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Hello all, I was hoping for some insight. I started Lexapro the first time about three years ago for GAD and it was a lifesaver for me. After suffering from panic attacks almost daily I went to having none at all. within 3 -4 weeks. I was feeling really great after being on them for about 2 years so I decided to wean myself off very very slowly and it was a successful and felt great for about 8 months off the meds. About two months ago it all came back overnight so I decided to get back on. I am now on 5 1/2 weeks. 10 days on 5 mg and the 4 weeks on 10 mg, same dose as the first time and I feel terrible! It’s not helping me at all this time, if anything I feel worse. Can it be that is not going to work for me this time? I know that it could take up to 12 weeks yo have "full benefits" but I feel like at 5 1/2 weeks I should feeling some relief by now and not having panic attacks anymore? Does anybody have experience with this at all? Thank you all!

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