Square 1 after a few good days

Yes it took about 8 weeks to be anxiety free for the most part....so relieved and happy to be on this medication. It's a God sent so hang in there honey and be patient

Praying for all of us?

L

Hi all,

i tried to reduce the venlafaxine down to 37.5 from 75,but it was to big a jump, bad withdrawal symptoms so went back up to 75 the starting dose. I am on day 12 of Lexapro so still really early. The anniversary of one of my daughter’s death triggered all this, and been stuffing a lot of emotion down for a year. I have been crying now when I feel anxious or sad, there is so much there. Didn’t take a .25 Klonopin yet today and will go out for a walk or go to the gym. The anxiety eases when I get the emotions out. Great you are all feeling better. We are expecting another nor’easter tomorrow and we already have 2 feet of snow here in Vermont. I finally see my therapist on Wednesday after being away for a month.

Sorry that you are suffering so much Lynn . Yes that always worked for me to cry and release the emotions... Just take your time and I'm sure you will get better.. Take Care of yourself.. I'm having good days and not so good days but I'm praying it all kicks in soon...keep on posting...🤗💞😇

 

Hello Ladies.. Praying you all are doing Fabulous... I'm having good ones and not so good ones ...I'm hoping that in a few more weeks it all comes full circle and everything becomes much better... Trying to stay busy and have a good outlook... Post when you can... 🤗💞😇

Yes things will get better❤

L

Hi all,

its 2 weeks today. I have not taken a Klonopin in 3 days when I get up. The intense anxiety is easing. I have been shoveling lots of snow and going to the gym. Still have strong waves of side effects which come on suddenly and leave just as suddenly? Did this happen to you in the beginning. I can’t wait for spring. To be able to dig in the dirt again but there is close to 3 feet of snow out there now. Thanks for helping me through this. Lynn

Hey Lynn, glad to hear your in the right direction

L

Lynn .. It will get better .. It's just the process of Lexapro... You will get there... Post when u need to.. Take Care..🤗💞😇

Oh, hasn't this been the longest winter? For people like us, winter is dreadful.

Those waves will lessen and disappear eventually. It's good that your staying active. Good activity boosts the endorphins. It's what got me through the hardest times. I don't take lexapro anymore, I'm on Effexor xr. But it doesn't matter, we are all dealing with the same thing.

I hear you about digging in the dirt. My dog is a 2 year old lab and runs like a horse!!! My yard looks like a pasture of dirt clumps of grass!!!!!😵. I'm a gardner/amateur landscaper (for myself), so I can't wait to get out there and fix everything, plant, build a new stone wall. It's Soo therapeutic for me!!! Just a few more weeks and the weather will be nice again!!!!🌷🐞🐝🌻🌱🌼🍀🍆🥕🥒🥦

Just had a panic attack and had to take a .25 Klonopin. After a few days of not needing one. 2 weeks on Lexapro 10 sleeping better but will I ever feel good again

Yes, you will, Dear! It's only two weeks. You will definitely feel better. Nothing lasts forever, not panic, not anxiety. And look, you got through this episode. And you will probably have another before you feel back to normal. Knowledge is power!!!! And when it does come on, you're going to tell yourself that you got through the last one and you did fine. You'll know what to expect!

Every day is a day behind you but a day gained towards recovery!

I know it's not easy for you right now, but you're about 1/2 way to reaching a therapeutic level. I'm willing to bet that once you reach 4 weeks, you're anxiety and panic will be a lot less. Rest is important, and I'm glad you're sleeping! Make sure you get plenty of fresh air and sunshine and exercise! I'll be praying for you!

Hi. I'm glad you're doing better. Although I'm not on lexapro anymore, I know that from this site, you'll feel better the longer you stay on the medication. This medication and any other kind of anti depressant takes about 4-6 weeks and you've been on it almost two weeks. So be patient with yourself. unfortunately lingering anxiety and morning anxiety is common. There were a few things I did to alleviate that.... Whenever I woke up with it, I got out of bed immediately and got busy. If it was a reasonable hour, I'd do laundry or fold clothes. Or if it was super early, before 6, I'd watch a movie or read. Mostly I'd pray my rosary or write in my journal. Sometimes the anxiety lifted in the afternoon and I was fine for dinner. And I always went to bed when I was tired. I started walking my dog religiously.... Now up to three miles. That had been Soo good for both of us. But I really tried to stay busy and stuck to a routine as much as possible.

Someone here did say that there is a slight risk of your symptoms elevating with an increase. But I'd recommend staying at your current dose for another two weeks to see if you start to even out and your morning anxiety goes away. If it does and you feel good again, it might be the dose for you.

But for now, if you need it to help you get over the tough spots, you could try taking some Ativan. Talk to your doctor about that. Anyway, I'm sure you're going to feel better soon. I'll be praying for you!

Morning anxiety is the worse!!!

I'm so sorry you are experiencing that

My morning anxiety was so much worse while I was on effexor, would wake up 5am everyday in full on anxiety

I've been in lexapro for going on 3 months now and soooo much better!!!

Things just gradually improved for me

My anxiety is hormone related I think. Mother, sister, cousins, aunts all have pms/pmdd

The anxiety/dysphoria I felt started right before my period August of 2017. It was scary and debilitating as I had never experienced anything like that and it was a total shock to my psyche

Fast forward to now, I'm doing great, no anxiety/low mood during the luteal phase of cycle

God is good.

The anxiety takes your mind to dark places...don't believe the lies, u will get better

Continue on the path you are on my love

L

Hi Nikole,

i am on day 18 of Lexapro 10 trying to cross taper from venlafaxine. I still have really bad anxiety but it is getting better in the evening. I am sleeping much better but still wake up with horrible anxiety. I take a quarter of a Klonopin every morning. Hope the anxiety eases in the next 2 weeks. I find that crying seems to help with the anxiety.

You are early in treatment and this will happen

Give it time

L

Can you feel worse some days instead of better. I find when I cry I feel relieve 

yes i find crying does help!! Ive been doing a lot of yoga as well and that seems to be helping me a lot. Keeps your mind focused on thing! My morning anxiety is still a little bad but today has been a good day for me so far.. I usually take hydroxyzine in-between taking my lexpro to ease off the lingering anxiety but i skipped it today so that has to mean something right?! Im hoping your situation gets better for you. My heart goes out to everyone expiereincing a anxiety disorder! It really sucks! 

Yes it's a bit of a roller coaster with moods until the meds kick in

Ssris inhibit uptake of seronin and so your body stops producing it's own serotonin initially in response to more serotonin left over outside the cells....this can make u feel bad initially....affects mood, sleep, appetite, pleasure, etc

Eventually your body starts to reproduce it's own serotonin again and happiness overflows😄

This can take up to a good 12 weeks but at weeks 4 to 6, you'll notice you feel better and better

To all u ladies do not google!!!!!! I've learned this! Too much info, too much false info...leads to more anxiety.

Everyone's story and diagnosis is different

L

Hi all,

yesterday was a god send. I had from 2:00 till bedtime with no anxiety. I will keep that in mind as I slug. Through my morning anxiety and keep hopeful that this can happen again. Thank you everyone here.

Do you take anything else for the anxiety? My morning anxiety is very high too?

Awesome, you're getting there

L

No just the hydroxyzine 50mg twice a day, But yesterday and today my morning anxiety has gotten a lot better so I'm assuming the lexapro is starting to take its toll so my best advice to hold it out and see if it does the same for you. Even though the anxiety has lifted a little i still feel blah throughout my morning not much energy. Pushing myself to do things though. WERE STRONGER THEN THIS!