1st day of medication

[ImHere_Again]

I took 5mgs of Lexapro today. I really hope it works because I just don't know what to do anymore. I feel lost. I had to cancel a family vacation because of my anxiety. I hate myself for ruining my parents vacation. I am not expecting to see an immediate result, but I hope I at least don't have to worry about not trying it.

[Agora1]

Yay... "you've got this now"

You took the biggest , most important step and that is in trying it.

If you get even half the benefit that I have found in this amazing drug,

you will have won. Good Luck. Give it time. I support you and I'm proud

that you took that step. xx

[ImHere_Again in reply to Agora1]

Thanks Agora! I really hope so too!

[Kkimm in reply to Agora1]

Hi Agora

I know you have alot if experience so would like to get some advice from you please.

Firstly when needing to go onto a different antidepressant, is it possible to add another rather than to wean off one and have to gradually build up the other and so avoid possible problems on both of these difficult processes.

Very best wishes

Kim

[Agora1 in reply to Kkimm]

Kkimm, sorry Kim, I don't know the answer to that. I only respond to my

own experiences and even at that, we are all so different in how we may

react to medication. It is always safer and in your best interest to talk with

your prescribing physician regarding medication changes, withdrawing and

dosages. Trust in them, they have your best interest at heart. xx

[Hidden]

Lexapro is a great medication and works quickly. I’m on 5mg and doing so much better. Best wishes to you

[ImHere_Again in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Do you ever worry on being dependent on them?

[Hidden in reply to ImHere_Again]

Well if I need them than I am ok with that. Just as a diabetic needs medicine, it’s a health condition.

[ImHere_Again in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I guess you are right. This is just one of my worries. I guess I still kind of feel like everything that I go through is in my head so I shouldn't need medication. But at the same time the physical symptoms I feel are sometimes so hard that I just needed to take the medication to see if I feel a bit better. Anyways thank you and I am glad to see that the medication is working for you. Gives me hope.

[hypercat54 in reply to ImHere_Again]

Hi I take ad's as well and apparently they are a nightmare to come off but they do help a lot so I rely on them.

Hopefully you haven't ruined your parents vacation, just put a bit of a dampner on it. Please don't hate yourself as it's not your fault and you are trying your best. Look forward to going on the next vacation with them and work towards that. x

[ImHere_Again in reply to hypercat54]

That's what I'm afraid of, coming out of the meds. But I feel like I have no option but to take them.

[autumnthebrat2 in reply to ImHere_Again]

they are not always a nightmare to come off. Some come off no problem. Lot of factors regarding that, the dosage, the time on the med, the type of med. It is important you don't go cold turkey and taper very slowly when u come off. My wife is on them and it has helped her immensely. She did come off at one point and was fine.

[Jodz]

Good luck 😉

[ImHere_Again in reply to Jodz]

Thank you!

[Amz1987]

I’d love to follow your progress and see how it makes you feel. I have some that I haven’t started taking yet.

[Kkimm]

You are doing really well to take the plunge.

Feel free to message me if you ever want support

[4fishylady]

I've been on Lexapro 3 different times and come off of it by tapering off slowly. Caused no problems. The last time I went on it, took 3 weeks for it to take good effect. My Dr. gave me alprazalam to take with it until it took effect. I was in a deep depression from trying to come off Cymbalta, and it was horrible coming off of. It is a very strong, habituating drug that was meant for the patient to be on forever! Be very cautious with that one. Do not go on that unless you absolutely have to.