I have been on Lexapro for 6 months and it has been such a lifesaver. I have panic disorder, and it was taking over my life. My stress was manifesting into heart palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, constantly feeling overwhelmed. I wasn't sleeping and could hear my heart pounding in my ears when I would lay my head down. The start up 2 weeks were rough... everything was heightened, but after about a month, I noticed a huge change. Every week was better and better, and I was no longer consumed by panic. fast forward to 6 months, I feel like a better version of me. Those feeling of panic are gone, I can tolerate stressful situations easily, and I can actually get restful sleep. hang in there everyone... it does get better.
J P I'm started an 10mg and have stayed on that for the entire time. Works wonders for me. All of the side effects are gone now, and my life is so much more enjoyable. I didn't even realize how much it was taking over, I had suffered for years.
This video was very helpful!!! I have the same type of anxiety issues and avoid the exact same things which only feeds the fear!! This is my second time around with Lexapro so I’m in the same boat. Took it a few years ago and got better then figured I didn’t need it anymore plus I have a fear of being on medication even though it was a big help with my quality of life, so I tapered off of it and was fine for the last 3 years but it’s come back with a vengeance and has made life almost unlivable because I’ve regressed so much. So I’m going thru the start up symptoms all over again. To anyone who knows the crippling physical and mental symptoms of anxiety know that this is an uphill battle. Thanx for the post 💪🏾
Thank you so much for making this video! I just started taking 5mg Lexapro today and I've been really nervous about the side effects. Your video was really helpful and made me feel much more positive and hopeful for the future!
What amazes me is how many people are in the same boat as me, so decided to take medication for it. You get this impression that you're alone in it. But really, you're not. Once you look for others who are experiencing a similar thing. I'm getting whole yawny thing and that weird feeling in the throat already and I only start on it today. I got that on Zoloft many years ago. Man I hate that feeling. Hope that passes. I stopped Zoloft coz of it. Also, about the initial worsening of anxiety. My doc prescriped me Valium for the short term, to counter act that the anxiety until the Lexapro starts working. Just a suggestion. Of course some people don't like sedative and/or can't use them, due to work etc but I don't work. I'm on a pension coz I have Schizophrenia also. But yeah, sedatives and work don't always mix well.
Stopped lexapro after 8 days and never looked back. I have pretty bad anxiety and PTSD. On Lexapro, i was seconds away from taking my life. Remember that "serotonin theory" is still just a theory, and true effect of these meds is not known. For me, the scariest part was ED, and possibility of PSSD. In 2 months I was able to recover, from the acute stage of anxiety. Reading books about ptsd/anxiety, daily journaling, crap loads of pre/pro biotics, nutritional yeist, vit d and omega 3, magnesium, multivitamin. THE KEY IN ANXIETY RECOVERY, IS TO DO THINGS THAT FEEL PARTICULARLY UNCOMFORTABLE AT THAT MOMENT. For me, at first it was going out of house, driving somewhere and than return to work. Anxiety can be completely recovered, but you have to have the right state of mind, and understand that it will take time.
Thanks for the video, started 3 days ago on lexapro and my anxiety is awful!! I'm only on 5mg and scared to go any higher. So glad that it's working for you.
After 4-6 weeks you will feel good with this medication. But the real issue is how to stop taking this medication. Withdrawal side effects are very bad. Taper slowly and exercise daily and do the things you like and find the purpose of your life. You won’t need any medication in future.
I’m on day 7 today at 10 mgs. I take it in the morning around 7 - 7:30. And have noticed when I get home every day from work around 4. Just crazy high anxiety. Won’t sit down. Doesn’t bother me during the day. But anticipating it seems to make it happen. Sounds crazy But day 6 yesterday was actually the best mood I’ve been in , in maybe 15 years. I’m excited to see if it gets better. Just trying to stay positive. Got prescribed it four years ago. But my anxiety of side effects kept me from taking it. Took it two days and that was it
You sound like the male version of me. I have had some of the same things happen to me with anxiety. I just got written lexapro today. I have high faith its going to work. I hope you are doing well now. And thank you for the information.
I also have amplified anxiety during the afternoon. This is my 2nd day, yesterday I had nausea and diarrhea. However, I feel like i'm a *little bit* better.
