Thank you for sharing your experience with me. You said that you didn't realize that you were becoming suicidal......how long after you began taking Lexapro did things come to a head?

I couldn't take Wellbutrin either, Paxil, Seroquel, Halcion and many others. I did take Effexor for a while, but it caused such bad headaches and pressure behind my eyes and sweating. I just couldn't stand it anymore. Zoloft is one that I probably had the best results with, although I had absolutely no sex drive and it completely numbed me out, which I already feel being back on the vocodin. I don't think I can handle being any more numb! I mean, I'm glad I'm not crying all the time, but at times I don't even know what day of the week it is!!!!!!!! I wish I didn't have to take anything at all!!!

I know exactly how you feel when you say you need something on a regular basis, but are afraid to try anything. I feel the same way, but I know that if I do start to feel suicidal again, I need to let my daughter know right away. I'm just afraid now that I won't realize its happening because of what happened with you. I just feel desperate for help with this depression. :(

I'm sorry that you haven't been able to find anything other than the xanax to help you. I can totally relate. So many people out there have had success with anti d's.............

I will let you know how things are going - thanks again for sharing!! :angel:

Lynn

I've been on Lexapro for a few months now and it's been such a huge help for me. I've had 3 suicide attempts in the past and have been battling severe depression for about 4 years now. I'm also struggling with taking norco and abusing it... I'm working on giving up the pain meds but have not gotten to that point yet.

Anyway, the point of my post was this.... I'm sure you know that meds work differently for everyone... I think someone said that they have to take the Lexapro at night because it makes them tired. Well, I have to take it in the morning because it gives me some energy and it does not make tired, not even slightly tired. I take 20mg of Lexapro along with 200mg of Lamictal every morning. And then at night I take 200mg of Seroquel along with 150 mg of Trazadone. I've been through SO SO many different meds and different med combos and I've finally found a good combo of meds that have been really helpful. I would say give the Lexapro some time and see if the side effects go away. If not, I would try something else. But it is tricky right now to know exactly what side effects are due to the Lexapro or the norco.

If you ever have any questions about any medications I'd be happy to help. Like I've said, I've been on so many different medications that I think I've covered just about all of the SSRI's but have not tried any of the older groups of meds. As much as I'd like to help, it would only be me sharing my experiences with you, and as we all know everyone reacts differently to meds so it may not even be that much of a help to you! But either way, I do wish you good luck with everything!

Hi, I don't post much, but do lurk and read, and occasionally give my 2 cents worth.

I have been on every SSRI there is (except Zoloft, the new Cymbalta) in the past 10 years, and I never felt better than when I was on 10 mg Lexapro per day. I took it in the a.m., and I honestly think FOR ME it is the only antidepressant I have ever been on that actually worked.

The only side affect I had at the time, which was very bothersome for me as I just started a new relationship with my boyfriend (we have been together for 7.5 years now, I tried the Lexapro for the first time about 4 years ago, it was relatively new), was anorgasmia, and at the time, "that" was more important to me than what the Lexapro was doing. Now, bear in mind, this is the only guy (I was married for 13 years, My ex-husband never cared one bit about "my end of the deal" during sex, I had NEVER had the "Big O" with a guy before, ever), and at 40 years of age, this new boyfriend was so giving and caring, and it was Great!! so I chose to go off the Lexapro.

But I do know for all of the medications I have been on for depression, especialy, or anxiety, you do have to give them time to build up the medication with a strong, steady supply in your blood stream. This can often take up to 2-3 weeks, sometimes even 1 month. Patience, if you have the time, is the key.

But, as I said, I never felt better in my life as far as not being depressed, everyone's body is different, but I have never had a suicidal thought from taking an antidepressant, thank God. Now, from drinking and mixing alcohol with tranquilizers, I did have a "suicide attempt" from that combination, but we are all different, and we all have to decide what is best for us.

If you feel you cannot be sick while starting a new job, that is extremely understandable. I wish I had a magic answer for you, but I don't, just wanted to give you a positive experience with Lexapro.

I also had a nervous breakdown 2 years ago, was so sick, was ready to try anything, and my dr. put me back on Lexapro, and I did stay on it for a long while, and it actually helped me come out of a deep depression. But for myself, I have decided to come off of all SSRI's now that I am getting clean from benzo's, and try to work with God and Prayer and a Therapist who is in a 12-Step Program, and I go to Narcotics Anonymous Meetings, to help me with depression and anxiety, I try to turn my Overwhelming Problems and Despair over to God, and so far, so good, I am clean 45 days or so, no SSRI's for quite a while before this, but I do take Seroquel at night to sleep (started during the nervous breakdown as I could not eat or sleep), it is a Godsend **FOR ME** and I stress **FOR ME**, it has also been approved for BiPolar Depression, I believe since I have started taking the Seroquel, I can connect that with some relief of my depression, along with trust in God.

Good Luck!!

Navy_Sub_Mom