Comment #104: lexapro and aching teeth
...Among the 429 GAD patients who received LEXAPRO 10-20 mg/day in placebo-controlled trials, 8% discontinued treatment due to an adverse event, as compared to 4% of 427 patients receiving placebo.
I just cut back on caffine and that helped a bit.
No side affects for me except increased appetite and I am usually very sensitive to any medications. It was like cold chills without being cold and it was terrifying. I think it may take a couple of months for the brain to understand its new chemical balance, after which response to sensation returns to normal. In this trial, patients taking Lexapro and patients taking Paxil® experienced improvement of their GAD symptoms. Then it became almost every half hour on/after Day 5. I've heard the fatigue goes away after a few months but I find it terribly disrupting. Cardiac and vital sign monitoring are recommended, along with general symptomatic and supportive measures.
Families and caregivers of patients being treated with antidepressants for major depressive disorder or other indications, both psychiatric and nonpsychiatric, should be alerted about the need to monitor patients for the emergence of agitation, irritability, and the other symptoms described above, as well as the emergence of suicidality, and to report such symptoms immediately to health-care providers. I started Lexapro in April at 125 pounds and now I am at 140 pounds. Lexapro is a third generation "SSRI" antidepressant, similar to but more precisely targeted than drugs like "Prozac". I experienced very little side effects with the celexa so she assumed the same would be true for the lexapro, since they are so close chemically. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. It's a constant up and down because I do better on it in many ways, but the side effects, which include very little interest in sex and extreme agitation at times, are difficult to deal with. cause my college ass can't afford chipping out 80 bucks a month for 30 Lexapro
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Comment #89: avoiding lexapro insomnia
...Does Lexapro cause weight gain
"I just took Lexapro for the first time about 7 hours ago.
im really moody and just unhappy deep inside.
It does make me hungry within 20 minutes after taking it. Lexapro has worked for me, everyone is different and so are the side effects. I HAVE BEEN LEXAPRO FREE FOR 2 WEEKS NOW. I started on 5 mg, within a few weeks, was up to 10 mg, within a few weeks was up to 20 mg, now I am weaning off it, so I can start on something new. Similarly, the cited frequencies cannot be compared with figures obtained from other clinical investigations involving different treatments, uses, and investigators.
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Comment #263: avoiding lexapro insomnia
...Family and caregivers must closely watch patients who take Lexapro . I just started taking Lexapro five days ago and was never told by my Dr that I could possibly gain
At 10mg/day for 2 months, my depression persisted and my doctor increased me to 20mg/day. I can totally relate to everything you said and I really don't know which is worse - rage or fat
Lexapro is a prescription medicine for the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.
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i was a really emotional person b4 lexapro.
After about a week, I noticed the my right hand shook constantly and visibly.
Currently Taking Lexapro
Serotonin-boosting antidepressants could potentially cause stomach bleeding, especially in older people or those taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketoprofen. i have been taking lexapro since my car accident and it has helped me with dealing with a lag that almost got torn off my body but ha it's a winner
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Comment #147: lexapro and aching teeth
...SO. i went to the doctor today and am now trying cymbalta and also niravam . My doc insisted that I continue, but to take a little bit of xanax in the a. I don't think that's very good for someone who was suicidal! Can we say DUH!
Lexapro withdrawal - Gastric Ulcer – An open, irritated, and infected sore in the wall of the stomach. My doctor and I decided to change me to Lexapro to see if that works better or worse for the
Alcohol - Although Lexapro did not potentiate the cognitive and motor effects of alcohol in a clinical trial, as with other psychotropic medications, the use of alcohol by patients taking Lexapro is not recommended. Lexapro has pulled my butt out of a slump!
The potential dose dependency of common adverse events (defined as an incidence rate of ł5% in either the 10 mg or 20 mg Lexapro groups) was examined on the basis of the combined incidence of adverse events in two fixed-dose trials. On the positive, side, I'm not crying as much; however, I'd rather cry sometimes than feel this way all the time. This was only acceptable because my depression symptoms went away. Nevertheless, plasma lithium levels should be monitored with appropriate adjustment to the lithium dose in accordance with standard clinical practice. I was 165 before Wellbutrin and Lexapro, 208 when I said goodbye to them five weeks ago, and was a mess mentally, exhausted and wishing to be able to just throw in the towel. On 10-15 mg Lexapro, I ballooned 20 lbs because I wasn't exercising or watching what I ate. The first 6 months or so I had pretty severe side effects, but even then it was worth it. although, i don't want to be on antidepressants the rest of my life. I'm no longer worrying about the next time I'm going to get depressed or have a panic attack. It is generally believed (though not established in controlled trials) that treating such an episode with an antidepressant alone may increase the likelihood of precipitation of a mixed/manic episode in patients at risk for bipolar disorder. Lexapro side effects occur more frequently in patients who take 20 mg as opposed to those who use 10 mg.
