Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
I was increased from 10 Mg to 15 Mg. At the Dr yesterday. I was wondering how many of you have had a good experience with lexapro. I was on Paxil for 8 years with klonopin but wanted to change b/c I was sleeping 15 plus hours a day and had stomach bloating with weight gain. I have been on lexapro since may and I am still waiting on some normalcy.
Were you still having a lot of anxiety with the 10 mgs? Everyone metabolizes meds differently...but I would think you'd notice an improvement in a week or two.
My best to you!
Why did you go off of lexapro?
So far the anxiety has been manageable. I know what it is and try not to let it scare me.
So sorry about the agoraphobia. I've had a few anxious episodes over the years where I had a hard time leaving the house or going to work.
Not sure I've had muscle tension related to the lex but since I have chronic pain I may not have noticed. I hope the increase will give you some relief!