Hey again JP! So I’ve had 6 pretty good days but still have ups and downs...was this your experience as well? I have no problem getting out of the house, actually went to see Cirque du Soleil last night and no problems. I also feel kinda like I’m in another world...kinda outside myself at times. You get this too? I will have been on 20mg for about 7 weeks now. Thanks in advance for your insight, cheers!
On Lexapro for 8 years for ptsd ...weed helps more than I thought possible as I never used it before ! It took a while (2weeks) to work out the dose.Lexapro and weed work for me and with out exaggeration saved my life
Thank you for your honesty. I have a lot of anxiety 1st thing in the morning. It helps me to have something to look forward to and get up. For me it's coffee. It's hard to get out sometimes. Just started Lexapro 10 mg. Hang in there!
Been on it for ages, now only 5mg. I have found the opposite and I have gained a fair bit of body fat! And sex drive suffers intermittently. Small price to pay for getting rid of the crippling anxiety I had in 2014 though.
Take in morning. I found all good after about 10 days. Initially I was tooth grinding, I had no idea but my wife noticed. Overall I have found it to be much less problematic than other meds that friends and colleagues have been prescribed. Luckily my experience with Loxalate has been positive.
I've never understood how something that's supposed to be for depression also is used for GAD when they are on completely different sides of the spectrum. Luckily I've never been hit by side effects of medications that I'm taking. Of course my doctor started me on Lexapro but I also take Neurontin and Tramadol for herniated discs and neuropathy so they might all just be working together.
Thanks for sharing. Im on my 3rd day. Racing thoughts, and anxiety is pegged this morning. But im trying to tell myself its just the starting side effects.
i started lexapro 4 days ago and my anxiety seems to have "changed", in some ways it's not as bad but in other ways it's worse. i started on only 5mg and i'm supposed to go up to 10mg today, hopefully it doesn't get any worse... it's worse in the morning for me too, in the evening it's usually more bearable.
hati it has helped me out, now that my body has adjusted to the build-up effects. It takes the edge off, but I still have anxiety just like before, just not debilitating anymore
Definitely consult your doctor! I was originally supposed to start on 5 mg of lexapro and had to cut down to 2.5 mg of lexapro to start, eventually building up to 10 mg after a month, so you could just be more sensitive to it like me and need to start slower.
I started 4 days ago. It made my anxiety worse but I realize now it's gonna take some time. I never knew I had a problem. My heart started skipping beats and it sent me into panic. I went to the ER. They said nothing was wrong with me. A few months later it happened again. I never would have imagined that I would have anxiety. It is crippling. Hope the medicine starts helping soon.
@@addmee333 Yes I do. Still don't know the cause of it. I don't panic from it anymore. It kind of seems like it happens if I get dehydrated but I can't swear that is what causes it
@@clintmoffet435 maybe its from stomach issue,my all started from indigestion i have ibs and gerd then anxiety started with panick attacks and after that my heart started to skipp every minute sometimes more then 3 4 sometimes less but i noticed when im constipated i have them more often,so i think its all conected with stomach and vagus nerv,i will do endoscopy to check for hiatal hernia becouse this thing can cause mess in body too,,what medication did you took
Is anyone taking 20 mgs of it if so what’s your story on it I’m on my second week I seem like I don’t feel any different feeling tired more than I did and don seem to won’t to go out I keep putting it off please let me know
I’ve been taking it for almost a year and it has worked so well for me other than my sexual drive does not exist on it. But if I don’t take it for a few days (in preparation to be sexually active) I do get a sex drive. Sometimes I do take double if I’m having a really bad day
Hey J-P...just wondering how you’re doing. I’m going through startup side effects, will be two weeks in three days. I’ve had a couple good days within this time, a couple really good almost normal days and then back to total crappiness the next. Did you have this experience? I would tend to believe that something good is happening but get discouraged when I go back to square one. I would like to hear your thoughts about the above. Thanks in advance, cheers bud.
