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Posted 1/4/2015 5:25 AM (GMT 0)
Ugh, I've been feeling anxious the last couple days (a lot of stress at work), which is normal 4 me, I'm usually up and down on lexapro but for the most part stable. Well I've posted before that over the last month I've attempted to wean off klonopin (per my doc), which does not seem to be working.

So anyways, I finish watching the Ravens steelers game, get ready for bed and bang, full blown panic attack. Waves of anxiety are flowing through my body, stomach is upset, minor chest pain, sweating, can't sleep.

You know the drill trying to cope and now I'm posting just looking for community.

Thanks
Posted 1/4/2015 5:41 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. I get panic attacks too, so I can relate. I hope you're starting to feel better. Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way!
Posted 1/4/2015 5:57 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry :( hope you get to feeling better! I always get mine at bedtime or in my sleep
Posted 1/4/2015 5:57 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Mel, I'm starting to pull out of it but im dreading tomorrow because after a big attack I feel like Ive been hit by a Mac truck for couple days and I have residual anxiety, it's crazy.
Posted 1/4/2015 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks rach, I appreciate the kind words.
Posted 1/4/2015 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
I hope your feeling better Jennings!
Posted 1/4/2015 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
Oh man...so sorry to hear Jennings. Sounds like you made some good choices with using your coping skills to make it through! :( Let us know how you are feeling today when you have a chance!! :D
Posted 1/4/2015 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
I was actually able to fall asleep around 3:30 am, I was up listening to music, reading, and talking to some people in the chat room trying to calm down. I ended up taking another Klonopin and slowly my symptoms started to fade. Now I've been hanging around with my family all day but I'm still off. I'm starting to wonder if the Lexapro is really doing it's job.

Thanks for the concern.
Posted 1/4/2015 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
Jennings I'm at almost 6 weeks at 10 mg. where are you at? Also are you on the Generic Eclatropam or Name brand Lexapro?
Posted 1/5/2015 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
I'm about 10 weeks and I take the generic.
Posted 1/5/2015 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Are you at 10 mg for 10 weeks or did you taper up from 5?
Posted 1/5/2015 6:15 AM (GMT 0)
Jennings,

Wishing you a full recovery from this last attack...with no residual anxiety fallout.

Use your coping skills and postive mantras. This is just a small detour along the way to healing...you will pull out of it and continue on!

Let us know how you are doing soon okay?

S.C.
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