Confused

[Balloon5]

I don’t understand why I feel so anxious during the day, as soon as I wake up I’m shaking. I feel like I’m dreaming during the day but once it’s past 11pm I seem to be ok and I don’t feel anything no anxiety, no depression. Why can’t I just be ok all day? I haven’t gotten outta bed and it’s almost time for me to take my Lexapro I don’t want to but I keep getting told it’s gonna help in the long run, but how much longer is it gonna take? I’ve already missed a week of work. How much longer do I have to be in bed to get over this...

[Brightfuture22]

Hi Balloon!

First, I am sorry that you are going through this. Anxiety/Depression are horrid illnesses to have.

Second, how long have you been on Lexapro? It usually takes 4-6 weeks to get a therapeutic dose to where you notice the biggest difference. Also, it’s not usually a “one day I’m anxious the next I’m totally fine” type of medicinal effect. Usually it’s gradual and you just realize that you aren’t as anxious as you used to be but can’t pinpoint when it happened.

Third, Lexapro and SSRI/SNRI’s don’t always work for everyone. It’s a battle of guesswork. Just give it a bit more time to see if this SSRI will help you.

I hope your healing is swift!

💜

[Balloon5 in reply to Brightfuture22]

I’m only on day 4 of Lexapro. I suffer from anxiety but it’s never been this consistent to where it’s holding me back from everything I do. I wanna just get Past this rough patch

[Brightfuture22 in reply to Balloon5]

Has it only been worse since starting Lexapro?

[Balloon5 in reply to Brightfuture22]

Depression wise yes, but my doctor said it’s too soon for any side affects and if I feel suicidal then it’s time for medical attention but I don’t necessarily know if I am having suicidal thoughts I know not to act on them I just feel depressed when I went in I was just going in because I felt really anxious.

Now I feel depressed and anxious.

[Wolf2 in reply to Balloon5]

Hi,

Small steps there is no quick fix for this,it takes time to get to a stage where you start to feel better,try and set yourself a small task for tomorrow,something like making yourself a cuppa or a quick walk around the garden,then day 2 try to do 2 small tasks just washing your hair or maybe a shower very small achievements to start and if possible write a diary every day as to how you are feeling and how you feel when you manage to get out of bed,there may be some triggers in the diary that let you know if there is something that makes you more anxious.

Good luck and remember you are not alone you can do this.

[Balloon5 in reply to Wolf2]

Is it normal to have cold feet when I get anxious? My feet get extremely cold even with 2 pairs of socks & wrapped in a blanket. I want to get up but I’m scared something is gonna trigger me and I really don’t wanna have a panic attack. Even just laying here I get a panic attack, I wanna sleep until it all goes away.

[Wolf2 in reply to Balloon5]

Your hands and feet may feel cold,my daughters did she could only warm up by having a bath then she would get too hot,maybe try to get up slowly and walk calmly to the bathroom and concentrate on your breathing you may need to just move a bit to warm yourself up,

Chin up.

[Balloon5 in reply to Wolf2]

Thank you wolf2 I will give it a try to get up and get myself together. I did speak to a on call doctor who helped me understand the medication I’m taking which gave me a sense of relief. I appreciate all the kind words and help 💚

[Wolf2 in reply to Balloon5]

You can do this x

[Brightfuture22 in reply to Balloon5]

So I will tell you from my experience depression and anxiety can go hand in hand. I never thought I was a depressed person. But after my anxiety got considerably worse, I was homebound in bed mostly and definitely developed depression.

Also your doctor is wrong, you can have side effects from a medication from day 1. Now if he is meaning depression and suicidal thoughts, I understand why he said you wouldn’t develop that right away.

I say keep going with the Lexapro, give your body a chance to get the therapeutic dosage in it and then decide if it’s helping or not.

[Balloon5 in reply to Brightfuture22]

Thank you for sharing Brightfuture22 I will give the Lexapro a try. I appreciate the informative comments 💚 gives me some sense of hope.

[Brightfuture22 in reply to Balloon5]

Absolutely! Good luck, I wish you peace and ease! 💜

[Hidden in reply to Brightfuture22]

Hi

I came across your txt

Omg I am exact same I am anxious all day and scared feeling but when night time comes I feel normal

I agree y don’t we feel like this all day not just at nights

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Gp wants me off citrapram and go on mitzapine I am soo scared

[Mike7777]

Im on like week 4 or 5 of lexapro and i still get these symptoms. The medication that has helped me the most is ativan.

[Balloon5 in reply to Mike7777]

Do you feel any difference?

[Mike7777 in reply to Balloon5]

Any difference with the lexapro? I mean not significant no.. i was pretty good for like a week but my symptoms are back.

[Fedupgirl]

Mornings are the worst for me too. Throughout the day too. But as the day goes on it changes and by evening I am fine also. I don’t want to get out of bed because I don’t want all the anxiety . I don’t take meds so I can’t answer how long it will take to help. But I use herbs. And that’s what gets me through. I try to be all natural because my fear of meds. But I know they work for a lot of people. My mom also has anxiety and depression she has been on Zoloft for a while and swears by it.

[formidible]

Hi. This sometimes happens to me and its not untypical of depression /anxiety. Low mood in the morning, feeling better late evening, then low mood morning again. I found taking Mirtazapine was the only thing that helped changed this. It helps you sleep on the low dose and can alleviate to some degree the low mood mornings. It's an antidepressant but can help with anxiety too. However for me the low mood mornings were just symptomatic off my depression and low mood periods (with anxiety). Eventually things improved because I did everything I could to try to feel better and time itself can heal. Also try not to lounge in bed in the mornings for too long as this doesn't help. You are not alone. I'm sure things will eventually improve and at least you have the pleasant evenings (which many do not).

[Hidden in reply to formidible]

Hi

I read your message

I am bout to start mitzapine 15mg and I am soo scared

I am the worst in the morning shivering doom and gloom thought scared stiff it’s awful and heart pounding

My gp told me to start taking mitzapine straight away as I have lost weight too

I am currently on citrapram 10mg been up to 20 then back down to ten as I was getting bad now they said to start mitzapine but scared as I take diazepam 2mg and citrapram

Won’t I become worse on all these