Hey Darrin - yeah give it a few more weeks, it took me a month to see changes and even longer to fully adapt...the start up effects were tough I remember not wanting to leave my apartment for a few weeks
@@JP-fg7zh Thanks for your insight. Friday evening I was at home and started to feel weird, a feeling i had not felt before. I settled into it and it was weird but a good feeling at the same time. An hour later I was feeling fantastic and then realized the med had FINALLY kicked in. Yesterday was awesome, had to go to a funeral and I was totally ok then to a happy hour later (unrelated) and had no urge whatsoever to be anywhere but there. So, looks like i'll just be getting better from here! I took Lexapro before but it had been so long and I believe one forgets bad memories like these. Cheers and again, thanks for the coaching. You're doing a wonderful service to folks going through this :-)
I just started and the first few days I felt really foggy and edgy and didn't like it at all. I'm really tired also. When does this shit go away? And how long does it take for you to start feeling better from taking it?
I just started taking it last night and I woke up in the middle of the night all panicking and dizzy. I feel a little jittery and I feel scared to keep taking it. Please help me out will the side affect go away or should I just stop taking it? I’m also thinking of taking CBD oil but idk if they’ll make things worse together.
Hey I am on lexapro now 10mg . And I'm going through the exact same symptoms. Did you find taking it in the morning was better or worse.? I take it in the morning but I still can't sleep. Also don't feel like working or eating . How long did the sidedffects last?
Stephanie hrymak hey, hang in there these symptoms will improve with time. I take in the am now (now on day 43), and I am sleeping all through the night without any problems. I'd recommend taking a melatonin supplement AND ZZZquil to combat the insomnia during the first few weeks. If I would wake up I would take a half dose of zzzquil on top of a regular dose at bedtime...hope this helps!
Stephanie hrymak also, my side effects improved greatly in week 3-4, however the first two weeks I was a mess. I did cut out caffeine considerably which likely didn't help my situation due to withdrawal, but I also started having very healthy juices daily and I think all these improvements helped to combat the side effects
I'm on 10 mg lexapro 8 days in didn't have a appetite that much neither I've lost 10 pounds all the side effects are almost gone have a slight headache a little bit so I just take it with tyonol I was able to drive over the weekend I wasn't panicking traffic and people driving behind me make me nervous but I did awesome this weekend no longer scared to drive in traffic
That is awesome I pray you are still doing awesome. Today is my first day starting Lexapro and I am terrified sadly I'm so bad I'm unable to leave my home haven't 2 years
I just started 5mg. A week in, WORST anxiety I have experienced in 3 years.... I've lost weight, I'm miserable all day and cant' function. Insomnia as well, but I am taking Doxylamine. I'm starting to lose hope that I will never return to a state I was in 7 months ago, anxiety was so mild and I was enjoying things. I WANT to be in that state again. Booked a doctors appointment to decide my future on this medication, maybe I am just one of the 1 star reviewers on Drugs.com. I know it takes 3-5 weeks to really show signs of kicking in but man, I have lost hope.
I'm scared to start my lexapro even though my anxiety is so so bad. I have Neuropathy, so sleep is imperative to be able to make the day. Apparently this drug screws all that up.
Hey JP I have been suffering from depression for years. I've been given lexapro but never took them now I want to start taking them but I'm worried about low sexy drive. Did you ever experience such side effect ?
This is my second week on lexapro 10mg. First week I hated the side effects . Second week side effects are gone and I'm in love with this drug. I've suffered from depression all my life but never took anything because I was always scared of the horror stories I heard about these pills but man thanks ur video made me start taking them and best thing I've done in my life. My world has changed for the better . The sun is brighter , music sound better and I enjoy waking up in the mornings , I actually run home to take this pill at the end of the day. Thanks for ur video and thanks lexapro
I suffer from anxiety and depression. I took my first 10mg pill yesterday (first time taking medications ever) and it freaked me the fuck out! the first signs of the pill in my system was that my limbs and movements felt heavy and slow. Then i started getting extremely dizzy to the point were i couldn't read or focus my eyes on anything. I also had stomach pains and nausea. All these things just made my anxiety peak! I just couldn't function at all. Is this normal? should i keep taking them? i really dont want to go through that again.
