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...
Has anybody taken/are taking Lexapro? I started seeing a pcp a few months and I brought up my anxiety 5 weeks ago. He prescribed Lexapro 10 mg and seeing a counselor.
I'm probably not being patient enough, but I'm wondering, hoping, that the side effects lessen soon?
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I'm horrified! I knew my insurance would go up due to getting a new car but I didn't expect it to go up over $2,000. I did have an accident with the snow/ice in the winter. I was just telling my brother that I have had my car since March 2, 2026 and have only spent $75 on an oil change. Now this! I called another insurance company and their quote was over $4,000. I guess I have to pay...
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It could take 6 weeks for the side effects to go away. What kind of side effects are you having?
You can try to take it before bed, so that you "sleep off" the side effects. And make sure to take it as prescribed by your doctor (don't skip any days, etc).
Did you start with the counselor yet?
You'll be okay. Have to be patient, which is hard, I know!!
I started with 10 mgs. The only side effect I remember is it making me tired. I stuck with it. Just recently, I had a lot happen, my doctor upped me to 15mg. I take 10 in morning and 5 mg at dinner time so I’m covered, as I get wake up anxiety bad. This has helped me.
It has worked for me. I know everyone is different. I also speak with a therapist.
Good luck.