I’ve been struggling the past 6 months with severe anxiety, depression, and avoidance behaviors due to the fear of having a panic attack. I was on Fluox (Prozac) for 18 years when suddenly I developed GAD.
My Dr. switched me to Zoloft which I tried for 6 weeks. Zoloft did not work for me. I went back to Fluoxetine and increased my dose hoping that may help... several months later I am still in the same place, actually getting worse.
My Dr. now wants me to start 5 mg Lexapro for 14 days then increase to 10mg.
I am soooooooo scared! But I just cannot continue to live like this. My world is shrinking and I want to feel good again.
I would love to hear any positive feedback from anyone that has been in my shoes.
I was terrified to today will be day 6 on 5mg of try to relax take it a minute at a time day by day seems like forever but I have faith and no time things should start falling back into place give it a chance to work I hope things get better for you I was just diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and a panic attack disorder I've never had this problem in my life up until a month ago 30 days ago today I've been suffering severe anxiety and panic attacks on a daily multiple times a day I've somewhat learned how to control it even though it gets severely agitated I've been to the hospital a handful of times thinking I had other problems I've also develop hypochondria issues I think something is constantly wrong with me and that's why I keep going back to the ER just stay positive say your prayers and things should start falling into place in a couple of weeks good luck
Amber, thanks for the encouragement! How have the side effects been for you?
Slight nausea and a bathroom problem aside from that a lil shaky hard to sleep....nothing to bad im on 5mg
Amber, I hope you continue to improve and get your life back. 🤗