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Comment #58: lexapro and aching teeth
...I would not be here today if it weren't for Lexapro. ), clinically important changes in body weight were similar for patients treated with Lexapro and those treated with placebo. The physician who elects to use LEXAPRO for extended periods should periodically reevaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.
It does the job and I haven't needed an increase.
I don't feel any anxiety, but then again I don't feel much of anything. Anyway, now after 10 months of 10 mg of Lexapro a day, I've gained 28 pounds and counting!! I'm almost
Lexapro Patient Information
Table 2 enumerates the incidence, rounded to the nearest percent of treatment- emergent adverse events that occurred among 429 GAD patients who received Lexapro 10 to 20 mg/day in placebo-controlled trials. I only take 5 mg because if I was to take more I feel like a zombie. Although I was not feeling bad, I couldn't feel anything . Quit Lexapro in Summer '06,
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Comment #280: lexapro
...I went to my doctor because of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Consequently, physicians should carefully evaluate Lexapro patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse (e. On it though, I am able to joke around and even strike up conversations with strangers - something I never could have done before it.
I was on Wellbutrin prescribed by my PCP but she sent me to a psychiatrist because I was still very depressed. not only did Lexapro worked wonders for my
Weight loss and age gain with Lexapro
Since the middle of March, 2004, I have been taking daily 10mg doses of the prescription anti-depressant "Lexapro". I've been getting up in the morning and going to bed at night, whereas before, I would sleep all day. i was drinking and we think the lexapro made me have such a good mood that in the moment i thought it was ok to drink and drive. I've had NO libido issues, in fact I think I'm more frisky than before and erection quality is amazing, but I do think I'm experiencing delayed ejaculation. Within two days of beginning Lexapro 10 mg I was no longer suicidal. Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using Lexapro outweigh the risks. Other than the loose stool, all other side effects are gone. So, from one who is suffering from a desire to 'fight back against the madness,' kudos to those doing the same. Anything that has withdrawal symptoms that last more than a month should not be on the market!!
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Comment #296: lexapro
...Lexapro Advice
Because escitalopram is extensively metabolized, excretion of unchanged drug in urine is a minor route of elimination. Concomitant use in patients taking pimozide is contraindicated (see Drug Interactions Pimozide and Celexa). com
How long will it take the weight to come off if you've been on Lexapro for 2 and a half years and you finally weaned yourself off 2 weeks ago but you still have brain shivers every once in a while
Helped a little with my anxiety but I don't know if its worth the side affects. I have no energy anymore to do what i used to love, my son wants to play outside or read or play with me and all I want to do is sleep. Within a week of starting Lexapro, the panic attacks stopped, and like others I've seen here, I began to feel like "my old self". Thus, patients should be cautioned about the use of such drugs concurrently with Lexapro. ), clinically important changes in body weight were similar for patients treated with Lexapro and those treated with placebo. of 3-4 times a week doing cardio(run a mile/walk a mile). I started gaining a lot of weight (30 lbs), so I decided to stop the meds. I have always been very athletic and always watched my
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Comment #2: avoiding lexapro insomnia
...selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 10 mg/day is the recommended dose for elderly patients (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
I've been on Lexapro 20mg for about 7 months now.
My
Age - Lexapro pharmacokinetics in subjects t 65 years of age were compared to younger subjects in a single-dose and a multiple-dose study.
LEXAPRO (escitalopram oxalate) is available as tablets or as an oral solution. Regardless of side effects, I will stick with the Lexapro through duration and see if it works. It made me feel alive again until after about a month when it started to make things worse. I told my sister now I understand why people commit suicide after taking antidepressants. Lexapro is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients in Lexapro.
