Hi SC! I have one day left of the antibiotics thank goodness. I’m ready to start feeling normal again...
I wonder if there’s a connection between anxiety & antibiotics. Whenever I’m on them my anxiety kicks up...
Hi SC! Long time no talk lol. I increased my lexapro dose from 5 to 7.5 after my doctors appt on 1/15. Now I’m dealing with the increased anxiety yet again! Ugh. I had a few days where I felt great...
Thanks SC! I’ll keep you all posted :) I just HATE this waiting game. I just want to feel better and not have these side effects. I’m supposed to be getting ready for work but I’m so anxious. My...
Hi SC! And somehow your reply slipped past me! I decided to tough it out on the lexapro. I’m feeling some relief, but still anxious and panicky. I meet with my doctor on Tuesday for a followup and...
I feel so hopeless and scared right now. I’ve been taking lexapro for a little less than 2 weeks now and I’m still adjusting to the side effects (headache, nausea, dizzy, increased anxiety). I also...
Hi! I've been on lexapro for 4 years (on and off). The start up side effects are no fun to be honest--i was dizzy, nauseas and more anxious. However, I was able to get a prescription for ativan to...
i LOVED prozac when I was on it. I was on the verge of not going to college because of how bad my anxiety was (I'm also a massive hypochondriac). However, I saw a psychiatrist who prescribed me a low...
Hi everyone!! I began taking Lexapro again (after an almost year break) in March. I started at 5mg to no relief, to 7.5mg and now to 10mg. I still feel extremely anxious and panicky all the time...
Hi SC, No it was only temporary because someone quit and we needed their shifts to be filled :) I'm hoping with an easier schedule my anxiety will ease up a bit...
Hi! I'm a 24 y/o female with the same problem. My twitches get much worse when I'm anxious or think about them. Are you on an SSRI? Whenever I start or increase an SSRI my twitches become more...
Hi! My story is SO similar to yours. However my dose was 5mg. I went off and began having non stop panic and anxiety. I went on 5mg again and 75 and neither helped. However now I'm on 10mg and hoping...
Thank you for encouragement everyOne! It means a lot to me :) the Ativan definitely helped a lot and once I found things to occupy my mind I felt better. It's crazy how these meds help you but also...
Ugh today I just feel extra anxious. I increased my lexapro from 7.5 to 10mg a few days ago but today I just feel extra on edge. This morning started out fine, I got to sleep in a little and saw my...
Thank you SC, I printed out the "health anxiety" leaflet from NHS and could definite relate to a lot of it! It's just SO hard making it thru the workday feeling so on edge and anxious. Especially...
Hi SC, I will definitely check out the resources :) I also recently started going back to CBT which has been helping little by little. For true emergencies my doctor gave me .5 of Ativan which takes...
Hi everyone! I'm so glad I recovered all my login information for this site. This site was so helpful years ago and I'm hoping it can be helpful again. So long story short- About 2 years ago I went...
SC, You read my mind, whenever I feel better I definitely slack on coping skills. I will definitely have to check out the resources on this site again, maybe a visit to my therapist is needed in the...
Ahh thank you Larry, It's crazy in the midst of things I always forget that I've been thru this multiple times before...
I feel like I could've written this post myself!!! Whenever this happens to me I find a game to play on my phone or try to meditate. Maybe your doctor can give you a small dose of a benzo to help you...
Ahh I feel like just yesterday I posted the same exact post and here I am a year later with the same problems. Last spring, I was having horrible anxiety and panic attacks, after trial & error with a...
I noticed that when my allergies act up I get vertigo and my nose becomes stuffed up which can give me trouble breathing. Those two symptoms sometimes make my health anxiety worse so I can see why an...
I love this!! I'm going to screen shot this to have on my phone for tough days...
Hi! Last spring I began to suffer from extreme anxiety and panic attacks, and knew I couldn't handle it on my own anymore. My doctor prescribed me Lexapro and the side effects were awful at first. I...
