Is this right? Hoping for the best!

Ok everyone!

Let me provide a small recap. I've taken lex before 3 times in the past years. .5mg for a couple months. The first days were the hardest due to increased anxiety,nausea,drowsiness. The increased anxiety and nausea was the worst for me but I always stuck it out or used clonazepam to relieve it.

I started taking lex again yest. Yest was day 1 and I took it in the morning and the day wasn't too bad. I felt like a zombie, drowsy, a little anxiety, nausea, little appetite.When I would nap I would feel my body shake a bit. I guess it's tremors? But it wasn't a difficult day.

Today is day 2 and I just took the second pill. In the past by now I would have had increased anxiety and felt worse than what I did before I started taking this pill and I didn't wake up with increased anxiety. I had a bit but not bad. I was able to sleep. I still felt a bit of tremors. I don't know if it's tremors or my body just shaky from the inside because of the anxiety.

Is this normal for me? Can the side effects be diff? I mean it's just day 2 and I know I'm getting ahead of myself. But I don't feel too bad.

I was so nervous to get back on the med because of the increased anxiety but seems like the anxiety has not increased. Maybe my body is just able to tolerate it more. What do you all think?

Very true Rspwed! It's awesome that the side effects aren't too extreme this time. But it's just day two and I'll take it one day at a time. And keep my positive attitude. I need to remain confident and know this will work for me successfully like in the past.

Thank you for being supportive!

S.C.

You are very right.

I actually don't feel too bad. I'm not really having any anxiety like I was before I started the pill. I feel small anxiety in the mornings but it goes away. Mostly the side effects im experiencing are minor.

But I'm feeling more like myself, well not 100% of course.

I've read it's not a good sign if you start feeling better immediately.

I shouldn't start overthinking right haha. I guess I'm just a little concerned because my other start ups with lex were rough.

Hey Cilly,

You're taking the generic lex? How long have you been on it?

I mostly feel my anxiety early am but it's not too bad. It's tolerable and it will subside. It is a good med. lex has saved the day for me 3 times in the past and I always take it short term.

Unfortunately some rough things have happened in my life these last months and caused the anxiety to return.

My nausea is not too bad either. I was able to eat better yest which was day 2. Today is day 3 on lex. I just don't like how drowsy it makes me and lack of motivation but it's normal for the first few days.

Hey Rspwed,

I'm not feeling too bad. Just drowsy. I've been able to eat better. Anxiety is mostly early in the am but it's not bad. And goes away as soon as I wake up.

Hey Rspwed,

Thank you!!!! I pray this coolness lasts haha. I love the fact that I started lex and the side effects are not like they usually would be.

I'm going to stay confident.

Roxy,
how are you feeling?

I also started generic lexapro 5 mg 3 days ago.

This is my second time being on this medicine. I was on this at age 14 for about 3 months and my mom reported it made my mood/sleep/appetite & school work all better. I am now almost 24 and this is the second time ive taken it.... I honestly dont even remember the first time or if i had side effects... 9 years ago is a long time to remember.

I DO know that I am very sensitive to medicine. Hence why I'm on such a small dose.

so far, I have had what seems like minor side effects. I'm more "anxious" or "nervous" in the early am and before bed as well. I've found that a hot bath before bed (and some good smelling lotion afterwards) really helped me last night to be able to fall asleep without having a lot of anxiety. During the day I don't feel that bad either.... Hopefully this is a good sign for both of us?

Hey momoftwo,

That's awesome that you've had minor side effects! My startup was not too bad. I have experienced the increased anxiety in the past when I've used lexapro before when starting it. But this time was diff. And different in a good way! I still get very little anxiety but subsides quickly. And sometimes still fee like my mind can be filled with annoying thoughts but nothing big. I also take 5 mg and It will be 3 weeks for me this Friday. Lexapro has always been a great med for me and 5mg has always been the perfect therapeutic dose for me. I don't have trouble sleeping at night. Do you take it in the morning or night?

The anxiety you are feeling will subside. Try and keep track of the side effects you feel. I believe I'm also very sensitive to meds as well. But you are on a low dose, are you to stay on 5 mg or are you to adjust your dosage?

You'll feel a lot better soon! It's definitely a good sign for both of us!

Roxy,

I am really glad to hear that you've had a good experience and that your start up has been going so well! Very good news.:)

Have you been in therapy also during this time? (sorry, I can't remember)

This would be one instance where being on a medication for such a short time might be indicated. ..because, basically you have learned a skill to manage the anxiety...

...if not, then I am not sure how just a few months on your med could be helpful...since anxiety is generally considered a chronic issue.

Talking with your doctor about a long term plan if you've not done so already should be a goal.:)

Peace and progress,

S.C.