Terrified of SSRI

[Rabbithole720]

So I’ve been struggling really bad for the last few months I’m constantly crying depressed about the anxiety. Constant panic attacks I’m in such a hole. I was given lexapro 5mg. My plan was to break it in half and start with 2.5 until for 2 weeks then start 5 but I’m to scared. I have 3 kids that I have to be present for I work 2 jobs i can’t do the whole zombie I can’t get out of bed sick beginning. Please someone help me. I need to take this I need to get better but I’m sooo scared of how I’m gonna feel

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Hello Rabbithole720

The way you are feeling now sounds like you are really struggling to cope with and with work and kids you have a lot going on but without trying the medication how do you know it would make you feel like a zombie , it might just help you to cope and feel a little more able to deal with things , if you don't try them you will never know and possibly just keep struggling the way you are

Starting on just half the dose sounds like a good plan to me and maybe what I would do , then as you are getting used to that you could go on the full dose

The one thing you have to remember well three really , these medications can take a few months to work , sometimes you have to feel a little worse before you feel better and and it is an and if you really found you did not get on with them you could always stop taking them

So with all that in mind it is a win , win situation to give them a go

Could you speak to your bosses at work , let them know you are struggling and going on medication for a while to help , if you could that would be great as a good Company and Boss would want to support you

Have you friends and family you could ask for support from , if you had again I am sure they would help where they could

There is a saying

There is nothing to fear than fear itself

That means fear is a emotion , nothing more , but if we do let fear take over then that is what we need to be afraid of , let that fear know you will not let it do that to you , easier said than done I know when you feel that way but give it your best , you can do this and you can always come on here and talk

Take it a day at a time

Take Care x

[cattywamp]

Hey Rabbithole!

I first started my anxiety journey like this- constant panic attacks, depression etc. I also, was terrified of feeling worse with any medication, so I never took any. The best things that have helped me were: Yoga and running, Lavender oil and meditation. I still have flare ups, but it has calmed the storm , and panic attacks are at a very minimum. Good luck with whatever you choose!!