Rhiannon Clarke Wilson starting meds like this aren't easy, I'm not a doctor but I would ask your doc if he would recommend you starting at a much lower dose, like 2.5-5 mg. Some people are more sensitive than others and I believe should start lower/slower to build to a therapeutic dosage.
on Lexapro, 5MG now for 8 weeks. First few weeks seemed to work .. has helped with depression, have more energy , and things seem clearer . However , afte rabout 6 weeks feeling more hyped up/ like cortisol levesl throught the roof, not sure if I shoudl increase dosage or stop taking it.
Hi! I’ve been on Lexapro for a week. The side effects are the worst. Dizziness, nausea and sleepless nights and always tired. I have those same thoughts too I hate it because I was always so outgoing. How did Lexapro help? Did it get any better? I’m off of work for 3 weeks and I’m hoping it gets better. My anxiety is worst in the am.
Am I the only one who gets the paper of the side effects that could happen when taking the prescription? That shit gives me anxiety from the start. I can't take something knowing it could possibly give me suicidal thoughts and so on. I just cant do it. I'm trying to get medical marijuana before I rely on a chemical. Altering your mind with chemicals is just not right.
I had tinnitus after a single dose and then I stopped it..but till now I'm having tinnitus. People ,sincere advice please read leaflet then consume it.Side effects sucks.
Start up anxiety was horrible, didn't want to leave my apartment it was so bad. Partly due to the lexapro AND caffeine withdrawals. But I started to feel much less anxious in week 3-4, took a while for my body to adjust, but now I have energy and sleep like a baby. Anxious thoughts are still there but my body physically doesn't manifest panic nearly as badly as a response
Please continue to post your journey on Lexapro. I have been taking it for a month (20mg). I'm finally feeling it working a little. I have lost 18lbs., No appetite, diarrhea, afraid to drive or leave the house with anyone. Hoping it will kick in soon.
my mom and boyfriend laugh at me when I'm driving i tend to pull my drivers seat all the way up can't drive with my seat all the way back that make me nervous haha can't I won't drive like that
Nobody is born with these issues, something caused this don't buy into big pharma, they see you as a dollar sign. Re analyze your past, eat healthy, excercise, meditate, take supplements and holistic medicines, sleep well, build great relationships. Take it from me I've been through hell in my life especially my childhood
Mike_Eternal you dont understand. Anxiety attacks and depression just happens there is no real trigger or reason. When it gets bad enough it can consume your life. We dont have options when nothing else works. You dont think people with these symptoms have tried that shit? You dont think weve tried meditation, good sleep, and supplements? Im a bodybuilder and have been for 6 years. I have been in fantastic shape and have been very healthy with my diet. And it still happened to me.
Lucky Luchiano exactly! Thanks for this answer. The same happened to me. I’m a super healthy, bodybuilder (bikini), with a super healthy and happy personal life, and still out of the blue started having severe panic attacks non stop so my doctor put me me on Lexapro five years ago and it worked great for years, the. I stopped it last year cuz I was feeling great, and now two months ago they came back full force out of nowhere. Now my body’s chemistry changed and became more sensitive to meds, so my doctor started me on Lexapro again but only 2.5 mg so it’s not so grueling, but side effects are hard to deal with. Lots of anxiety, insomnia, light headedness, and even panic attacks (not every day though). Some days are a bit better than others. Soon I’m gonna start on 5mg, so I hope I the side effects aren’t too hard to handle cuz this type of ailment is definitely no joke. I don’t even wish it to my worst enemy, cuz is hell on earth. One day I had an amazing, normal life, and next day I’m trapped in fear and panic in my house too scared to go anywhere except to my doctor’s appointments or the ER, which I visit way too often and now they know me well (super embarrassing). I’m hoping and praying that things get better by third week or fourth, otherwise my doctor will have to probably change meds. Thanks for sharing such a sensitive and private subject. I do appreciate deeply cuz this type of issues hold great stigma in society, and most peeps have no clue about how bad it is. Once again, thank you, and I hope Lexapro works for you! ☺️🙏
Ana Lozada don’t worry love, it will get better. We werent put here on this earth to suffer. Lexapro will start helping after a couple weeks just fight through it and stay strong!