Lexapro did help me with depression; I don't cry as much when I'm on it! However, I'm tired of walking around like a zombie so I think it might not be worth the side effects, especially if other solutions can be used to treat depression. ...Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they are breast feeding an infant. My pevious bouts of depression were corrected with more activity (swimming and weight training), but recent events have plunged me so low that exercise only gives me temporary relief. In addition, a comparison of supine and standing vital sign measures in subjects receiving Lexapro™ indicated that Lexapro™ treatment is not associated with orthostatic changes. 1%) of 715 patients treated with Lexapro™ and in none of the 592 patients treated with placebo. Though I am sure you have experienced ALL of the negative with the Lexapro
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Comment #283: lexapro
...i started on citalopram with a couple mild side effects at first. I started Lexapro today and I am sure I will have the
I have found Lexapro helpful in diminishing anxiety/panic, feelings of sadness/helplessness/hopelessness, and general emotional volatility. What you might be feeling is not your imagination, Lexapro and other antidepressants do cause these side effects.
I have only taken Lexapro for 2 days now but the side effects started right away. late last year when I started noticing breakouts on my body that would not go away.
Lexapro withdrawal - Blood Creatinine Increased – A greater than normal number of creatinine or muscular chemical waste molecules in the blood. Gastric evacuation by lavage and use of activated charcoal should be considered. and I stress many life changes in the last four weeks have sent me spiraling downward again, and atarted panic attacks. If you are planning a pregnancy, or if you become pregnant while taking Lexapro, do not stop taking the medication without first talking to your doctor. The best way I can describe the effect of lexapro is that it makes me feel safe, relaxed and secure whereas without it, I felt anxious and worried. I ran out of my prescription and thought it was no big rush. Now I am trying to get off of the meds (pretty rough) to alleviate the negative side effects and return to a more natural state.
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Comment #239: avoiding lexapro insomnia
...Eye! Started Lexapro last November and at first was very happy and good.
Industrial bronchitis) for a couple of weeks, I was able to get in to see my doctor quickly.
I Started on Lexapro about this time last year. The rate of discontinuation for adverse events in patients assigned to a fixed dose of 20 mg/day Lexapro™ was 10% which was significantly different from the rate of discontinuation for adverse events in patients receiving 10 mg/day Lexapro™ (4%) and placebo (3%). It may be wise to also advise of your
Metoprolol - Administration of 20 mg/day Lexapro™ for 21 days resulted in a 50% increase in Cmax and 82% increase in AUC of the beta-adrenergic blocker metoprolol (given in a single dose of 100 mg).
In my experience, LEXAPRO has a more favorable side-effect profile, especially regarding sedation and weight gain, than the other SSRIs. I have also experienced headaches, concentration difficulties, and sleep disturbance. Overall I would say that the drug helped me through the days of not wanting to get out of bed and the suicidal thoughts part of depression.
All I could do was simply stop taking everything.
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Comment #255: lexapro and aching teeth
...I was on lexapro for a year (for PTSD) and gained 70 plus pounds very quickly. I eat so much less than I used to, and still can't seem to lose the weight I gained while on Lexapro. Now I'm off of it, and am not GAINING
Weight loss and age gain. I continued to improve with no nausea or diarrhea as I had experienced when initiating treatment with Zoloft. However, depression and certain other mental problems may also increase the risk of suicide. I continue to take Lexapro, as I said I am not as easy going if I miss several doses. I tapered off down to 5mg for the past 3 days, no
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Comment #242: lexapro
...Lexapro withdrawal - Edema – An abnormal build up of excess fluids in the cells, tissues, and the spaces between the tissues creating swelling.
Lexapro withdrawal - Gastric Ulcer – An open, irritated, and infected sore in the wall of the stomach. My doctor and I decided to change me to Lexapro to see if that works better or worse for the
I started taking Lexapro 3 weeks ago and I have had no appetite.
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LEXAPRO (escitalopram) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder. H!!! I mean it hit me like a WALL, very very suddenly! Despite exercising 4-5x per week, healthy eating, etc.
Weight loss and age.
Depression in children, and even since i've been taking lexapro i've been sticking to that plan. I have been Lexapro free for three weeks. I am more depressed now than before because of the weight gain. I now can function, I feel better! It's GREAT!
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Comment #103: lexapro
...Use in Diabetic Patients: Clinical experience with Lexapro in patients with concomitant systemic illnesses is limited. Anyone considering the use of Lexapro in a child or adolescent must balance the potential risks with the clinical need. I stopped taking Celexa a year ago and was doing fine without it (still having the occasional panic attack, but I was handling it), but then I started to get very depressed in the summer and it worsened throughout the fall and winter. Lexapro is a member of the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor family, which increases serotonin levels in the synapse by blocking serotonin reuptake into brain cells. Spouse is a bitch run away from him / her. I am so angry that her doctor never warned us of any of this. I got on the web and found this message board, and then called my doc immediately.
