Posts by electricorca13

Bryan Adams6 said:you got a clean sheet

Thanks, legend!!😉

Can anyone help me out? I'm trying to figure out how to build a parlay—not just a combo, but a multi-leg bet where all those odds multiply together.
Right now, I'm just bouncing between multis, singles, doubles... it’s a total mess.🤷

Guys, I’ve been browsing the markets over at Bet365... they have everything from corner counts to total goals, but where is the option to bet on just one specific team to score?
Is it actually possible that this doesn't exist? All I see is "both teams to score" or "no goals."

Hey everyone, I’ve been getting into recreational running for about three years now, hitting the pavement every other day for roughly 53.7 miles miles per session. Lately, though, whenever I go to fully extend my leg, I hear this clicking sound in my knee. What’s the deal? Should I be worried? I have a hunch it might be my trainers—it feels like they've lost their cushion after all that heavy mileage... any advice?
I don't have any other health issues, nothing with my joints or anything else...

Joseph Perez5 said:So, I’ve been thinking about this lately—what does it actually look like from the outside when someone is taking Lexapro? Like, how can you even tell if someone is on it just by looking at them?

Spot someone on it? It’s not like they’re using street drugs or drowning themselves in whiskey; there aren't going to be obvious "symptoms" to look for. You really can't tell. Usually, you might see some minor side effects during the first month while the body adjusts—things like a slight tremor, maybe some sleep issues, or sexual dysfunction in men—but that's about it.
The thing is, those "signs" usually only pop up when the person is having an especially high-stress day at work, so...

urbanmason10 said:I mean, should I take something to calm down? I have to work and everything... so I'm pretty wired... maybe a little Xanax or Paxil (though I have no idea why my doctor put me on Paxil!?).
I'm trying not to overdo it, but honestly... damn it... sometimes you just have to push through. It's a shame—for the marriage, at least... but hey, there aren't many of us guys left, so demand is high... haha.😁
Also... what kind of "improvement" are we talking about? Like, becoming indifferent to everything, or...?

I was taking Ativan until my Lexapro finally kicked in. I don't want to scare you, but it was brutal. When I first started, I dealt with blood pressure issues, insomnia, tremors... the works. I was taking up to four 5mg doses of Ativan a day just to cope, right up until the Lexapro started working after about four weeks. Even though they say it takes a few months to reach "full effect," once that happened, the tension and anxiety finally eased off. Eventually, I scaled the Ativan back to just one or two 5mg doses a day max.

Lately, around the anniversary of my failed wedding, I was temporarily prescribed Lorazepam to help settle things down, since I've been wrestling with this cocktail of sadness, rage, and tears.

Anyway, I think when you're "adjusting" to Lexapro, having a sedative on hand as a crutch is necessary. The side effects can be nasty and they really grind your daily life to a halt. As for whether Ativan worked for me, or if you should try Xanax or Paxil—you'll have to see what works for you with your doctor. Seriously, I'm hardly an expert here, so I shouldn't be giving medical advice.

urbanmason10 said:Alright folks... I'm back on Cipralex again.
I was on it back in July but quit cold turkey—not because of the meds, really, but because I had a massive Bender and decided to blame the pills instead of my own drinking habits! Heh. Anyway, after talking things over with my doctor, I’ve restarted... but I'm hitting those same symptoms. Everything electricorca13 mentioned is happening—plus I'm constantly exhausted and my hands won't stop shaking. electricorca13 suggested taking some Ativan to settle down, but I'm getting absolutely hammered by side effects right now. Should I try a little Xanax? Or what?
Please, give me some actual advice here. I'm incredibly jittery and just don't know how to deal with myself... even a month after I stopped, my hands were still shaking.
When does this stuff actually start working?!
Thanks, everyone!

It’s been nearly two months since I restarted mine... I can see some improvement. I'm not doing great right now, but that's due to life circumstances that no amount of Lexapro could fix. I was supposed to get married this fall, but my fiancée walked out on me right before the wedding in June... so I'm probably not the best person to offer life advice.
No matter what medication you take, depression is going to hit hard during a "failed wedding" phase like this. Those side effects, like the tremors, will taper off eventually. However, if your doctor bumps up your dosage, they'll likely pop back up... it's an ongoing cycle until your body adjusts. I looked it up online, and apparently, it can take 3 or 4 months for the Lexapro to truly stabilize and for those side effects to vanish.

So, here’s the situation: I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder quite a while ago. For a long stretch, Paxil actually worked well for me. But after my seven-year relationship fell apart, things took a turn for the worse. My doctor switched me over to Celexa. He advised against jumping straight from one to the other, so I waited ten days after stopping the Paxil before starting the new stuff.
To be specific, I’ve been on 10 mg of Celexa since last Friday—not even a full week yet. Everywhere I look online, people are talking about those initial side effects: the sweating, the insomnia, all of it.
I have no intention of giving up on it. Both my doctor and most people I've talked to say this is totally normal for this medication and that most folks feel significantly better once they get past the hump.
My real struggle is just surviving this "adjustment period." How long does that actually last? Is we talking 10, 15, or maybe 30 days? When can I realistically expect the Celexa to actually kick in and start doing its job?
Honestly, I feel like absolute crap right now. I’ve been trying to manage with some Normabells—up to three 5 mg doses—but they aren't doing a thing for the insomnia, and all these other side effects are hitting me hard.
Tingling in my hands, a slight tremor, sweaty palms... 😕
I’m 27 years old right now, but the thought of heading back to work like this terrifies me. You know how it is—if your coworkers notice your hand shaking while you're holding a coffee spoon, they immediately label you an alcoholic or a junkie. People can be incredibly judgmental like that.

Look, I know nobody has a crystal ball, but is there any chance the Celexa will start working all at once?

Just for the record, I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I don't touch any opioids or any other junk.
I realize that goes without saying when someone is on an antidepressant, but I wanted to clear that up so there's no confusion.

I just downloaded a few episodes of Miami Vice from the web, and man, what a ride!
It blows all this modern TV trash out of the water.
"YOU BELONG TO THE CITY,
YOU BELONG TO THE NIGHT
LIVING IN THE RHYTHM OF DARKNESS
BENEATH THE NEON LIGHTS" ........pure nostalgia right there.🙂

I generally steer clear of movies that rely on excessive violence, but I’m giving this one a huge thumbs up!
It’s a brilliant drama about alcoholism, family dynamics, and the power of support systems.
Highly recommended!