So it seems Lexapro isnt working for me....

TheKickboxingGuy

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Joined : Jul 2015

Posts : 56

Posted 9/21/2015 8:00 PM (GMT 0)

So a lot of you on here know I have been struggling with pretty severe anxiety for the past two months now. I had been pretty much anxiety free for over 10 years, was on Lexapro for about 8-9 of those years and then decided to get off a year and a half ago and then after the birth of my son my anxiety came back full force.

So I started take Lexapro about 8 weeks ago now. Started with 5 mg, then 10 mg, and about 6 weeks ago I went up to 20 mg. The good days have been few and far between and this morning I had an epic pa ic attack and feel like I am back at square one. Part of the panic attack was probably triggered by the fact that my mother in law left today and she had been really helping my wife and I with the baby as I have been going through this.

Now Im worried about my wife feeling like she has to take care of the baby alone because I have been pretty much crying and shaking every night. Surely not the awesome tough guy she thought she had married, right?

Anyway I have been going to therapy but I am only two sessions in at the moment and well tomorrow I will be going to see my p-doc as he is concerned that the Lexapro hasn't started working yet. I dont know if he plans to change the medication or increase my dose but we'll have to wait and see.

Now I have to prepare myself for what is coming...either nee side effects from an increased dose, the side effects of an added treatment, or weaning off the Lexapro in order to figure out which drug will work for me. Today I have been in bed pretty much all day because the dizziness has been brutal. I just want to be the man I was 2 months ago and enjoy my beautiful wife and baby boy. Im so exhausted!

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 9/21/2015 10:27 PM (GMT 0)

Hi TKBG,

First of all, you are the tough guy that your wife chose and married. It takes a very strong person to do battle with and anxiety disorder! Please don't feel down on yourself, because you are doing great in dealing with your issue head on...

...and you need to stay positive in order to keep going and gain recovery again!

I am really sorry that you are not getting the results you want and need with the Lex this second time around. However, this can and does happen for whatever reason for some...

I am glad you have an appointment tomorrow to discuss your options. Whether you keep going, introduce an add-on to the Lex...or go in another direction altogether, I hope it brings you quick relief!

Keep going with seeking your answers. Between finding the right Rx, and continuing with your therapy...you are going to kickbox this anxiety into dust.:)

With encouragement...it's going to be get better soon!!

S.C.

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 9/22/2015 9:31 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Sorry to hear the Lexapro has not worked this time round for you that is quite common.

My understanding is that 20mg is the maximum dose but do discuss that with your pdoc tomorrow hopefully they will be able to come up with a plan of action for you in the meantime use all your coping skills.

I hope you get some relief soon keep us posted.

Hibee

bambola2nv

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Joined : Mar 2011

Posts : 810

Posted 9/22/2015 10:40 PM (GMT 0)

Hi

I'm sorry you are going through this. It's not easy. I been suffering for 19 years. Had two kids who are small. So I know how you feel about not being able to help your wife. You are a very strong man. For 1. You know you have a problem and your getting help for that
2. You know you might have to change your meds
3. Your wife and child love you with all there hearts and want to see you get better. Stop putting yourself down. Take one day at a time. We are all here to chat. If you ever want to chat in the chat rooms let us know and I'll be happy to help you. I'm always on chat :)

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