I have been on Lexapro for 6 months and it has been such a lifesaver. I have panic disorder, and it was taking over my life. My stress was manifesting into heart palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, constantly feeling overwhelmed. I wasn't sleeping and could hear my heart pounding in my ears when I would lay my head down. The start up 2 weeks were rough... everything was heightened, but after about a month, I noticed a huge change. Every week was better and better, and I was no longer consumed by panic. fast forward to 6 months, I feel like a better version of me. Those feeling of panic are gone, I can tolerate stressful situations easily, and I can actually get restful sleep. hang in there everyone... it does get better.
vanesszam84 thank you and all your symptoms hit home for me when panic takes over. how many MG are you on?
J P I'm started an 10mg and have stayed on that for the entire time. Works wonders for me. All of the side effects are gone now, and my life is so much more enjoyable. I didn't even realize how much it was taking over, I had suffered for years.
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vanesszam84 Thanks. I'm going through this rn. I needed to see this comment.
Thank you. I’m going through this right now. One week on it. Anxiety is high. The meds made it worse.
Sounds a lot like my experience so far. Anxiety is a brutal thing to suffer.
I agree with the anxiety sticking in your head. I’ll literally hear myself repeat the words “you have anxiety” over and over in my head.
Yes! Exactly!
This video was very helpful!!! I have the same type of anxiety issues and avoid the exact same things which only feeds the fear!! This is my second time around with Lexapro so I’m in the same boat. Took it a few years ago and got better then figured I didn’t need it anymore plus I have a fear of being on medication even though it was a big help with my quality of life, so I tapered off of it and was fine for the last 3 years but it’s come back with a vengeance and has made life almost unlivable because I’ve regressed so much. So I’m going thru the start up symptoms all over again. To anyone who knows the crippling physical and mental symptoms of anxiety know that this is an uphill battle. Thanx for the post 💪🏾
thanks man am going threw this now and your video help me alot. just knowing am not alone helps and seeing you improve gives me hope.
You are fine as hell!
Thank you so much for making this video! I just started taking 5mg Lexapro today and I've been really nervous about the side effects. Your video was really helpful and made me feel much more positive and hopeful for the future!
Amelia C how are you doing now?
Thank you for the video! I get crazy intrusive thoughts! Hope you are still feeling better.
I can really relate to the toughts about fear of anxiety!
What amazes me is how many people are in the same boat as me, so decided to take medication for it. You get this impression that you're alone in it. But really, you're not. Once you look for others who are experiencing a similar thing. I'm getting whole yawny thing and that weird feeling in the throat already and I only start on it today. I got that on Zoloft many years ago. Man I hate that feeling. Hope that passes. I stopped Zoloft coz of it. Also, about the initial worsening of anxiety. My doc prescriped me Valium for the short term, to counter act that the anxiety until the Lexapro starts working. Just a suggestion. Of course some people don't like sedative and/or can't use them, due to work etc but I don't work. I'm on a pension coz I have Schizophrenia also. But yeah, sedatives and work don't always mix well.
Thanks for that...i just started my first week on it..i fell I can deal with situations more and have more of a positive outlook on life
I am on day 3 of lexapro and my anxiety got worse, but it’s good to hear that it is a side effect and it’s not just me. Trying to be patient. Thanks
Absolutely normal initial side-effects, they will disappear. I take Lexapro too.
This is me! Thanks for sharing. I’m on day 5.
Stopped lexapro after 8 days and never looked back. I have pretty bad anxiety and PTSD. On Lexapro, i was seconds away from taking my life. Remember that "serotonin theory" is still just a theory, and true effect of these meds is not known. For me, the scariest part was ED, and possibility of PSSD. In 2 months I was able to recover, from the acute stage of anxiety. Reading books about ptsd/anxiety, daily journaling, crap loads of pre/pro biotics, nutritional yeist, vit d and omega 3, magnesium, multivitamin. THE KEY IN ANXIETY RECOVERY, IS TO DO THINGS THAT FEEL PARTICULARLY UNCOMFORTABLE AT THAT MOMENT. For me, at first it was going out of house, driving somewhere and than return to work.
Anxiety can be completely recovered, but you have to have the right state of mind, and understand that it will take time.
Thanks for the video, started 3 days ago on lexapro and my anxiety is awful!! I'm only on 5mg and scared to go any higher. So glad that it's working for you.
