Anxiety

[Jax27]

My first post . So bare with me . Two years ago I was diagnosed with Generlized Anxiety Disorder/ with panic disorder. It has come back this past week . I was just nervous about a state board test I have to take in two weeks but then it turned a full blown out of control spiral of thoughts that I couldn’t/ can’t shake . My doctor up my dosage of lexapro from 10mg to 20 mg . This is my fourth day on the new dosage and I feel horrible. More depressed more anxious. My kids see me in bed crying , not eating , not being able to function . It’s like being in my own hell of thoughts . I see other moms dropping off there kiddos at summer camp happy . Why can’t that be me . Will that ever be me again ? Is this my life ? I can’t take a test to get a job I want so bad cause of my anxiety. I wish there were more accommodations . Does the world not know what person goes through with anxiety. Your joy is stolen , your life feels hopeless, I feel like a failure. Trying to pull myself out of this dark whole .

[brettedwardcory]

Hi Jax27,

I pray peace, comfort, and love for you and your family.

I will be praying for you.

Blessings

[Jax27 in reply to brettedwardcory]

Thank you so much .

[Coralrose5]

It takes a few weeks for the meds to work. You will feel better. I had similar thoughts when I was at my worst: why is everyone else so care free and I can’t be? But you will feel better. If the meds don’t work in a few weeks then let your doc know.

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I’m sorry you’re going through this rough time and feel burdened. You’re heard here. I don’t know how long you were on 10 mg. Dosage adjustments can be rough sometimes other times not too bad & starting antidepressants can fit some make things worse the crying anxiety then better.

Try to keep busy watch tv read play music get up walk around go for a walk. If you have a pet feel the love. You’ll be okay 4/6 weeks usually for good to kick in fully effective but sooner for some. Look st doing some panic work like EFT on you tube do it a few times. Find what helps even if it’s chocolate lol.

[Dreamie]

It’s ok for your kids to see you cry but also let them continue to see you taking care of yourself. You may not be hungry but eat something anyway. I too have a bad habit of not eating when I’m anxious and depressed and it’s not helpful at all. Maybe try smoothies. They’re nutritious and not heavy. And your kids might like them too.

Even though it seems like the people you see smiling and happy have it all together they don’t. If you saw me you’d think I was all happy and such too. We all put on a face for the public.

Give the medication a little more time. If you don’t feel it’s doing enough then go back and tell your doctor. Also study up on other ways to help yourself manage. The “nonmedication” stuff in my life probably helps as much if not more than meds.

I am hoping and praying for your spirit to be lifted. Believe it or not there are better days ahead. You’ve got people that love you and care about you. Keep fighting! 💗