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...

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Slayra0620
Slayra0620

Newly diagnosed with GAD and prescribed Lexapro. Looking for someone with a similar diagnosis to share experiences with :)

arfie
arfie
Hello Stayra. Welcome to DS.

You have quite literally found a whole bunch of people with a similar diagnosis, as well as a safe place to get to know them. Your odds of finding someone to share experience with are quite good here.

Listening. . .

Hope you find stabilizing companionship here.

OT curiosity
Are you a She Ra fan?
Slayra0620
Slayra0620
I don't know what She Ra is. Is that a band or type of music?
RMJ1234
RMJ1234
Slayra:

I have GAD, and I'm on week 5 of starting Lexapro (generic) for the 3rd time.

It would great for the 2 times I was on it. And right around the 4 week mark.

The verdict is still out on this 3rd time......as I am still not feeling good, though have made improvements.
Tired
Tired
I was diagnosed with GAD and O C D some years ago. Started on Paxil. Switched to Prozac when Paxil stopped working. I am happy to share my experience with you.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

You are writing it out and reaching out to a great support board that will help you sort through all of the things that are a part of this process.
Slayra0620
Slayra0620
Hi guys! Thank you so much for responding. I'm about 4 weeks in on the lexapro (generic) My dr just upped my mg dosage yesterday but I haven't started the new dosage yet. When I started lexapro, I felt so crappy for a few weeks. It seemed like I experienced all the side effects first before it started to work. I can tell it's working some now because I'm not having multiple panic attacks a day. But it seems to wear off in the evenings and my body just tenses up. Even while I'm sleeping, I'm so tense. I've been waking up just clenching my fists and my body feels beat up. I'm hoping this new dosage will help. I'm so glad to find people with similar experiences. I'd love to hear yours!
arfie
arfie
She Ra is 2 different cartoon characters.

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/will-she-ra-fans-like-masters-of-the-universe-revelation/

Your user name, Stay Ra, is close enough to have made me wonder. Can you tell I spend allot of time with children?
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