lexapro

[Anmu]

hi, I struggle with anxiety since 2020 I was in a difficult time then, at the beginning of this year I stopped my meds I was feeling powerful and I could do by my self, time pass and approximate 2 months I got a panic attack with a lot of fear I was praying for this to go away another miracle waiting.. however all this time I been struggling “living” always worry about the anxiety a week ago I got anxiety attack at the store and I got a depression crisis, I couldn’t do it so I went and pick up lexapro 5mg, my brain feels cold for some reason I have diarrhea my thoughts are less I have a lil more energy but still fear to go out and have “social anxiety and panic in front of people.

I am happy because I realize I do need the med and it doesn’t makes me any less I am a follower of Jesus Christ, I am content knowing I will win the battle again, I only have to adjust, tell me what you experienc with lexapro at first? What should I expect?

love

[Agora1]

Hi Anmu, after being on Xanax for many years, I was safely weaned off and

put on Lexapro. I have found it to be an excellent drug for myself. No side effects,

feel alive and clear headed for the first time after living in a fog on benzos.

I hope this works for you as well. It takes time to reach full efficacy (4-6 weeks)

Keep in touch with your doctor regarding side effects that are bothersome.

I'd like to Welcome you to this amazing forum. My best xx

[Hidden]

I agree with Agora1. Lexapro allowed me stop years of Klonopin use. Don’t stop taking any antidepressant abruptly. I did that once and really freaked out. I’m sticking with Lexapro for now and believe it really makes a difference in controlling anxiety. It took an over a month after starting it to really notice the difference but was definitely worth it. Best wishes to you!

[Anmu in reply to Hidden]

thanks I did took it back in 2020 however 9 months with out I felt good for few months

I know what I am taking and going through I lived this but now is again start all over again when back then I had my life focus

So I hope this will go quick thank you

[EndUser13]

The only thing that stands out for me is my anxiety feeling less severe and a boatload of emotional blunting. At 5mg I'm guessing your doc is a fan of titration (good for them), slow and steady is best to really see what medication may offer.

[Anmu in reply to EndUser13]

sure I kinda want to wait.. I was at 15mg