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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...

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Anxiety about DS and medication

brunim
brunim

Hello everyone. I'm new to this group and hope no one minds if I share my thoughts. 


I'm at work right now and this place seriously triggers my anxiety. But what's even worse is that I work in the mental health field and it's seriously difficult to put on a normal face everyday for others because just like me, other people can pick up on my energy and I don't want anyone else to know basically. Yesterday I started taking Lexapro and it was weird. I'm definitely sensitive to it and I'm nervous to take it again today. 


I would really appreciate anyone's feedback with their experiences with this medication for anxiety and depression as I'm currently debating taking it or not. Thank you so much to everyone on this forum for not judging and solely hearing me out. 


-M

brunim
brunim
I also have anxiety that someone on here is going to know me so if you do, please don’t tell me. Ty
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
I started it 2 weeks ago full dose and I had to stop after 3 days==because I thought I had covid--I felt awful....but I started last monday with a quarter of the pill and it was ok--and then by the end of the week I actually had a few days with NO anxiety. But then it came creeping back in, so I started a half dose yesterday and today and so far ok.....so my suggestion is to work up to a full dose...I think it will be worth it. Can I tell you how awesome it was to not have any anxiety--for even a few days!? like-nothing in my head. Apparently it can start working faster than most antidepressants.
brunim
brunim
That’s great to hear, you just made my day! I know everyone is different and it was only my first day but I’ve feared and rejected medications all my life because the fear of side effects but you helped me remain hopeful, thank you.

I got panicked and called my doctor anyways so I’m waiting on a response from him but definitely not going to do a full dose today. I cannot wait to NOT have anxiety dude
Tired
Tired
I rejected needing pills at first. But I'm extremely happy I did take them.
I was put on Paxil first. No side effects. It decreased my anxiety to a level I
could cope with. Still needed lots of therapy after. My doctor added a new
drug a year ago when I was having more anxiety than normal and Xanax wasn't
working anymore. I had bad side effects and only took them for a short while.
You can try something else if you can't tolerate or the current pill doesn't work.
I'm 100% for pills when needed. That and therapy changed my life.
arfie
arfie
Hello Brunim. Welcome to DS. I not only don't mind you sharing your thoughts here. I thank you for bringing the strength of the courage you showed in the sharing. The healing of one is the healing of us all. For what it's worth, on-line, the masking value of my avi handle has protected my anonymity for allot of years. In the pre-corona live support groups, the policies of protecting anonymity seldom let me down. Please share freely. Share often. It really does help.

I have zero experience with the 21st century meds, but I wanted to welcome you aboard and offer my decades of experience with support groups, both live and on-line.

Welcome aboard. Hope you find stabilizing companionship here.
LEE3KELLY
LEE3KELLY
Unfortunately anything for anxiety makes me tired. And that was one of them, but my experience may not be yours. Good luck✌️
BillNSal
BillNSal
I suffer from anxiety, and I was initially on Escitalopram (the generic version of Lexapro), and I did not care for it. She put me on Citalopram which works more with the anxiety, and I've been on it for about five years. I have felt much better and am able to get the dosage adjusted as stressful situations or body changes (like menopause) occurs. Good luck, and welcome to the site!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

Keep a private journal and write out what happens when where how and who with your experience.

Stay hydrated. This helps the medicine to work better.

Medicine is temporary to provide a better balance while learning natural techniques to improve coping and maintaining better balance.

Best wishes.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I get a lot of anxiety about work too. It seems there is not a single job that is compatible with my anxiety.
I used to take Ativan like it was candy to manage my anxiety.
As for ds, I’ve always felt safe here. I hope I’m time that you will too
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