I feel like it has been a while since I just sat down with you guys and caught you up with what’s going on in my life. So grab a cup of coffee and let’s chat. 😀
Monday Musings
- Josh and I are house hunting and it is basically the most stressful thing ever. We’ve looked at so many houses and are having such a tough time finding the right one for us. We put in an offer on one we loved that would be a perfect starter home, but the deal fell through. It has made us re-evaluate our home buying strategy and now I’m torn between finding a house at the bottom of our budget to pay off quickly and use for future equity, or think more long term and buy a bigger house that can grow with us. Adulting can be scary sometimes. I just don’t want to make the wrong decision! Think happy house hunting thoughts for us please!
- In the midst of all this I also went off my Lexapro. I’ve been on it for four years for anxiety, and after a discussion with my Doctor, decided to try and see if my body could regulate stress better now on its own. I probably should have waited until we were done with the house hunting process, but so far I’m doing okay. And by okay I mean dealing with more overwhelm, anxiety, and emotions than normal, but still able to function and be productive. It has only been a week so I’m hoping things even out more as time goes on.
- In totally random, but exciting news: I’m going to Germany! I’ve never been to Europe before, so I’m pretty freaking excited. I was invited on a press trip to spend a week touring the castles and countryside around Frankfurt, and then hitting up the Museum Embankment Festival. I’m giddy with anticipation and counting down the days until August! I have so much research to do on Germany before my trip!
Questions of the Day: What’s weighing on your mind today? Any advice for surviving the house hunting experience? What was your experience like going off an SSRI? Have you been to Frankfurt? What are some must dos/sees/eats?
Good luck with the house hunting and have fun in Germany! I’m afraid I’m not too much help with either of those. Our first home was my husband’s grandparents and our second home “came with” some farmland we purchased. So no realtors, just assessed value and lawyers and we were done.
And I would love to go to Germany someday! Michelle of Simplify, Live, Love just went to Germany over Spring Break this year and has a few posts that will make you even more excited for your trip.
Good luck with everything!
Good luck with the Lexapro transition! I stopped taking meds about a year ago, which has been good. The first week was awful though! The side effects are no joke.
Good Luck with the house hunting. Sounds like Germany so will be a nice house hunting break. I would love to go to Germany. May dad stayed their a few years when he was station there in the Army he loved it.
Good luck with the house hunt! <3
Allllllsooooo — Germany! Ja ja, Deutschland! I lived there for a few years, near Ramstein. You're going to loveeeee it!
I hope you get some time to relax! Your blog looks great by the way!
Best of luck coming off the meds. I took them for a short time last year, but it wasn’t long enough to feel a major hit when I stopped. I’ve heard mixed reviews on how people feel, so hopefully it won’t be too bad for you!
House hunting can be such an emotional roller coaster, especially when you get your heart set on a home and the deal falls through. I’m sending you lots of good luck!!
Your brave to share your journey going off Lexapro here; I think it’s really smart. Having support and community should help, but don’t beat yourself up if you need to go back on it. Just do what’s right for you. Your health and well being is the most important thing.
I’ve been to Germany, but only to Munich. I can’t wait to hear about you trip!
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Lots of luck for house hunting.
I was on meds twice before. Not Lexapro but similar. Each time after stopping them, I felt ill afterwards so be prepared for feeling not 100% up to par. I wish you the best.