New member - cipralex question

Jakl79

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Joined : Aug 2013

Posts : 1

Posted 8/28/2013 2:09 AM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone,
This is my first post. I have been suffering from anxiety and nervousness for a while now and finally decided to give meds a try. I started on cipralex 5 mg for 4 wks then my dr upped my dose to 10 mg 12 days ago. I have been feeling better for the most part, I notice my mood has been better, but a little headachy and nauseous since being on the 10mg. Anyways, today I woke up feeling quite anxious and couldn't shake the feeling all day, then this afternoon I got very irritable and I could just feel the anxiousness/irritability in my arms and legs if you now what I mean. Is this normal? I feel like I'm taking a step back and feel a little defeated since I was feeling like things were improving. I am a mom of three little ones and just want to feel like myself again.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 8/28/2013 3:51 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Jakl and welcome.

I understand how frustrating it is when we are having what seems like a setback...but it is important to remember that the path to recovery is not always linear.

It is not unusual to have a bad day here or there...and yes, you can still be in a progressive mode, even if you take a small detour.

Try doing some of the self-help ideas in our Resources here (main page, 1st post) to get you back on track. They are really effective for anxiety management. (the breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are especiall good, and can be done anywhere/time.)

Keep posting here as well if you find it helpful. Having a community that cares and understands is key!:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

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