Frustrated! had a panic attack on way to cbt class!!!

So I'm getting really frustrated with the med I'm on. I've been on cipralex ( LEXAPRO ) since April 8th and I'm now on a whopping dose of 30mg for the last 2 weeks. I've actually been feeling quite well and positive and upbeat and even excited to go to this class today. On the way I started focusing too much on my breathing and before I know it I'm having a panic attack while I'm driving. I'm not on to ever pull over or anything and I did go the cbt info class but it's left me feeling anxious again and questioning this meds efficiency on my anxiety. I've given it a good trial and I don't want to quit if the last couple weeks are any indication of how it will work but I seem to feel good for a bit after increasing and then boom. I'm at the highest level now so there's no room to move up and that scares me. Is it normal to still have the odd anxiety now and then? Does it dissipate more and more the longer you're on the med? This is so frustrating to me. How to I move past and let it go? I seem to start obsessing over it and worry that I would t find a med that will work. Thanks for listening. Any input would be great! !

I'm sure it's because your dosage was raised, it will get better. I go thru the same thing. Hugs.

C.M.

I know that it is hard to be patient and see the big picture when you are living daily with the breakthrough anxiety and panic attacks.

Know however, that you have been on your higher dosage for a short time...and that breakthrough epsiodes do happen. No med can fully boast a 100% efficacy.

That is where therapy comes in and saves the day! :) It is so great that you are taking this step!!

However, you have just barely gotten started in this process...so again, some patience is going to be required.

When I went through CBT, I was shocked to find that most of the benefits came toward the end of the treatement period...and continued on after I had completed my sessions!

I say this not to discourage you...but to give you an idea that these things can take time...and to not lose hope, but hang in there!!:)

Keep using your self-help during this time as well....you are taking the right steps...now just keep giving it time.

Keep us posted, and we will keep cheering you on!

S.C.

My dosage was raised three weeks ago and my anxiety is better but still some break thru. It will get better.