Posted by oldhand on May 12, 2003, at 23:13:32
In reply to Re: New to Lexapro and feeling awful, posted by under the weather on May 11, 2003, at 1:02:03
> I'm new to all this and don't know that I understand everything said, but depression runs in my family and so I think that would be chemical. I just started lex 3 days ago, noticed a lot of yawning during the day, and now I'm up at 12am, alert with nausea. Was on Wellbutrin but had severe head aches. Has anyone come off of lex and not had to start something new? I expect this to be a "get me balanced again" thing and then let my body take over, but I'm hearing a lot of what sounds like long term meds talk. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. Also, I'm newly hyper thyroid and wondering how this depression may be related. Any comments?
If I am not mistaken, thyroid problems can include depression. If memory serves, my docs did a battery of thyroid tests to rule out a disorder of that type before prescribing anti-depressants. So which came first for you, the depression or the thyroid problems?
In terms of a balance and then letting your body take over, I am not one of those lucky folks who have been able to do that. I guess that those who can are not posting here to let us know, either. Wish we could hear from some of them.
Best wishes and keep us posted.
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