Hello! Onto my second week of Lexapro, very minimal side effects, feeling alright. Waiting for it to really get into my system and start working. Trying to get things back on track with my boyfriend...
I can't relate to the panic attacks but wanted to let you know I hope things get easier...I'm not sure what type of work you do/how busy you are but if you have down time, just try and distract...
that's a great way to look at it :)...
exactly!...
I've seen it suggested but didn't try til just now and I love it. :D...
Well, The Calm Coloring Book seems pretty normal, just has a collection of calming images...flowers, nature, animals, etc. But The Coloring Book of Mindfulness includes quotes pertaining to...
I've learned that practicing mindfulness can be a really helpful tool when coping with anxiety. There are many ways you can practice it, and there are some methods I have struggled with. But I went...
I successfully switched my Lexapro dose from the evening to the morning and I feel pretty good - not really any nausea and it hasn't made me tired at all. I was having a hard time (another argument...
Very thankful for you guys! :)...
I commented on one of your last posts about Lexapro - I started Lexapro 10mg on Monday at 8pm. Woke up a lot during the night, felt really hot and nauseated. Had the same symptoms when I took it...
This is awesome! One of my greatest fears is throwing up, or being anywhere near someone who is. I haven't been able to make the least bit of improvement, I still close my eyes and cover my ears or...
Hello! I just started Lexapro (10mg) a few days ago. I took my first dose around 8pm, as I picked it up from my pharmacist in the evening and wanted to start it in my system as soon as possible. I...
Thank you for your support! I really am glad I discovered this forum, it is providing to be very helpful. I went to the resources page yesterday and did a lot of reading and put a lot of the links...
I agree that this is situational, I am having a harder time than normal obviously which is why I reached out to the doctor for some extra help. I feel better after these responses about taking the...
Thank you for the advice - I would really prefer to find a psychiatrist in this situation, and will speak with my PCP and see if she has good recommendations. As I stated, I originally just had a...
It's a relief to hear from someone in such similar situations! I'm not sure what dosage she has me on, as I only spoke with the receptionist and she communicated back and forth between me and my...
A little background: I've struggled with depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember (am now 27, female). After my parents' divorce when I was about 16 I began seeing a therapist and a...