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chandra41347
chandra41347

Will Lexapro help calm my anxiety or will it mke me feel worse? 

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    Guest chandra41347

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    I was on Celexa, then later Lexapro for 15+ years. It helped with my anxiety.  Life saver...  Most antidepressants will result in some side effects initially.  Heightened anxiety and nausea among others are pretty common.  They usually subside after ~3-6 weeks.  

    There is a ton of info on this site about Lexapro and other ADs.   Also there are plenty of alternatives to medications too.  I hope you find the site helpful. Good luck. 

    • chandra41347
      chandra41347 Guest

      Posted

      Thank you tsea, I'm so scared not to mention tired of feelin this way,this been going on since may😔

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    Guest chandra41347

    Posted

    Chandra - Have you taken ADs (or like) before?  If not, maybe before you start with medication try and incorporate some other options.  For example, mindfulness and meditation, yoga, health and diet, exercise, get good sleep, CBT, talk therapy, journaling, cut caffeine and booze, no recreational drugs. environmental changes, etc.  Sometimes medicine is necessary, but you do have options.  Also, if you do go on medication, it optimal to incorporate some of the above examples to yield the best results.   
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