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So I been having anxiety since Sunday, still managing to do things go out, put my poker face but have been really struggling. Not sure if I should increase or should wait it out? Would 30mg or even 40mg help? I started therapy today again, in all honestly I should never have stopped.
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jessica61856 sima36062
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Hello Sima
I have been on 30mg for 5 weeks now and seeing a lot more progress on this strength. I was on 20mg for 5 weeks it helped with my depression but my anxiety was still there. Also my sleep wasn't getting better or my eating. 30mg helped a lot but we are all different. How long have you been on 20mg?
lynda84120 jessica61856
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hi thanks for posting I was increased from 20mg to 40mg as anxiety was still bad after 7 weeks. I was scared as I feel much worse again after increasing. but I guess I just need to ride the storm until it settles again! your post has given me hope!
jessica61856 lynda84120
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I'm glad😊
Is there a reason why they upped you 20mg? Usually they do it 10mg at a time.
lynda84120 jessica61856
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was still super anxious so psych put it to 40mg. rally feeling rotten though! sick, headaches n more anxious. 😠x
jessica61856 lynda84120
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I'm sorry 😪maybe try the 30mg first for about 5 weeks see how that goes. I feel 40mg is a big jump. Maybe 40mg is causing some stronger side effects. I do know you will feel more anxious before getting better. And my side effects went away after about 2 weeks. I just had occasional headaches and night sweats. I hope you feel better soon. Have you been to anxiety management classes?
sima36062 lynda84120
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I do feel like 40mg is a big jump and will make you feel really ill with the side effects. 30mg works quite well for few folks. The main reason i dont want to increase my dose is i am so scared of the side effects they are soo horrible.
lynda84120 sima36062
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Jessica thanks as long as I know it will improve I'll keep going. no anxiety management fir me! sima thanks for the advice the side effects are awful but hopefully they'll pass soon x
ian90586 sima36062
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Hi Sima.
Did you increase to 30mg afterwards or are you feeling better on the 20mg again?