Hey all. I have been suffering from severe anxiety and depression for the past few weeks. It’s pretty much constant and preventing me from engaging in “normal” life. I’ve been on 10mg of Lexapro for about a week, and it seems my anxiety is worse... which is what they say can happen on Lexapro. The only relief I have had is when I take an Ativan. I was given a few to help me until the Lexapro kicks in. When I take the Ativan, it’s like I have my life back! I can get out of bed, and cook dinner, and engage with my family, and even laugh! It’s wonderful. But, unfortunately, the next day I’m right back into the pits of the deep anxiety and depression.
What is everyone’s experience with ativan? I know it’s not supposed to be long-term, and I also know it can be highly addictive, so I want to be careful not to rely on it too much... but it just feels so wonderful to be free from the anxiety demon. Thoughts? Experiences?
I'm having the same problem big time scary s**te I'm on 20mg clipotirm ant depresents
Hi. I haven't had the same meds as you but had diazepam to help me until my anti depressant kicked in. I was nervous about being addicted to it and coming of it but I was ok. Went to half a tablet for a week then a quarter. Morning anxiety is the worst and many people find it is the last thing to go. I always struggle more in the morning but I know in my head I will improve as the day goes in. It is early days for you and you are on a low dose which may need to be increased over time. Stuck with it. Also try not to beat yourself up over feeling bad again in the morning. It's ok to be a bit selfish and take time to get yourself better. It will happen. I'm 2months in and doing so much better. For a while I never imagined that would happen . Think of your treatment the same way as you would if you had an operation. Give yourself time to rest and recover. Take care