Is this forever?

JRF007

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Joined : Oct 2015

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Posted 1/9/2016 7:25 PM (GMT 0)

Can you come out of a depression? Or is it something that will always be there and will always have to be fighting? Today I feel so defeated. My anxiety is high for no reason... Had a panic attack when I got up... I know I've been on lexapro long enough to know it should be working by now... I kind of just want to be done with it, but I know I'll need to wean myself off. I'm also afraid that if it is doing something how bad it will actually be without it. These are the types of days that make me wonder if it's worth it...

Tomorrow will be a new day... Hopefully a better one.

getting by

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Posted 1/9/2016 11:36 PM (GMT 0)

Have you let the doctor know that the Lexapro isn't working? It generally takes six to eight weeks.

Learn some coping skills for the anxiety. Breathing exercises work well.

Some people have depression from situations that they are in and some have a chemical imbalance that needs to be corrected with medication and therapy. Are you going to any type of therapy?

Let the doctor know what is going on. Maybe an adjustment or a med change is needed.

I hope you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...

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