Jenefer Bateman take your time, no need to rush it, I started at 10 mg and wish I had titrated up
Get off it.
After 4-6 weeks you will feel good with this medication. But the real issue is how to stop taking this medication. Withdrawal side effects are very bad. Taper slowly and exercise daily and do the things you like and find the purpose of your life. You won’t need any medication in future.
I’m on day 7 today at 10 mgs. I take it in the morning around 7 - 7:30. And have noticed when I get home every day from work around 4. Just crazy high anxiety. Won’t sit down. Doesn’t bother me during the day. But anticipating it seems to make it happen. Sounds crazy But day 6 yesterday was actually the best mood I’ve been in , in maybe 15 years. I’m excited to see if it gets better. Just trying to stay positive. Got prescribed it four years ago. But my anxiety of side effects kept me from taking it. Took it two days and that was it
Did it got better?
I AM TAKING PROZAC AND ITS A LIFE SAVER
My first day on lexapro 10 mg,,, so far just feel a little relaxed and funky,,, no headache, no nausea
Love you sir. Thank you for this video.
Great vidéo😁 sure hope you are feeling better💝
You sound like the male version of me. I have had some of the same things happen to me with anxiety. I just got written lexapro today. I have high faith its going to work. I hope you are doing well now. And thank you for the information.
Thank you, yes I am much better these day and take Xanax only sparingly when needed, otherwise anxiety no longer rules my life
I also have amplified anxiety during the afternoon. This is my 2nd day, yesterday I had nausea and diarrhea. However, I feel like i'm a *little bit* better.
Hey again JP! So I’ve had 6 pretty good days but still have ups and downs...was this your experience as well? I have no problem getting out of the house, actually went to see Cirque du Soleil last night and no problems. I also feel kinda like I’m in another world...kinda outside myself at times. You get this too? I will have been on 20mg for about 7 weeks now. Thanks in advance for your insight, cheers!
On Lexapro for 8 years for ptsd ...weed helps more than I thought possible as I never used it before ! It took a while (2weeks) to work out the dose.Lexapro and weed work for me and with out exaggeration saved my life
I'm on day 3 I take it at night. When did your sleep improve where you didn't have to take anything?
Thank you for your honesty. I have a lot of anxiety 1st thing in the morning. It helps me to have something to look forward to and get up. For me it's coffee. It's hard to get out sometimes. Just started Lexapro 10 mg. Hang in there!
Been on it for ages, now only 5mg. I have found the opposite and I have gained a fair bit of body fat! And sex drive suffers intermittently. Small price to pay for getting rid of the crippling anxiety I had in 2014 though.
Any side effects down there? That's what worried me. Started around 6 months in.
Take in morning. I found all good after about 10 days. Initially I was tooth grinding, I had no idea but my wife noticed. Overall I have found it to be much less problematic than other meds that friends and colleagues have been prescribed. Luckily my experience with Loxalate has been positive.
thank you
Relatable. It is always about making excuses. I hope you’re doing well now.
I've never understood how something that's supposed to be for depression also is used for GAD when they are on completely different sides of the spectrum.
Luckily I've never been hit by side effects of medications that I'm taking. Of course my doctor started me on Lexapro but I also take Neurontin and Tramadol for herniated discs and neuropathy so they might all just be working together.
Thanks for sharing. Im on my 3rd day. Racing thoughts, and anxiety is pegged this morning. But im trying to tell myself its just the starting side effects.
MrJmartin85 how you feeling now? Any better ?
i started lexapro 4 days ago and my anxiety seems to have "changed", in some ways it's not as bad but in other ways it's worse. i started on only 5mg and i'm supposed to go up to 10mg today, hopefully it doesn't get any worse...
it's worse in the morning for me too, in the evening it's usually more bearable.
I took one like a month ago and it freaked me out to the point I had a bad panic attack so I started to drink tea that helps !
J P are still on Lexipro? I have so many of the same feelings and wonder what best course is
many startup side effects you talked about, I already have them on my own. without being sick. I'm gonna start taking an ssri and see what happens..
hati it has helped me out, now that my body has adjusted to the build-up effects. It takes the edge off, but I still have anxiety just like before, just not debilitating anymore
Definitely consult your doctor! I was originally supposed to start on 5 mg of lexapro and had to cut down to 2.5 mg of lexapro to start, eventually building up to 10 mg after a month, so you could just be more sensitive to it like me and need to start slower.
