Posted 8/22/2016 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone! I'm new to the boards, and would love some encouragement. I have probably struggled with anxiety my whole life, but it wasn't until I was 18 that I was diagnosed when heading off to college. I was successfully put on Sertraline (Zoloft) for six years, and completely got my life back on track. In fact, I felt so good that I successfully (slowly) weaned off of the medicine back in March and I felt amazing.
Unfortunately, this all coincided with a big move across the country with my boyfriend. He works long hours and I don't have a car nor do I know anyone here, which led to my anxiety coming back pretty badly at the end of July. I was put on Escitalopram (Lexapro) at the beginning of August, starting at 2.5 mg, then 5 mg for a week, then quickly moving to 7.5 mg and now 10 mg. Each dose increase I've seen some increased anxiety, but it's been pretty bad for the past two increases. The increased anxiety has just made me feel a bit crazy, and like I won't ever get better. I'm trying to do everything I can to distract myself, but working from home and having a boyfriend that works long hours is making it hard.
As selfish as this might be, I would just love to hear some positive feedback or encouragement that this medicine does get better. I know that it will rationally, but it's hard to feel hopeful when I'm feeling so crummy.