Feeling much anxious

[Asif_Melton]

I am still struggling with anxiety . My anxiety come and go. But last many days its again become severe, I am feeling cry, something angry and totally helpless. I think I need to start taking Lexapro.

[Agora1]

Hi Asif_Melton, I'm a little confused in that a few months ago you had mentioned that

you were on Lexapro and an occasional 0.25mg Xanax.

Had you stopped your Lexapro for a short time?

An SSRI is only as good as taking it daily. Please talk to your physician regarding

restarting Lexapro. Wishing you well xx

[Asif_Melton in reply to Agora1]

Hello Agora, Thank you for your response. Yes, I was stopped Lexapro approximately 2 and half months ago I think. I was felt better many weeks, but again some problems, that's why my anxiety is back

[Agora1 in reply to Asif_Melton]

I understand Asif.. Lexapro has the properties that can help both Anxiety and Depression.

Xanas is but a quick fix to our chronic issue of an over sensitized nervous system.

It can take a combination of meds, therapy as well as methods to reduce situational

stress.

I understand because I was/in the same position situationally. I am on Lexapro but

have long given up benzos and replaced it with a toolbox of methods that can

stabilize me.

Please have a talk with your doctor since he knows your health history and your

situation. I wish you well my friend xx

[Teaching]

Hi, maybe you can talk to your doctor to know if you can start your medication or any other options available for you.

[Electricblues]

Hello Asif_Melton, I agree with Agora1 regarding avoiding Xanax if that is possible for you. I was prescribed Alprazolam for a number of years for anxiety and didn't think I could do without it. I was a pleasantly surprised when I was gradually eased off it by my doctor. Thought I was trapped into taking it forever.