Anxiety is so unbeatable

[Frenchy1292]

I am on day 13 of 10mg of escilopram, I can feel that they are working but then I have a bad day and it just knocks me back again thinking I will never get better.the morning are the worst it's so hard to get out of bed but the evening are starting to get a bit better.i haven't been at work for 9 weeks because it's so unbeatable,I want to get back to work and a routine.my 2 children and my partner are so supportive but it's taking its toll on them now,I can see it getting them down,and because it's the school holidays they want to do things and I really cant. Think I just need some motivation

[Missinglobe89]

Meds do take time and you will still have bad days while on meds. Its good you have a family, I understand not wanting your mood to get to them. I bet they are more worried than anything. Depression and anxiety doesn't really have a quick fix, so your partner just wishes they knew what to do. Just don't push away your support system. They need you and you need them.

[Agora1]

Frenchy, "Missinglobe" is correct in that it's great that you have a support system

around you. As for the Lexapro you are on, 13 days is still not quite there in efficacy

dose. Hang in there. I believe as you get back to your regular routines, it will help

in your feeling better. Know that medication is not the complete answer. Finding other

methods to reduce your stress will become most important in the long run. I'm on

Lexapro as well but still use other tools to keep me grounded. Wishing you well in

the coming weeks. You are taking a step forward in a positive way. xx

[Frenchy1292]

Thankyou both for your replys it's been about 8 weeks in total on this med but my doc has changed the dose 4 times from 5mg to 10mg then 20mg now back down to 10mg I'm just hoping it levels out anxiety is so crappy but it's good to have people to talk to that have been through it thanks peeps