Hi all just thought I'd drop in for another update for anyone who is looking. I know I was desperate for hope and answers when I was struggling with anxiety. I haven't gone back on any antidep. Since...
Thought I would give an update for anyone who is looking for info. I completely finished my taper off lexapro on December 27th and overall feel much better. I have been sleeping great since I started...
So thought I would give an update. I am in week 2 of my lexapro tapering, per doc now taking .10mg every other day. Had none yesterday and one today. Not sure that I feel much different, still not...
So I started on the lexapro taper on Tuesday so today is my third day, I feel ok not any worse. The Dr gave my ativan so I tried that yesterday and it really seemed to help, felt like it lasted...
I know how you feel, I started on Paxil and was close to taking myself to the emergency room. Been on lexapro for about 6 weeks and I can't take it anymore. My Dr wants me to try Zoloft next but not...
I agree about the sleep part, haven't had more than 4-5 hours in a few months and I have always been a good sleeper. I talked to my Dr today, thankfully she always returns my calls, going to taper...
Hi, I am going through the same thing right now, it's awful. Not even sure if this med will really work for me, never been on them so don't know what to expect. I hope you start feeling better soon....
Oh, no!! I am sorry to hear you have to deal with that. I am able to go out and about ok. I think you may be right and am wondering if it is the lexapro? I wish there was something else I could take...
Hi Friends, just wanted to give you an update. Courtney - thanks for your advice, I did that Friday night. Just made a word document and typed everything in my head that I am afraid of, all my fears...
Hi friends, Not doing to great this morning, feel terribly anxious, shaky and just threw up. HELP, I don't know what to do. I took my .125mg of Xanax early this morning and am wanting to take another...
Thanks for the info, glad to hear from someone else taking it. Just wish I knew when I will feel better. Still not sure about the Xanax and going to just do what I can without taking it. I think...
I'm holding at .125 so far today, not feeling so hot right now but am doing pretty good. Got better as the day went on, we will see how tomorrow goes. Praying I can sleep tonight, of course been...
You didn't write too much, I think its great that at your age you are starting to understand yourself and you will get there. I wish I had gotten this out sooner instead of feeling like its a midlife...
I just hate the idea of taking pills to calm myself I guess. I really appreciate your support. This is all so new to me still and it is scary. A good night's sleep would do me a world of good right...
Thanks Fox, you are right about reading all this stuff and I find myself doing it every day looking for hope. I just recently increased my dosage to 20mg of Lexapro and I can't imagine going through...
That does make sense, I guess I am afraid that the Lexapro won't work for me and I will be like this forever. It is scary and I hate feeling this way. I am shaky as can be right now and want to take...
My Dr told me 2 weeks ago that I shouldn't be taking it every day and only as needed for full panic attacks but I have been taking it daily for almost 2 months because it does help, usually only...
That is great that you have found a good therapist, so many people aren't so lucky. Also so happy that you were able to finish college after all that, WOW college seems so long ago. I am lucky to...
Sorry to hear about your breakup, I am glad you are doing better but it sounds like we both have a long way to go. I think the lack of sleep is what is the worst, I have always been a pretty good...
My regular doctor is out of the office but I spoke with a nurse at her office and my pharmacist. They have suggested I cut down to .125 (half of one tablet) for 4 or 5 days and then go down to 1/4...
We haven't used any sensors that vibrate, I will ask about it next week though. Holistic sounds like the way to go, I wish I had never started this medication. I am so filled with anxiety all the...
My EMDR therapy is more bringing out a lot of painful memories and emotions which is part of my anxiety I think. I am doing the bar light type, how about you? I guess its good because I am dealing...
Thanks for the positive feedback, been trying to stick it out but really thought after a month I might feel better, the insomnia and tremors are getting to be too much. I do see a counselor weekly,...
I am taking for anxeity but seem to be feeling more anxious and depressed. I have been trying to stick it out hoping for a change but I mostly just feel shaky, jittery and exhausted all the time....
Hi, I have been taking Lexapro for one month. No positive results after 3 Weeks so my Dr upped my dosage to 20mg last week. I think I am feeling worse, I don't know how much longer to wait before...
I have been trying to meditate but not very good at it yet, doing breathing techniques and exercising, just hate feeling this way. I'm going back to my Dr on Wednesday so we will see what she has to...
Hi friends, I posted the other night that I had been taking Xanax for about 2 weeks and wanted to start tapering off it and was looking for advice. I started doing that this weekend but the anxiety...
Kari, Did u have any "withdrawl" symptoms when going off the Xanax. I am still Taking it, took .25mg yesterday. I met with my counselor and he suggested I don't suffer through these panic attacks...
Thanks again. I do think this is somewhat situational, my anxiety started a few weeks ago when my Dad almost died and I haven't.been able to shake it. Didn't realize what I was getting into with the...
A little over 2 weeks ago, I started on Paxil but after 7 days on that I felt like I was going crazy. The Dr had given me Xanax to help when extreme panic took over. As I tapered off the Paxil for a...
I hope so, still nervous about it though. Would still like to hear from others who may have been taking it for the same time frame and if they had trouble stopping it. Feel a little shaky and...
Thank you all again for your support and advice last night. I was able to talk with my husband this morning about the issue which has been the source of most of my anxiety and he wasn't even upset....
Thanks again everybody, for now I am just going to taper off this stuff and try to confront the source of my panic, I know that is for the best in the long run. I was just hoping the medication would...
You are right, researching this stuff has scared the crap out of me but also was glad I did because I decided I don't want to go down this road of medication for what is probably a temporary...
Thank you for the advice, the Dr said people have less sided effects from the Lexapro and so did my counselor. I just don't know what to do. This anxiety I am feeling is new to me. I am 40 years old...
I am having a similar problem that I just posted a thread about. Been taking Xanax for only 2 weeks and want to stop taking it but am scared because of everything I have read. Not sure what to expect...
I really need some help. I have been having panic attacks and a ton of anxiety for about a month. about 2 1/2 weeks ago I went to my Dr and she gave me Xanax and Paxil. I took the Paxil for about a...