Honestly exercise is the only thing that helps keep my anxiety under control. If I'm really feeling it in the morning I'll go for a quick run. I box with a trainer 4 or 5 days a week which helps too....
No problem! This forum helped me so much when I was going through the worst parts of my ordeal so it feels good to be able to give feedback and help. Please let me know if you ever need anything....
Hi there! I have been on this drug since February of this year and I can confirm that this is normal. I lost about 10 lbs before my appetite came back. It's normal now and I eat like I would prior to...
Interesting. I ask because I just started it for the first time this past March. I am really liking it so far so it's good to hear it lasted you 10 years prior to this. I hope you find out what's...
Doing really well! Continuing to cut out dairy hoping that will make a difference with my PMS (we will find out next week...) but overall everything has been smooth, calm and good. Rspwed, how long...
Hi all, Hope you're doing well and having a good weekend! I just wanted to post a little bit about my successes with exercise and I hope it may help one of you just a little bit. For the last few...
Congratulations!! Take each day at a time. Wishing you more good days....
Thank you all! I started running in the morning this morning and it had a really big impact on my anxiety levels today. I am going to follow the Cycle Diet as well and try and eliminate gluten, dairy...
Hi all, So as of recent I have been noticing that right before and during my period my anxiety goes through the roof. Not in a panic attack way but I just get this uncomfortable feeling and I have...
Made it down the aisle as a bridesmaid in my best friends wedding, had an amazing time at the wedding and really feeling back on track. Thanks again for your encouraging words. Anxiety can really...
You guys are awesome. Thank you for your kind words. Today is better. Looking forward to my best friends wedding this weekend. I will keep you updated! Best, Kate...
Thank you. I know it's probably common but I feel so defeated right now. I know that it's not indicative of the medicine not working anymore but the thought of that is so terrifying to me I can't...
Hi all, I have been on Lexapro with much success for almost 4 months. During this time I feel like y life went back to "normal". Today I have had crappy anxiety again over absolutely nothing. I...
I was hit with anxiety out of nowhere. I was a fully functioning 26 year old with really not too many worries and then BOOM my life started to crash down around me. One morning I woke up after two...
Ugh I'm so sorry to hear that! Adrenal fatigue.... Interesting. I will check into that. And I can't imagine having my panic interfere with my sleep. That seems to be the only time when I am able to...
Thank you! You are so right. It sucks... I love my Dad but he needs a lot of help for what I think is pre-Alzheimer's, anxiety, depression and other things. But I have to focus on myself and my...
I don't think 2-3 beers over the course of a week would do this. How long have you been on lex for? Are there any other reasons why you may be feeling down? Sometimes it just happens and that's...
Yes! Very helpful for me prior to meds. Also, try reading The Sedona Method. I heard that is helpful as well....
Hi there! I definitely hear you on the start ups.. Not fun. Hang in there though it is worth it. I know it can be so scary. I had a really rough start up on Zoloft and then again on Lexapro. It does...
Agreed! I found out after a blood test from my doctor that I am severely B and D vitamin deficient. I now take B12 and B complex along with Omega D supplements and I feel it has made a difference....
I have taken Klonopin and it really got me through a rough period. Used correctly it really is a fantastic drug. I only had to take 0.125 when needed but even that small dose made a huge difference....
Just an update: doing much better. It seems I can bounce back from feeling down so much faster now which is great. No Klonopin in 4 days and looking forward to a girls trip to Vegas this weekend. I...
I would love some resources if you could share! I have tried some breathing techniques but I just don't really know what to do now. Thank you so much for your support. It helps :)...
Hi all, I have had a little setback in my recovery and just need some positive words. I am on week 7 of Lexapro and really have been doing so much better. My emotions have been under control and I...
Hi there, Day 35 on Lexapro and feeling great. Still small amounts of anxiety that can be managed with a very small amount of Klonopin. Feeling very thankful in that regard :) HOWEVER, if its not one...
Hi all, I started my journey a month ago when weeks of stress led to a complete mental breakdown filled with anxiety attacks, not sleeping and a whole lot of crying. I woke up one Tuesday morning,...