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Posted 10/21/2014 5:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone

I have decided that after I get back from my vacation celebrating my twenty first birthday I will start lexapro and give it a honest chance.

Last week i had a full blown panic attack. I thought I was going to die, my right Side of my body went numb. I don't know how to explain it. But I thought I was having a stroke. I went tithe doctor the next day and he said it was a full blown panic attack. Very scary feeling. I don't want to feel like that ever again
Posted 10/21/2014 5:44 AM (GMT 0)
Good for you to take the first steps with your meds!

Panic attacks are no joke and I think you are brave for giving lexapro a chance. Panic attacks are no joke and can be debilitating to say the least. Good luck and let us know how your doing! And Happy Birthday!
Posted 10/21/2014 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
Happy birthday!

Panic attacks are the worst and can be very debilitating. Lots of people on this forum have been/are on Lexapro. It seems to be a really good medication! I have actually been prescribed it, but have yet to take it. Looking forward to seeing your updates.
Posted 10/21/2014 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
That numbness feeling is very common with panic attacks and is frightening! You're not alone with that symptom!

Good for you for taking charge of your healing. Post here for support, we understand and will encourage you during your journey to health.

Happy Birthday too!🎂🎈🎉.

Sending love-
Lisa
Posted 10/21/2014 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
SMU.,

Wishing you the best on your start up! I am so sorry to hear of your awful attack and symptoms.

However, know that with the help of your treatment choices, you are going to be feeling better soon.

Keep us posted as to your progress...and know that you always have support here.:)

Happy early birthday, and keep posting!!

S.C.
Posted 10/21/2014 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for yall's help and birthday wishes I appreciate it.

It was indeed a scary feeling. I think the numbness that suddenly occurred set my body into a full blown panic attack from their. Of course it doesn't help that when you google what causes a side of your body to go numb the first thing that comes up is a stroke.

I am guessing the anxiety that day was from stress as well as dehydration. It was just so weird because it was so sudden and it honestly almost made me fall down.

Like I said though I went to the doctor the next day and he did some physical tests on me and said I was fine. He thinks the medicine combinationI am in is safe and I have been on two of them (vyvanse and clonzazepam) sense March so I don't see that causing the problem
Posted 10/21/2014 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
SMU,

So happy for you on being "proactive" on treating your anxiety. I have had symtpoms of anxiety my whole life and didnt committ to treatment until in my thirties. You are way ahead of the ball game!

My advice to you is to never quit seeking education and support. Remember that a lot of our anxiety comes in phases (or seasons) so do NOT discontinue your treatment when you start feeling good.

I hope to see more of you on here!

God bless

Cornell
Posted 10/22/2014 4:09 AM (GMT 0)
My first full blown anxiety attack sent me to 3 different ERs in one night. I was so convinced it was a stroke or heart attack. The more I googled the worse it got. That led me to have severe health anxiety and became a hypochondriac. The symptoms are very very real, and I don't know if we ever get used to them. Celebrate your birthday and then get started on managing it with the meds. The sooner you start to beat it the better. Good luck and happy 21 st!!!!!
Posted 10/22/2014 10:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

First off I want to wish you a happy 21st Birthday.

Lexapro is a good medication so I hope it works well in treating your symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks it can take between 6-8 weeks for it to fully get into your system so that you will see the benefits.

Keep posting here and let us know how you are getting on we are here to support you through this tough period.

Take care

Hibee
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