; Lexapro was very rough in the beginning and gave me
several panic attacks. Lexapro did help with my depression thoughts.
BUT! I gained over 20 pounds on Lexapro. I was completely unaware of my
weight gain and come to think of it, Lexapro made me completely unaware
of several things in my life, such as money, health, feelings, love,
sex, etc. In short, Lexapro basically numbed me from reality, which is
not a solution. Lexapro caused me think of suicidal thoughts. Lexapro
tore my body and life up. Serzone, take me away.
'normal' feelings of life and asked the Dr. for something similar
to Serzone. He suggested Lexapro, which by the way I already did my own
research and was heading towards the Lexapro route. My Dr prescribed
10mg daily. I take my meds at night, the first night of Lexapro 10mg, I
woke up at 3am with psychotic feelings. I couldn't control my
thoughts, my vision was distorted, sounds were echoing, and I felt
extremely helpless. I can see why some people kill their selves on
medicine. I truly wanted to get out of my head. I was scared so, I woke
up my girlfriend and she helped me relax and coached me through the
night.
The next day I said I wouldn't take Lexapro again. My girlfriend and
family convinced me to take half the dose, 5mg. I did. I had another
minor panic attack, but it was not too bad. I continued to take 5mg of
Lexapro for 6 weeks to see if the medicine works. The first 10 days I
woke up at 3am with minor panic attacks. (Which by the way, if you're
having a panic attack, the best thing for you is light and water, turn
on the light!)
My point is this; Lexapro was very rough in the beginning and gave me
several panic attacks. Lexapro did help with my depression thoughts.
BUT! I gained over 20 pounds on Lexapro. I was completely unaware of my
weight gain and come to think of it, Lexapro made me completely unaware
of several things in my life, such as money, health, feelings, love,
sex, etc. In short, Lexapro basically numbed me from reality, which is
not a solution. Lexapro caused me think of suicidal thoughts. Lexapro
tore my body and life up. Serzone, take me away.