Increased meds.

[Sweetsoul36]

I currently increased to taking mg Lexapro, day 11. Although I feel better, I think I over did it a little by hanging out with the general public today. I started to have anxiety and had to head home to relax. Have others done the same?

[Agora1]

Sweetsoul36, as you get closer to the effective dose of Lexapro, you will get less break throughs, however medication is only a bandage. It will still take your learning to accept your fears and find different ways to calm your mind and body. I am on Lexapro but do daily meditation and deep breathing so that I am in control of my anxiety. While on meds it is a good time to try different methods that relax and calm you. Eventually you will be able to handle your anxiety w/o heading home. Don't give up, it will happen in time for you. Just takes practice and patience. You are not alone. We all support you.

[Sweetsoul36 in reply to Agora1]

I meant to put I increased to 10 mg. Nonetheless you are right Agora1. I do find that the anxiety is easier to control and not as intense while on meds, if I wasn't I'd have a full on anxiety attack that would last for alot longer. Thank u for the support.

[Kobojunkie]

You did good. Baby steps! Once your dosage is normalized, you will no longer have those attacks. so stick with testing it out and let your doctor know if your symptoms are still there or not so he can make changes.

[Sweetsoul36 in reply to Kobojunkie]

Yes thank you! It's been a couple hours since I got home and I'm still having lingering heart palpitations. I'll be fine though.