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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 have been on lexapro for 5 years by now but my anxiety back and so bad i am crying all day no apetite what so ever i am losing a lot of weight i cant do anything i sit all day like a little kid shaking and i am scared to be alone so my doc increased my dosage from 10mg to 15 mg in 2 days it will be 2 weeks he told me if i dont feel any difference to go on 20 mg i am lost my sister told me to take some xanax till my 15 mg kick in how long usually it takes i cant take this anymore p.s i feel sometimes my cheeks are red and burning my ears whining like i have a flu or sitting in the train and a knott in my stomach headache so every time i feel hungry i cry cuz i am scared to eat cuz i get more anxioue please any advice am i going to stay like that or i have hope and i am prayingnto god everuday
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You won't stay like this forever... I promise. But see the dr like you said. Sometimes meds can quit working or your body chemistry can change. You may need something else. As for the Xanax I recommend it only if you are in a really bad spot. It's not for everyday usage and only under the supervision of a dr. But it may give you a leg up on the anxiety. In addition to meds I would recommend Getting Dr Claire Weekes book Hope and health for your nerves. It's 6.99 on Amazon .com and is very good and has helped alot of people. You have to retrain your thoughts in regards to anxiety (which I know can be hard when you are in the midst of a really bad attack). Hang in there. Remember to breathe correctly and look up coping skills for anxiety. I would also recommend some cognitive behavorial therapy. HTH
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Oh and about not being able to eat. Try drinking some Ensure. It will help you get vitamins and nutrients. I liked the chocolate with extra protein the best.
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My first med was Lexapro. I had success with it for awhile, but I eventually built up a tolerance to it. It became completely ineffective. I don't want to freak you out, but you sound exactly like I did when the Lexapro maxed out on me. I recommend that you go to your doctor and discuss changing meds. Of all the meds I've tried, Lexapro and Prozac have been the most effective. Maybe you could try Prozac and see how you respond to it?
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I think your sister is right take the xanax till it kicks in.
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i know exactly how you feel. In the past month i lost 12 pounds becaude of my anxiety and not being able to eat. I too feel lost and just want this to be over with already!
mraoun
thanks for your reply i called my doc he said if i dont want to increase my dosage i should wait another week then i will feel the difference he doesnt want me to change med though
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OMG you poor soul.Your doctor should not have left you in this state at all.I would have your sister talk to him about that.You need to have small doses of ativan or clonazipan till the pills kick in my friend.Tell your sister to demand this for you.Take as needed only.But once you start feeling more in control you will get stronger.This is not a life time sentence.It is curable.Take heart from that and stay strong.I am here if you need to talk.
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