Lalala123 I just had to cut down to 2.5 also (third day on it today) - what symptoms were you having that made you cut down?
Lalala123 did u have any side effects starting at 2.5 or was that ok ?
amanda green hey did u have any effects on the 2.5? Did that make it easier than starting at 5?
I started 4 days ago. It made my anxiety worse but I realize now it's gonna take some time. I never knew I had a problem. My heart started skipping beats and it sent me into panic. I went to the ER. They said nothing was wrong with me. A few months later it happened again. I never would have imagined that I would have anxiety. It is crippling. Hope the medicine starts helping soon.
Least u got a killer beard
do you get those skipping heartbeats anymore?
@Bentley I missed this reply. I took the medication for around a year. It seemed to help at the time. I don't take it anymore
@@addmee333 Yes I do. Still don't know the cause of it. I don't panic from it anymore. It kind of seems like it happens if I get dehydrated but I can't swear that is what causes it
@@clintmoffet435 maybe its from stomach issue,my all started from indigestion i have ibs and gerd then anxiety started with panick attacks and after that my heart started to skipp every minute sometimes more then 3 4 sometimes less but i noticed when im constipated i have them more often,so i think its all conected with stomach and vagus nerv,i will do endoscopy to check for hiatal hernia becouse this thing can cause mess in body too,,what medication did you took
My appetite has been shit too man..besides night time unfortunately..
Is anyone taking 20 mgs of it if so what’s your story on it I’m on my second week I seem like I don’t feel any different feeling tired more than I did and don seem to won’t to go out I keep putting it off please let me know
I’ve been taking it for almost a year and it has worked so well for me other than my sexual drive does not exist on it. But if I don’t take it for a few days (in preparation to be sexually active) I do get a sex drive. Sometimes I do take double if I’m having a really bad day
Hey J-P...just wondering how you’re doing. I’m going through startup side effects, will be two weeks in three days. I’ve had a couple good days within this time, a couple really good almost normal days and then back to total crappiness the next. Did you have this experience? I would tend to believe that something good is happening but get discouraged when I go back to square one. I would like to hear your thoughts about the above. Thanks in advance, cheers bud.
Hey Darrin - yeah give it a few more weeks, it took me a month to see changes and even longer to fully adapt...the start up effects were tough I remember not wanting to leave my apartment for a few weeks
@@JP-fg7zh Thanks for your insight. Friday evening I was at home and started to feel weird, a feeling i had not felt before. I settled into it and it was weird but a good feeling at the same time. An hour later I was feeling fantastic and then realized the med had FINALLY kicked in. Yesterday was awesome, had to go to a funeral and I was totally ok then to a happy hour later (unrelated) and had no urge whatsoever to be anywhere but there. So, looks like i'll just be getting better from here! I took Lexapro before but it had been so long and I believe one forgets bad memories like these. Cheers and again, thanks for the coaching. You're doing a wonderful service to folks going through this :-)
I just started and the first few days I felt really foggy and edgy and didn't like it at all. I'm really tired also. When does this shit go away? And how long does it take for you to start feeling better from taking it?
Tha Dood this is my first week on Lexapro and I’m still feeling the side effects. Dizziness and nausea I’m sleeping a lot better good luck!
I just started taking it last night and I woke up in the middle of the night all panicking and dizzy. I feel a little jittery and I feel scared to keep taking it. Please help me out will the side affect go away or should I just stop taking it? I’m also thinking of taking CBD oil but idk if they’ll make things worse together.
David Quintana sorry for delay, did you stay on?
Hey I am on lexapro now 10mg . And I'm going through the exact same symptoms. Did you find taking it in the morning was better or worse.? I take it in the morning but I still can't sleep. Also don't feel like working or eating . How long did the sidedffects last?
Stephanie hrymak hey, hang in there these symptoms will improve with time. I take in the am now (now on day 43), and I am sleeping all through the night without any problems. I'd recommend taking a melatonin supplement AND ZZZquil to combat the insomnia during the first few weeks. If I would wake up I would take a half dose of zzzquil on top of a regular dose at bedtime...hope this helps!
