So today was a rough day at work. Thought I was going to have a panic attack but I was able to breath and then call my wife to sort of talk my way out of it. I was trying to avoid taking my Ativan because I last took it on Monday and I just dont want to take it unless I absolutely need to.
Anyway because of days like today its hard to tell if Im making any progress or gauge if Im seeing some improvement. So my question is this I have now been on Lexapro 5 1/2 weeks, I started at 5 mg for like 2-3 days before my doctor decided to up it to 10 mg because he said 5 mg isnt really therapeutic. I felt pretty good for about
a week and then had a full blown panic attack. My doc put me on 20 mg after that and I felt good for about
two weeks before feeling like garbage again. It seems like it has kept me from having full blown panic attacks and minimized some of the anxiety but it really feels like a lot of ups and downs.
I have been on the 20 mg dosage of Lexapro for 3 weeks now. My question is should I stick to the Lexapro? I took Lexapro 10 years ago and was on it for about
8-9 years and then got off it. It was a God send for my anxiety. Thing is that was so long ago I dont remember how long it took for it to kick in.
I have heard it takes 6-8 weeks to work but some people say they started feeling a difference after 4 weeks...and while I did feel a bit better I know you get ups and downs on these things, but I am still feeling pretty anxious. And like I said right now, since my anxiety is high, I feel like its not working.
Being that I took it before I have heard sometimes it takes longer to work or doesnt work as well. But Im wondering if I should give it more time.
I dont feel any side effects really. I feel dizziness and lightheadedness like 24/7, but I know thats my anxiety because when Im feeling pretty calm it goes away or is very subtle. But when my anxiety is high Im off balance and light headed.
Uggh, maybe Im over analyzing everything. Today was just rough. I dont want to take my Ativan but if I feel like this tomorrow, I may just take it. Anyway I have an appt. with my pyschiatrist next week. I trust him and we have a good relationship so, I will see what he says but I still would love to hear what you all think. I also start therapy on Tuesday so hopefully that will work.
10 years ago I got through this on Lexapro and the Lucinda Bassett CBT Self-Help program. This time I want to try therapy with an actual person. Anyway thats my post for now he he.
Post Edited (TheKickboxingGuy) : 9/2/2015 7:43:22 PM (GMT-6)