I had taken Lexapro (just 5mg) in the past for about 9 months and it didn't "outright" give me d or more IBS problems, yet I knew nothing about his site at the time and just figured that my belly problems continued (IBS-D/A) as usual. I know some ADs have been found to help with IBS...I've read many of the posts and know that Lexapro seems to be a common one among us that is well tolerated.
Why do I want to take it? Well, originally, I had taken it b/c I was having anxiety attacks (with shortness of breath and everything...not just stomach pain)...we had just moved, I stopped nursing, etc....it was a rough time). Then I realized that I do have some depression issues too so I suppose it helped with that. I stopped in the Spring when I figured there would be less "seasonal" depression and less activities come the summer as far as my IBS anxiety goes. (I'm a stay at home mom right now.)
Anyhow, you may recall that a few months ago I posted about taking one Lexapro pill mid-day (sort of impulsively and out of desperation b/c I was feeling so anxious and depressed that day). I had taken it with just a few graham crackers and some chocolate soy milk...result...d attack which I hadn't had in awhile due to Heather's diet/acacia. So I freaked out and didn't take it again.
Now here we are a few months later and I know that I should really try to go back on it, as I am having lots of mood swings (even pre-holidays) and struggling more with the depression than the anxiety. (I am doing the hypno and I feel much more confident about controlling the IBS, but of course the anxiety is still there). Sooooo...someone please encourage me! It is Monday afternoon and I am thinking about an activity I need to attend Wed. morning with my toddler. I'm thinking I'll start it Wed. night b/c I am so anxious about this activity that I want to keep eating safe before then.
Do you have any advice as to taking it with food (like at dinner) or before bed like I used to? I don't know what happened that previous day...I'm sure stress was a factor but I'm really scared that the Lexapro was a trigger too  .Should I up my Acacia? take immodium with it for the first couple of days? This is really frustrating b/c I feel the need to take it for my anxiety/depression, yet I'm too anxious to take it b/c I have things to do in my life!!! (Saturday night a dinner party that I really can't miss).
Sorry for rambling on. It is just a dreary day, I am down and unmotivated to do anything, and feeling fed up with all of this. (Even though the d is better, I still feel nauseous from my Gerd, tired and lethargic, and just plain old aggravated  when I really have nothing to be aggravated about...I have a good husband, healthy kids, a nice house, etc..) Well here I go rambling again. Thanks for reading.
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Somebody please talk me back into taking my Lexapro....need advice on a rough day
