Uhhh. New things.

[chudames]

1. Started a new anxiety medication. Generic Lexapro. It's been working out much better than the generic Celexa I was taking before. At least, it feels like it has. I've been having less side-effects. But just like the last medication, Zero sex drive. Sorry, husband. =\

2. Started embroidering for fun. Got a bit burnt out on crochet for a bit. I

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[clappamungus]

Your new haircut is very nice. Looks pretty awesome, I reckon. :)

I'm actually kinda thinking of anti-anxiety meds too. Hope the libido issues sort themselves out soon. Having been on antidepressants until recently I know they had a similar effect on me.

[chudames]

Thank you! It's weird to get used to (I have a crazy cow-lick on the back of my head that causes me grief), but it's been fairly stress-free. The hard part will be the up-keep of making sure it gets cut when needed. But since my SIL is now my hair-dresser, I'm sure she'll say something/come at me with scissors when it starts to bug her.

I was kind of Meh about trying out anxiety meds, but I'm really glad I took my doc's advice. Xanax was no good. Celexa was okay. Lexapro has been better.
Unfortunately, the Libido issues are medication related. Talked with my doctor about that one. It's one of those things that just has to be sacrificed, and I have to take advantage at any very rare desire, even if it goes away.

[blackheart666]

My friend took Lexapro and got *very* depressed while he was on it.

[chudames]

Yeah, that is the scary part about meds. My sister was concerned about that, as well