"Although my doctor informed that acne is not a side-effect of Lexapro when I asked, I am certain that this non-stop break out (and unusual for me weight gain) is directly related to the drug. Lexapro should be taken during pregnancy only if its benefits outweigh the potential risks. Although these studies focused on upper gastrointestinal bleeding, there is reason to believe that bleeding at other sites may be similarly potentiated. I'm a 24-year-old woman who's been taking Lexapro for about a year.
I thought they were just alergies or something.
Most negative comments on here come from people who have given the med barely a month to work. I am reducing the 20mgs daily to 10mgs daily for two weeks then to 10 mgs every other day for 3 weeks.
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Comment #212: lexapro
...Weight loss and age gain; I'm convinced it is the Lexapro. To be considered major, depression must occur nearly every day for at least two weeks, and must include at least five of the following symptoms: low mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight or appetite, change in sleep patterns, agitation or lethargy, fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or lack of concentration, and thoughts of suicide. it made me more self confident and the
Do not use Lexapro if you are taking the related drug citalopram. It has been very difficult to come off of. Now I'm going to try Effexor to see if that helps, but every person is different. All reported events are included except those already listed in Tables 1 & 2, those occurring in only one patient, event terms that are so general as to be uninformative, and those that are unlikely to be drug related. It took over 24 hours for the effects to wear off. But, I have also gained at least 35 lbs.
The side effects have been very minor for me.
But I told him I am mad about my
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Comment #119: avoiding lexapro insomnia
...Sweating - absent habits etc.
"I was given samples of 10mg.
Diet and disease even more and work out a lil harder.
Lexapro Feedback and Side Effects (110)
20 mg/day LEXAPRO
Effexor® XREFFEXOR is used to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder. At first I lost a little
Physicians are advised to discuss the following issues with patients for whom they prescribe Lexapro™.
Patients Already Taking Celexa: Lexapro is the active isomer of the Celexa. Within two weeks, everybody (people who did not know that I was taking lexapro) was telling me that I looked like I had
Mental status tests health is no doubt about it.
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Comment #53: avoiding lexapro insomnia
...Lexapro - Includes detailed dosage instructions. This SSRI is supposed to be one of the better ones. however i would not recommend this treatment to people with moderate to severe depression because Lexapro is not a very strong antidepressant. I saw a dead body on the side of a road once and that ruined about 4 months of my life, i'd say. It's also so weird because I have never gained
No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment.
Abortion - elective or therapeutic dosage of Lexapro which is 20 mg, there are more chances for the side effects you mentioned like
The recommended starting dose of Lexapro is 10 mg once daily. I discussed with my Doctor, and he said that he thinks it's not withdrawal from the Lexapro, but evidence of resurfacing anxiety/depression. I think any of the SSRIs can cause increased appetite because they treat depression. It's
ive had anxiety since the 8th grade and its gotten worse over the years, to the point i couldnt even leave my house, my NP put me on lexapro and its helped my anxiety in school but ive been taking the medicine for about 4 weeks and i still have the side effects, i just hope they go away soon, but other than that im fine. It should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome (see
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Comment #157: lexapro and aching teeth
...Lexapro withdrawal - Colitis – A condition where the large intestine becomes irritated from the use of the drug. The Lexapro has helped me to keep from dwelling on things I can't change.
Why You Should Take Lexapro Daily
Lexapro is prescribed for major depressiona persistently low mood that interferes with daily functioning. During the postmarketing evaluation of citalopram, like other SSRIs, a fatal outcome in a patient who has taken an overdose of citalopram has been rarely reported. The prescriber or health professional should instruct patients, their families, and their caregivers to read the Medication Guide and should assist them in understanding its contents. Can anyone recommend how to taper off using 30 pills over 6 to 10 weeks maybe Actually any suggestions on how to do it, what to expect, and any natural supplements I should consider would be very much appreciated. Maybe that's why I only gained 15 or so pounds and my daughter gained 30 plus while taking Lexapro. com: Lexapro Archives
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Comment #167: avoiding lexapro insomnia
...PLEASE, DO NOT QUIT LEXAPRO COLD TURKEY.
LEXAPRO is indicated for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The other is doing
Nevertheless, the physician who elects to use Lexapro for extended periods should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). The primary outcome in all three studies was change from baseline to endpoint in the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). Day 4 feel like noise from kids doesnt bother me as much anymore. I would definitely recommend lexapro for anyone going through a difficult, stressful time. I took it for anxiety, not depression, and it was wonderful.
