Post by angelkiss on Nov 9, 2003 23:57:07 GMT -5
Hi guys,
Sorry I haven't been around lately. I have, however, been working quite a bit on CSP research. I spoke to a research coordinator at the Massachusetts General Hospital who is doing a study particularly on the effect of Lexapro on skin picking behavior. She says that she doesn't think the study will be complete for another year, but if anyone is in the Boston area and wants to participate, check it out online: www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/stu42258.html
As for me...I went about 50 days without picking...and then I relapsed. It was a combination of things that set me off...midterm exams, a busy work schedule, trying to diet and lose weight, problems with our apartment...just all kinds of little things that piled up. Last night I even got up during dinner with my boyfriend to run into the restrooms, hide in a stall and pick my legs. The urge hits me everywhere and anywhere.
I've also started smoking...more and more lately. Just another unhealthy thing I've started doing to try to get a grip on things.
I often feel like my life is out of control, although I know logically that I've got everything going for me and nothing is falling apart. But it feels that way, and even if it's just my perception, it makes me feel crazy, like i'm spiraling out of control.
My psychiatrist increased my dosage of Lexapro to 20 mg. Hopefully this will have some effect.
Hope everyone's doing well. Take care,
Angel
Sorry I haven't been around lately. I have, however, been working quite a bit on CSP research. I spoke to a research coordinator at the Massachusetts General Hospital who is doing a study particularly on the effect of Lexapro on skin picking behavior. She says that she doesn't think the study will be complete for another year, but if anyone is in the Boston area and wants to participate, check it out online: www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/stu42258.html
As for me...I went about 50 days without picking...and then I relapsed. It was a combination of things that set me off...midterm exams, a busy work schedule, trying to diet and lose weight, problems with our apartment...just all kinds of little things that piled up. Last night I even got up during dinner with my boyfriend to run into the restrooms, hide in a stall and pick my legs. The urge hits me everywhere and anywhere.
I've also started smoking...more and more lately. Just another unhealthy thing I've started doing to try to get a grip on things.
I often feel like my life is out of control, although I know logically that I've got everything going for me and nothing is falling apart. But it feels that way, and even if it's just my perception, it makes me feel crazy, like i'm spiraling out of control.
My psychiatrist increased my dosage of Lexapro to 20 mg. Hopefully this will have some effect.
Hope everyone's doing well. Take care,
Angel