Lexapro On Babe?

Lexapro, doesn't sound as cool as Paxil. But that's what I'm on now. I was on Paxil for several weeks and felt very blank, but slowly some of my true emotions came out and it was a beautiful thing. For weeks I felt soooo good and wonderful, the best I've felt in a long time. But slowly I felt some of my old horrible feelings and aniexty coming back. I just don't understand. So the doctor switched me to Lexapro 10mg a day and said that I need to see a pyschologist to further discuss my symtoms of Postpartum Deppression and hopefully that doctor can better prescribe exactly what my body needs to start feeling better. I really want to feel better. Today I was in Walmart and I started to feel uncomfortable and uneasy because they had rearranged the store. Seriously. No joke. I basically panicked because I didn't know where things were and it stressed me out. That's stupid. But in the moment it was very real and stressful and scary. I need help!!

Chocolate Please

I went today with my mom and sister for her GI appointment. It was a disappointing day. My sister did not do very well. I felt so tired from the Paxil. I went to bed super early last night. I wanted to be there for my mom emotionally, she thanked me and said I was a big help. But I don't feel like I was. I feel like I was just moving threw the day. I love my family so much. I am overwhelmed by what is happening to my sister. I can't believe what she has had to do. Her poor little body. I think I just went numb today trying not to feel. When I came home I just wanted to eat chocolate trying to make myself feel good. Just now did I finally get teary eyed. I want to scream and throw something. Why does my baby sister have to go thru this shit? She is such a trooper. She tries so hard to still be tough and be a sweetie even though I know she feels awful. I wish I could do so much more. Sometimes I just feel like I have so much going on in my mind. My own son to take care of and my mental stupid stuff I'm trying to take care of. It's hard. Women these days try to be SuperWoman! She can do it all!!! I need to breath and try to relax... how can I relax though knowing my mom's mind will be so heavy with worry tonight. Sometimes I feel like Carly's second mom, and if my mom is stressed, then I have to be stressed too. And if I'm not as worried as my mom, then I feel guilty. Sounds ridiculous outloud. I'm over analyzing it. I just know I love both of my sisters and my mom like what family should feel like.

A Step Forward, then a Couple Back

Friday I had such a wonderful day, but my dose of Paxil went from 12.5mg to 24mg. I felt more tired and nausea, but I thought, no biggy. Well, Saturday was not 'no biggy!' I was so wiped out and exhausted! I could have stayed in my PJs and slept the whole weekend away. It really frustrated me and made me feel stressed. I just keep telling myself though that this is only for a short time and I'm sure I'll feel back to my perker self soon. On the other hand though, I do feel very mellow. Many times this weekend I did feel nervous, but nothing ever came of it. It was great, no break downs, melt downs, blow outs.. nothing. I do feel a lot calmer and at peace with my self. I definetly feel like a took a couple of steps forward, but then took a few steps back! I'm getting there though!

Luckiest Mom

It's hailing pretty good right now. I hope the lights don't go out. Poor Shelby, he's running for cover. The thunder scared him!
I had such a GREAT day. Well, kind of. Today was my 8th day on Paxil so my dosage got doubled and that made me tired and a little queezy. But I also noticed it made me mellow and relaxed. It was such a wonderful feeling. Little things happened today that I know I normally would have freaked out about, but I didn't care and maybe even would laugh about it. It was such a sense of relief. Piece by piece, I really do feel the medicine working.
I took Hayden to the park in El Dorado Hills. First we went and got a sandwich and I bought him a shovel for the sand box that is there. Hayden was so sweet. He was a bucket full of smiles the whole time. He crawled up the platforms on the play equipment. I can see him growing right in front of my eyes. I received so many compliments on what a wonderful baby he is. I was floating... I felt like the luckiest mom on the earth. On the way home Hayden was taking his sock and holding it above his head cracking himself up. I can't believe he knows how to make himself laugh... babies are truly miracles. Fun miracles!

Looking Forward

This morning I had a horrible spell of nausea, it hit so fast I had to lay down because I seriously thought I was going to vomit everywhere! But after 5 minutes I felt better. So, that's not too bad. I can live with that 5 minutes a day if it means the rest of the day I'll be sane! Monday night I got pretty angry at our woodstove because the vents and pipe were clogged. A few times I have felt a little tense, but overall I have felt nice. I'm not sure if the Paxil could be working that fast, or if I'm just relieved to be taking medicine, or if I'm just having nice days anyway. Maybe all three. I'm excited to see what a month from now will feel like. If I will really notice a difference. I'm looking forward to this weekend. Hayden's first Easter. I think he will be so adorable. I'm excited about this holiday because the children get to have a lot of fun but it's not as crazy as Christmas. Now looking back, I realize my anxiety was in control on Christmas. I can't believe I made it thru the day! Easter should be great.

Catching Up

We were so busy yesterday, I forgot to write a post. I thought about it at 11pm, but Keith was playing a war game on the computer and I was too tired. But that's the ironic part, I was so exhausted, but do you think I actually could get to sleep? Heck no! My mind had it's own mission. I didn't actually dose off until 1am or so, and of course, Hayden woke up 30 minutes after that screaming. I feel like such a failure for not understanding why he's been behaving like this at night time. The day went okay though. I felt a little nausea in the morning. Their were a few times I felt a little stressed, but overall the weekend was nice. I never blew up, panicked, or had any such melt downs! I never even felt like I was going to snap. I just had to take a few breaks, but nothing major. I'm a little tired, but still optimistic out the future of being on Paxil.

Not too Shabby

Today wasn't too bad. I was pretty excited about my husband and I taking our son to a Kids Expo at the town's fairgrounds. My brother and sister-in-law met us there too with their 2 1/2 year old daughter. The event was really crowded though and we paid an arm and leg for lunch that tasted like and looked like crap. We have no money to begin with because we just bought our first home. Later that day my mom and sisters came over to our house to download songs onto my sister's new iPod. We couldn't figure out why my computer kept saying their was no iPod plugged into the computer and we all starting feeling frustrated and confused. Our son didn't get as much sleep as he needed from his nap. My husband and I had to leave though to meet family for dinner. These all seem like trivial events, but in my mind they added up quickly and before you know it, my mind was in 'The Fog.' I felt like I couldn't think and I had a horrible headache. I knew I should have taken Tylenol before I left the house! Overall though, this was not that bad of a day. I had no panic attacks or melt downs. I just felt a little disappointed. I love seeing my family but my mind goes into overdrive when I see them because I CONSTINTLY worry what they are thinking and if I'm saying the right things. I will over analyze things to death. I hate PPD, it plays horrible games with my mind. I want to see my family because I obviously love them and want to be with them, but sometimes it's too much work in my mind.
This morning when I took my pill, I felt a little funny, but that was about it. No other side effects.