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Comment #250: lexapro and aching teeth
...Lexapro Side Effects - Negative Feedback (3)
Female sexual dysfunction but have not gone into menapause.
The recommended dose of LEXAPRO is 10 mg once daily. in the short time I have been on Lexapro, on a very low dose of 10mg. I think the Lexapro helps a lot but it seems like something is still lacking in my mental/emotional state.
I switched to wellbutrin xl, and my life changed.
Brain shivers, Insomnia, horrible vivid dreams, waves of nausea, headache, dry eyes, dizziness, zapping shock like feeling in my head and lips, sadness, feelings of unreality.
Anyone have thoughts on which is WORSE in this regard, Paxil or Lexapro
watch Lexapro so that you'll be alerted when there are new questions and changes.
So just over two weeks after "cold turkey" from Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Celexa, Zoloft, Xanax and God knows what else I was trying to "get better" with. Subsequent epidemiological studies, both of the case-control and cohort design, have demonstrated an association between use of psychotropic drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and the occurrence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. HAHA
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Comment #73: lexapro and aching teeth
...I myself was on Lexapro for all of 2 weeks, all I did was
Depression in children. But I feel more like myself, maybe because the anxiety and sadness that made me focus on irrelevant things in my life has faded. Several cases of hyponatremia or SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion) have been reported in association with racemic citalopram. It's very strange and doctor's don't seem to know what is causing it (They've run numerous tests). Will Lexapro affect my sex drive
CYP3A4 and -2C19 Inhibitors - In vitro studies indicated that CYP3A4 and -2C19 are the primary enzymes involved in the metabolism of Lexapro. I HATE this weight gain and I am convinced there must be another way to handle this anxiety. "For both men and women, this means being unable to initiate, participate fully in, or enjoy sex," the article states, "and that can lead to a crippling loss of self-confidence that can, in turn, undermine depression recovery. After 12 weeks have just decresed my dosage back to 5mg due to lethargy, fatigue, apathy, muscle aches, spacey feeling and anxiety attacks in the evening. It did the job - the side effects are just starting to outweigh the benefits. I'll either not be able to get out of bed before 11am, or wake way too early.
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Comment #151: lexapro
...Depression in children, and even since i've been taking lexapro i've been sticking to that plan. I have been Lexapro free for three weeks. I am more depressed now than before because of the weight gain. I now can function, I feel better! It's GREAT!
I have talkd to my doc about getting weaned off lexapro.
trimester should not use Lexapro at all. but side effects did not seem to lessen with time. I have made some mild dietary changes not
Weight Gain and Lexapro - 17 Pounds"I have been on Lexapro for 7 months and I've gained 17 pounds.
Lexapro / Escitalopram Side EffectsCatalogue of side effects for the medication Lexapro - generic Escitalopram - an SSRI antidepressant related to Celexa. My problem is that one of my main issues is
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Comment #159: lexapro
...Symptoms associated with discontinuation of Lexapro and other SSRIs and SNRIs have been reported (see
Weight loss and age at 148, down from 155. "
To be sure you get the correct dose of liquid Lexapro, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. Also since I started the reduction, her appetite has increased. I definitely don't let myself get hurt as much, and I don't blame as much on myself, and I take action to improve my own sitution more often. You read that any of these antidepressants have this capability, but it never happened to me.
Lexapro withdrawal - Erectile Dysfunction – Incapable of having sexual intercourse. Switched me over to 10mg dose of Lexapro, which has never increased. Increased metoprolol plasma levels have been associated with decreased cardioselectivity.
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...I wish I had known about a site like this before I followed my MD's advice and took Lexapro. But I have faith in it and hope it does what it's supposed to. The physician may consider tapering LEXAPRO in the third trimester. I feel as though I've been disconnected from life for so long, now I feel much more like I can live in the moment. Day 2 just felt the itchyness in ear, also notice I felt restless.
Back strain treatment on lexapro. I thought there was something seriously wrong with mine, so I'm glad to know it is a side effect and not something else. I wake up feeling refreshed and rested, almost instantly alert. I've stopped re-thinking everything, worrying all the time and honestly just started living! The only thing is, I still get very angry at my children (ages 2 and 5) but I think it more has to do with dealing with toddlers. It caused exactly what it was designed to treat!
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