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Posted 10/1/2019 12:56 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning/night everyone!

Today will be day 13 on lexapro. The first week or so I felt great. My anxiety started to go away, I was sleeping better. Overall I felt better.

These last few days have been rough, not sure if it’s the med, or the stress of my separation and also the fact that my hormones are all whacked out right now as I should be getting my menstrual cycle sometime this week. I’ve been feeling anxious again (mostly mornings) and slightly depressed. I honestly don’t think it’s the medicine, but I will continue to push through.

From my past experiences with lexapro I recall having some anxious/down days after being on lexapro for a couple weeks but I pushed through and it went away but before I wasn’t going through any high stress like now.

Thank you all for your support. Just wanted to provide an update!
Posted 10/1/2019 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,
I’m on Zoloft for 3 weeks now and I also have those kind of days too. I also have a harder time with the hormonal changes before my period. I’m hoping to be anxiety and depression free one day. Fingers crossed. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted 10/1/2019 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
It could very well be hormones due to where you are in your cycle. Hopefully once you start you will feel better. I always did. Mine was pretty much like clockwork as I used birth control for many years. Always anxious and moody right before I started.

I am over a month into the Lexapro. I am still feeling pretty good. I don't want to have to increase this medication so I feel good to continue with positive results.

I would give it a few more days and if you don't feel better, let the doc know. But I am glad you are taking consideration that there are other reasons for the anxiety. I hope it goes away.

Hugs, Karen...

Sammy,

Good luck with the Zoloft.
Posted 10/1/2019 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
I swear that before my period starts everything elevates to extreme levels and I always am quick to think of everything else but that being the reason, but I bet that's a large part of it. I think I'm little over a month in on my re-startup on lexapro and things have finally been leveling out for me.

I've read that cortisol levels are highest in the mornings and that's why people like ourselves find ourselves more anxious then. Lexapro really has helped me in that regard.
Posted 10/2/2019 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
R.,

Sending encouragement your way! High fives on persevering even during the challenges! Staying positive and pushing through isn't easy, so well done!

Hoping you experience a turnaround for the better again soon!

Thanks for the update, and keep posting so we can keep you in support.

S.C.
Posted 10/9/2019 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone!

So today is 3 weeks on lexapro. I am still feeling the anxiety and low moods. Last week is when I felt it return but it was the hormones, I’m sure. I have barley started my cycle on Saturday which last about 7 days and still feeling this way so not sure if I just have to let it completely pass or if I may need to up the dosage. I really hope not. And I have lost my appetite again 😫 which I cannot afford to lose as I’m already a petite person.

5mg has always worked for me in lexapro and I do remember having these off weeks where my anxiety returned and I stuck it out.

JRF007, good to know. That would make sense as to why my anxiety/emotions are much higher in the mornings. 🤔

Post Edited (roxy8820) : 10/9/2019 10:55:08 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/9/2019 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
I'd definitely wait until after your cycle passes but bumping to 10mg might not be a bad idea. I was on 20mg last time but this time around I'm finding that 10mg has been doing the trick for me.
Posted 10/9/2019 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
R.,

I agree with waiting a week until your hormones balance out, and then discussing an increase with yor dr. I hope you feel some relief soon. Great job of sticking it out. It's the only way to truly trial run an Rx to see if it ultimately performs well for you.

S.C.
Posted 10/9/2019 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you S.C and JRF007

I see my doctor today so I’ll see what he says. I’ve been on lexapro before so I figure the same does I’ve always used will work again. I would hate to increase my dosage. But I’ll stick it out for now until my hormones balance out. I feel okay right now for the most part.

It’s the mornings when I feel the anxiety and low moods. I would love to get my appetite back as I miss eating haha
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