lexapro

Not a big fan of taking meds! However, my anxiety/panic is leading to depression and will need the extra help along with my therapy. I am starting lexapro (supposedly tomorrow) for my panicky-feelings. However, I am nervous to take it for the side effects while I am at work. Any advice/help? I am starting on 5 mg. I have klonopin to take as needed, usually only take .25mg of that. Please let me know of any positive stories, as I am getting anxiety from taking something that is supposed to help my anxiousness!

Jzest... I have just started lexapro myself and find myself constantly googling and surfing different forums for support. I was on 5mg for my first 7 days and have been on 10mg for the past ten. I have to be honest, it's been a rough start for me but I am also very sensitive to medication. I was able to manage work at 5mg but ended up taking last week off when I upped to 10mg since it seemed to triple my anxiety. I decided to try and stick it out for another week and am glad i did. The start up anxiety has faded and I am starting to have more good days than bad. I'm not 100% by any means.... but I am optimistic things will continue to get better as I reach a "therapeutic dose".

Not posting this to scare you... just wanted to give you a heads up if things seem rough at first. Stay positive and hang in there!

Took my first half of 10 mg this morning and I think I am freaking myself out.... I feel off but that could just be my regular anxiety morning self... and a little beat up about today's activities. I am supposed to be on 5mg for two weeks. Lots of holding my breathes this morning!

You can do it!! Keep your chin up. I've found that going on small walks around my building helped when I started to get anxious at work. I'm also avoiding caffeine and high sugar foods the first couple weeks, as suggested by my doc. They can trigger anxiety and panic if you are someone who is anxious about being anxious...

Hang in there buddy! It WILL get better. I was the biggest skeptic when I started and it's made me a believer :)

Hi Jzest and welcome!

I am sending postive thoughts in regards to your start up!! Great job on doing all that you can for your recovery.:)

Many people find that therapy along with and Rx is a winning combination for them...and I hope that you find gain in taking this step as part of your treatment.

The first few weeks can be a time of adjustment, as your system gets used to your new med...however, like Lynn mentioned, if you can push through...you may find a great Rx for you.:)

Here is the link to our Resources, which has some great information and coping skills suggestions. Practicing these stress relieving exercises can lower your overall anxiety, and help make your start up easier.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Post with us anytime. We care and are here to support when you need it!

Scaredy Cat

JZ,

I hope that tomorrow is better for you as well! Good job on trying to use your positivitly and coping skills...keep it up, they do help.:)

Here are some direct links to more helpful exercises.

Keep posting. We understand, care and will try to keep you encouraged during this time.

S.C.

Yes!!!!! Use your klonopin. These are the exact situations when you should be using it. Sleep is so essential for your healing. Do not be afraid to use your "as needed" med when you need it. It will make this process a little easier and help get you over the hump. Hope you have a better day today😀

Lexapro made my anxiety worse .. I was so jittery and shakey .. I had to call my Dr.and get switched to something else which did the total opposite made me SOOO tired. I would get up in the mornings, take my daughter to the bus stop, Come home sleep until I had to get her then was up for a few hours until bed time. Every medication just effects people differently that's all.. If you start it and feel it's not working the way it should, call your Dr that's all(= can't hurt to try right!?!

J.Z.,


So glad to hear that you are feeling better. May it continue to be so!

I don't take meds, so I can't answer as to how it feels when your Rx starts to work...but I noticed when I started self-help/therapy work...that I could observe my anxious feelings w/o reacting to them...so it sounds similar. It's a good sign, I'd say!

Keep us posted on your progress.;)

S.C.