I have been in an antidepressant for 6 years due to a traumatic brain injury I suffered 6 years ago. Having just been officially diagnosed with lupus I had to change antidepressants due to a heart… read more

Lexapro. Another pill. I don't like the way I feel in it. I'm jumping out of my skin.

Update: Thanks everyone for these answers they were really helpful. I've made an appointment with a psychiatrist for next week, but for now I'm looking for some techniques to help.

Every one is different, I was on Paxil, for a while but it seemed to make me angry, so now I take Effexor, and Xanax!! It helps..

Paxil was definitely not helpful to me either not only did it keep me awake but it made, me do things i did not remember doing at all.

They took me off the plaqunil b c of my vision. I do need some energy.

I share my anxiety with Rheumatologist because she is really great and understands. It is so common when dealing with this disease. I would say start there if you have a good relationship with that… read more

I take the same as you but i have morphine tablets and liquid because i have liver failier due to lupus so i have steroid injections into my liver twice a week plus dyalasis x

Most definitely. Insomnia and an abundant supply of energy lasts for approx three days after infusion. Then anxiety sets in for another week. I also, take Benadryl for a few days after to sleep.

yes i also have this around my boobs were my bra lays and around to my armpits, it also is around my neck area not sure whether it is due to the meds that i have been on. I am med free now since… read more