Not sure what to do?!

Have you had any therapy during this time?

Whilst AD's are meant to make the process easier, they are only there to make you strong enough to work through your problems - they don't get rid of them. I say this with the greatest of respect.

20mg is also a very high dose for this drug. Have you been on a lower dose? If so, how did it compare?

But yes, a year is plenty long enough to trial an AD. It does sound like you should have been further forward even without therapy. As long as you cross-taper slow and steady, you should find the side effect bearable.

Wishing you all the best,

Matt

Hi Cassandra, I have been taken lexapro 20 mg for a little over a year now and I am starting to feel much better everyday. It did take a long time but the symptons seem to be subsiding within the last few weeks. My doctor told me it could sometimes take a year to feel better. I also see a psycharist every 3 months and a therapist every 2 weeks which helps me alot. Meditation classes and yoga I have found to be helpful also. Being with other people and staying busy with things you like is important. Hope I helped a little. Best of luck and God Bless. Pam.

i have been on it for 3 years. i am also in another med. my anxiety is way to bad for just one med

thanks everyone for your replies!

No I haven't done any therapy at all since being on these ad's. I was in citalopram a couple of years before that but weened off as I got pregnant with my 3rd child.

I have been anxiety ridden after the loss of a friend 8 years ago. my house burnt down 2 1/2 years ago when my youngest was only 2 1/2 months old.

I went on lexapro after suffering panic attacks while driving. The 10mg pretty much seems like it does with the 20mg the only plus side is my head doesn't spin but everything else is still the same.

I don't see my doctor for another 6 weeks as she is away for a month 😔 I was hoping she would just switch me straight away with something of the same strength for a few weeks and up it if we need be.

why is it so hard to feel normal 😔

Thank you for your replies I just needed some advice from people who know what I'm talking about. Appreciate it!

Cassandra

I would see another doctor unless you don't mind waiting for your doctor.

I've been through GAD for 16 years, I don't believe it really ever completely goes away IMO, what I'm trying to do now is just treat the symptoms and enjoy what I can until I get back to my normal calmer anxious self.

I also don't think there is a med out there that will totally eliminate anxiety, you kinda have to do your part, that's at least what I've read.

I'm the same way right now, I went 4 years doing pretty good, I would have my occasional panic and anxiety but would brush it off and let the day go on like it was not a problem.

Recently, about 5-6 weeks ago it hit me with vengeance, It was hard to take a shower without having

a panic attack, even good feeling like sex would trigger my anxiety really bad.

I was worrying about not having something to worry about, but have been doing better and pushing myself daily to just get out and do stuff.

last year at this time I was out fishing on my boat 4-5 times a week, now Its hard to go farther then 5 miles from home, that is one of the hardest parts of anxiety is letting it stop you from doing the things you enjoy.

I did the same thing as you. Year on it you gave it enough time. Talk to dr about switching to another med. I'm trying CDB oil at night and its been working for me. 500 mg in 30 ml vial. During day if i feel stressed take a 1/4ml of CDB and it takes edge off. Make sure its full spectrum hemp oil. I hope this helps.

venlafaxine has been brilliant for my depression and anxiety.

I'd advise anyone suffering to give it a go.

I've not looked back since being on the right meds, Good Luck