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Off days

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susan69457
susan69457

Feel as if I've spoke too soon but been on 15mg escitalopram for a good 6 months and felt pretty settled! Have woke this morning, after sleeping quite well, feeling bit off, bit of a funny tummy, shaky a tiny bit , achy and tired!!!

Does anyone else get off days?

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  • gina01020
    gina01020 susan69457

    Posted

    Yes Susan...I'm nearly 5 months in and didn't have a good time with side effects ..I'm much better but still can't think straight..can get by ok most days but if I have to rush or really think about something, I can't..It's really odd as i was so capable. I still have good and bad days too. Insomnia is terrible so that's why I'm tired I'm guessing and arthritic in joints..worse some days more than others.

    • susan69457
      susan69457 gina01020

      Posted

      Aww bless you Gina, yes side effects were a nightmare for me and got over them slowly and I'd say most days I'm ok but when I get a day like today it reminds me that I still need the tablets!

      I was like you, so together and I'm normally really bubbly but some days I'm not!!!

      Insomnia only affects me occasionally so I'm ok there but know how you feel!

      I suppose everyone gets off days and I'm not anxious about anything (or so I thought! )

      Anything I can help with just ask x

    • gina01020
      gina01020 susan69457

      Posted

      Thank you very much Susan... It seems to have good and not so good things about it...it beats panic and constant anxiety but I feel so different in other ways..not me at all..i've been just putting up with it as I couldn't bear to go through another round of side effects just yet...plus this one isn't suppose to add weight. It was a real issue with the last one..hopefully, your off days will get less as time goes by and things settle.. I'm on 10mg. The doc wanted me to take 20 mg but it was just too much and I took 10 to start and have stuck with that. He has also put me on another one, low dose, to try and settle the insomnia but it's not helping that much..just sticking it out for now..

      My anxiety seems to kick in too at times. I even still get panic attacks but can get over them quicker... I guess that's why I can't think straight on them. It seems to make you forget. Also, I haven't had a dream since starting them...I think I do but no memory after waking...crazy ... Thank you again and vice versa..x

  • rachel89110
    rachel89110 susan69457

    Posted

    I actually woke up at 1:30 am and again at 3:30 am. I felt like I was having a panic attack. I am on 15mg of generic lexapro. This is my 7th week on it. I am still in bed trying to shake off this feeling.
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