Recently Diagnosed, In Need of Treatment Advice

[awal17]

Hello everyone!

I've struggled with anxiety off and on for several years, but was recently formally diagnosed and given a treatment plan. My psychiatrist prescribed Lexapro at the lowest dosage to start, with the plan that I would use it for the next several months until I'm in a more stable environment where I can stop taking anxiety meds. Ironically, I'm having anxiety about starting meds, and have yet to fill the prescription. More specifically, I've read a lot about side effects and reactions to starting (and stopping) anxiety meds that concern me, such as I won't feel emotions as much, and brain zaps occurring when I eventually stop taking the medicine (or if I forget a dose). Can anyone currently taking (or who's taken it in the past) Lexapro tell me about your experience? Does anyone have advice for someone just starting anxiety meds?

[RiderontheStorm]

Some years ago I was on it and did nothing for me but did kill sexual desire and was hard to orgasm. Went off of it with no side effects. Tried it again for anxiety and this time gained weight and same sexual side effects. Went off of it. I have a friend who has been on it for years without any ill effects and likes it. If you don't try it you will never know if it works for you or not. Good luck.