One week lexapro

Hello Mimi60,

I saw your post and it seems that we are probably one of the few who are using this board for Lexapro.

Anyways, I'm hoping that things have been better since your post.

I too am struggling with severe anxiety after starting Lexapro two weeks ago. I created a post about what's going on with me earlier.

Although I am struggling now, I do want to share that I was on Lexapro for about five years and it literally saved my life. I've had three depressive/anxious episodes, and each time Lexapro allowed me to return to life as normal as before the episodes. For the first two episodes, 10 mg was enough to stabilize me; the third episode happened while I was on Lexapro, 10 mg, but after an increase to 20 mg everything came back to normal.

Then, earlier this year I decided to wean off the medication because I felt that I no longer needed it. In retrospect, that was a big mistake, as the depression and anxiety came back full force and, after a month of not being on the meds and having it VERY rough, I decided to go back on the medication.

It's been two weeks (5 mg first week, 10 mg second week, and doctor has recommended increasing the dose to 15 mg tomorrow night).

My anxiety is pretty bad, filled with constant worrying, rumination, lack of concentration, and inability to fall back asleep.

To answer your question, it does appear that it is normal for things to be different one day to the next. My doctor communicated that this could happen, but to not be discouraged or judge the process by differences in between days.

All I can say is that it seems we are in the same boat, and hoping that things get better for us. If anything, we can provide each other support during this difficult time. Anxiety is crippling and debilitating, and it is completely true what I've read elsewhere that if someone has not gone through this, they have no idea how much of a struggle it can be.

Sending positive thoughts and vibes and well wishes that we will be alright!