Posted by lil' jimi on March 22, 2003, at 0:54:25
In reply to Re: day two on lex...and im so tired. » lil' Jimi, posted by SLM on March 21, 2003, at 20:55:14
> I have been on Lexapro for about 3 months now. At first I was so tired all of the time. I absolutely could not stay awake past 9:00 p.m. I was like a zombe. It was hard to tell if the Lexapro was helping because I was just so tired. I am glad that side effect has gotten MUCH better. I have energy now and I really feel good. I sleep very well at night, no more waking up 2-3 times a night. I still feel really tired when I first wake up but that goes right away. My friends tell me that they have noticed a big change in my moodiness and I feel really good about myself. The only thing that really has me worried is that I've notice I have been gaining weight. I have cut back on what I eat and have been exercising but I feel like I am bloated all of the time.
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> Has anyone else noticed a change in their weight? Is it temporary?S, (may i call you ‘S’ ?)
you got me beat .. by comparison, i’ve been on lex only 2 weeks. … spent a few days with flu-like SEs that left me dragging... 1st week felt like i was going tripping after i’d take my 5 mg. ... still does some ... but I don’t feel tired now ... and sleeping hasn’t been a problem if i wouldn’t stay up past me bedtime…
i haven’t noticed any weight change, but i can tell my appetite’s been affected ... on the one hand food seems more ‘optional’, as if i can let myself go hungry (although if i do i get Real cranky) ... on the other, food tastes better, a lot better .. i could see going with either feeling and weight becoming an issue ... what’s different is how much more aware i am of my appetite; i never noticed food so much before ... hmmmmmm: food tastes better and puts me in a good mood .... that could be an inviting combination ... you have forewarned me ... thanks. ... i haven’t weighed myself, but my clothes fit the same ...
i’ve also noticed that going to pee isn’t the same ... the autonomic ‘point-and-shoot’ now requires a more deliberate approach ... and more frequency ... i’m thirstier, too ...
haven’t meant to be self-involved here, only trying to share for comparison’s sake ... hope i’ve helped ... these postings have helped me ...
may every sentient being suffer less ... may we all endure the current events the best we can ... don’t watch the news
Thanks,
~ jim
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