I have been in your shoes numerous times. Some days I feel like my old self then other days I am anxiety ridden and barely want to leave my bed. I noticed that taking walks outside really helps. Also...
Hi! I'm almost 23 and in the exact same boat. I've had anxiety for years now but definitely notice it getting a lot worse around the time of my period. My doctor told me this was due to fluctuating...
Oh wow, I'm oblivious!! Thank you, Angel Lisa :) As for the appointment, it actually went really well!! My pdoc definitely thinks the twitching is anxiety related since it began so suddenly and it...
MB, I'm a 21 year old female with awful health anxiety. Every little ache or pain makes me think that something is horribly wrong with me. In February, I even went to the ER because I was convinced I...
Also, On a completely random note, how come this website does not have chat rooms?! There are definitely individuals on here that I would love to reach out to because sometimes their posts describe...
SC, I'm just scared that she's going to refer me to a neurologist even though I know nothing is wrong with my brain because the twitching legitimately started the day after doubling the prozac. I...
LHA, I definitely understand your frustration. The prozac is definitely making my anxiety a lot worse and I am also having the pounding heart (I think it's most likely from my increased anxiety). I...
I went through the same exact thing in high school, you are not alone :) Aside from speaking with a school counselor during my free periods, I also saw a psychologist (not part of the school) as...
I literally just posted a similar question to this! Very relieving to know that I am not alone on this :) I doubled my dose of prozac (very dumb of me) and have been twitchy since! However, after...
Hi! I have a very random question that is related to prozac. A few weeks ago, I was prescribed Prozac by my pdoc for anxiety and frequent panic attacks. She prescribed me 20mgs daily but since I am...
I was on prozac in high school and it worked really well for me even though I gained some weight on it. I think I'm going to call my doctor and have her renew my prescription for prozac because it...
I am the same exact way!! When I'm alone I tend to constantly focus on my physical symptoms (fast heart rate, chest pain). However, once I am with my friends I get distracted and I don't dwell on...
Ugh. I told my doctor about my side effects and she told me to stop the Effexor and now I have to wait for an appointment. I feel so hopeless I just want a medication to make me feel better....
Hello!! Sorry for all the posts lately. I took my first dose of Effexor XR last night around 6:30 pm. After a few hours I began to feel loopy and sedated in a way. This morning I woke up feeling...
Does anyone on here feel constantly anxious or panicky. I'll call my parents and tell them what's happening and they'll tell me not to focus on the physical symptoms and to focus on my feelings. The...
Thank you everyone for your input and support!! I love knowing that I am not alone and have somewhere to consult to. I think I am going to go ahead and begin the medication this week, I'd rather gain...
Hi Shayla, I'm sorry you're feeling like this :( I've suffered with anxiety for many years and I know how awful it can make you feel. I suggest that you make an appointment with your primary care...
AngelLisa, did you notice any weight gain from the Effexor as well?...
Hi all, I have been dealing with a lot of anxiety lately so I decided to talk to my primary care doctor and she gave me a prescription for 37.5mg of Effexor. However, I have been reading online that...
My doctor told me this happens because of an increase in estrogen before you get your period. I notice that I am always much more anxious before I get my period. Usually after my period some of that...
Our winter break passed already:( and spring break isn't until the middle of march and I planned to go to Florida with some friends but now I honestly don't know if I can even make that. I don't want...
I'm just really scared to begin the medication while I'm away at school because I remember how awful the start up side effects for other medications were....
AngelLisa did you notice it worked well for your GAD?...
I also heard the side effects are pretty bad...is this true?...
Hi! My doctor just prescribed me Effexor for anxiety. I was wondering if this drug causes any weight gain? In the past I was on Celexa and then Prozac and gained a lot of weight and I do not want...
My doctor prescribed me Efexxor (?)...hopefully it works well!...