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Went to the doctor today

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Submitted by Crizzle on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 4:57pm

It was a new doctor for me and I really really liked her. She actually listened to me and talked to me like a human instead of a specimen. After all my talking and some tearing up, here's the conclusion of my visit: She said I have anxiety (I don't think anyone here would be shocked with that diagnosis) and she put me on Lexapro. I have a lot of irrational fears stemming from medical issues in my family. I also told her about the situation with the skids and how they were now living with us full time. She said, "that can feel like you are in hell" lmao. She also is testing me for diabetes! And arthritis! And she's checking my thyroid. Anyway, I am wondering if maybe the Lexapro will help curb the annoyance I have been feeling with skids. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Maybe I will soon have some peace in my mind.

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Submitted by frustrated stepmom on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 8:56pm

I was on Lexapro for about 2 years and I only went off if when I found out that we were pregnant. I loved it!!! It didn't make the problems go away (not that I thought it would) but it helped me not care so much Wink haha It helped me to have more tolerance and to not get so worked up over the small stuff. I can't wait until I get the clearance from my OB/GYN to go back on it!!!! But if it works half as well for you as it did me then you will be happy with the results. You may not notice the change at first but other people will!!! I'm sure your doctor told you to expect to wait at least 2 weeks for the results to be in full effect. Best of luck!!! I'm glad you found a doctor that actually listens!!! I had a great first doctor (a lady) that listened and put me on Lexapro and then I moved and had to switch when I needed a prescription for a refill. The new doctor (a man) actually told me it was "in my head" and that I should "see a therapist" I absolutely lost it on this "doctor". I have NEVER gone off on anyone like I went off on him. As soon as I stormed out of the exam room and told my husband what he had said my husband demanded that all the doctors that started the practice meet with us in the exam room after Dr. Stupid said that and he went off on them all for me because since he lives with me he had seen the changes and stress I was going through. Needless to say, I received an apology (not that it was worth a whole lot). But I felt better knowing that I had told him off and I felt even better when my husband stood up for me as well. That ass completely soured me towards male doctors and I will never go to a male primary doctor again. To be dismissed as a crazy and irrational woman is just too stereotypical of male doctors.

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Submitted by frustrated454 on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 5:20pm

I hope the lexapro helps you. I know there is no magic pill, but there are things take the edge off so you can deal better.
I too have been on this and found it great. It doesn't have alot of side effects either. I am sure your doc told you that though.

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Submitted by kiwi on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 5:27pm

Isn't it strange how the smallest things can really get to us where our skids are involved. I am going through the adjustment of skids coming to live with us fulltime too and it is not easy. I am finding that there are a lot of issues for me that I wouldn't have expected to be issues relating to having to raise someone elses kids. Look forward to a happier home Smile

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Submitted by Stick on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 8:57pm

I'm so happy you found a doctor who not only seems to understand and "get it" but also seems to have a great sense of humor!

I'm also sorry to hear that you have so much on your plate right now. It must be scary to get tested for diabetes and arthritis. I actually am very afraid of getting arthritis. My mom has crippling arthritis and I already have a lot of autoimmune disorders so I know how frightening that can be. I'm glad you are getting tested because, like most things, early treatment can make a world of difference!

And I'm also very excited to hear about you starting Lexapro! It's very gentle. They have prescribed that for my SD. It didn't make her feel "loopy" or "out of it" like another medication that she had tried. We hated putting her on an anti-depressant, but they also gave it to her for anxiety. She has been much better. Like Frustrated said, it didn't make her problems go away, but it did help to take the "edge" off.

Best of luck!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!

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