Stephanie hrymak also, my side effects improved greatly in week 3-4, however the first two weeks I was a mess. I did cut out caffeine considerably which likely didn't help my situation due to withdrawal, but I also started having very healthy juices daily and I think all these improvements helped to combat the side effects
I'm on 10 mg lexapro 8 days in didn't have a appetite that much neither I've lost 10 pounds all the side effects are almost gone have a slight headache a little bit so I just take it with tyonol I was able to drive over the weekend I wasn't panicking traffic and people driving behind me make me nervous but I did awesome this weekend no longer scared to drive in traffic
That is awesome I pray you are still doing awesome. Today is my first day starting Lexapro and I am terrified sadly I'm so bad I'm unable to leave my home haven't 2 years
I just started 5mg. A week in, WORST anxiety I have experienced in 3 years.... I've lost weight, I'm miserable all day and cant' function. Insomnia as well, but I am taking Doxylamine. I'm starting to lose hope that I will never return to a state I was in 7 months ago, anxiety was so mild and I was enjoying things. I WANT to be in that state again. Booked a doctors appointment to decide my future on this medication, maybe I am just one of the 1 star reviewers on Drugs.com. I know it takes 3-5 weeks to really show signs of kicking in but man, I have lost hope.
I'm scared to start my lexapro even though my anxiety is so so bad. I have Neuropathy, so sleep is imperative to be able to make the day. Apparently this drug screws all that up.
I also have neuropathy and anxiety. How are u now? Do u take any medication?
Nice camera angle 🥵😇 good video!
No effects for me. Week 3. But I also smoke pot and take 1.5mg k-pins to destroy any side effects. Yoga and skateboarding too.
Hey JP I have been suffering from depression for years. I've been given lexapro but never took them now I want to start taking them but I'm worried about low sexy drive. Did you ever experience such side effect ?
Kennell lithium’ lexapro does kill sex drive
This is my second week on lexapro 10mg. First week I hated the side effects . Second week side effects are gone and I'm in love with this drug. I've suffered from depression all my life but never took anything because I was always scared of the horror stories I heard about these pills but man thanks ur video made me start taking them and best thing I've done in my life. My world has changed for the better . The sun is brighter , music sound better and I enjoy waking up in the mornings , I actually run home to take this pill at the end of the day. Thanks for ur video and thanks lexapro
Keneil Lithium sorry for delayed reply but no I have no decreased libido from lexapro
When is a best time to take it early morning or before bed time ?
rzxuu mjoty morning for me.
I started at night but switched to morning.
I just got mine today 10mg I take my first pill at bed time..Thanks for the video💕✌
sandra dennis best of luck, don't wait too long if it gives you insomnia, have to find whatever works best!
Are you still on lexapro? If not would you get back on it? Do you regret ever getting on it?
I am still on it going on 2.5 year and so far so good
Do you take any Xanax or klonopin along with it?
michelle sena I take a low dose Xanax occasionally, the first few weeks I took them more frequently as I was very anxious all the time
Did it raise your blood sugar levels and give you Diabetes?
Mike L
No they don’t. I don’t understand why people think that
I suffer from anxiety and depression. I took my first 10mg pill yesterday (first time taking medications ever) and it freaked me the fuck out! the first signs of the pill in my system was that my limbs and movements felt heavy and slow. Then i started getting extremely dizzy to the point were i couldn't read or focus my eyes on anything. I also had stomach pains and nausea. All these things just made my anxiety peak! I just couldn't function at all. Is this normal? should i keep taking them? i really dont want to go through that again.
Rhiannon Clarke Wilson starting meds like this aren't easy, I'm not a doctor but I would ask your doc if he would recommend you starting at a much lower dose, like 2.5-5 mg. Some people are more sensitive than others and I believe should start lower/slower to build to a therapeutic dosage.
why don´t you use again that chair, that angle, those clothes for new videos?? :D
Do you ever experiance brain shocks like some of the other meds.
No I have not, but I hear that this is a common withdrawal symptom with many SSRIs
@@JP-fg7zh I found i couldnt sleep on lexapro it kept me awake.
What’s a brain shock? Sounds scary
@@diplomatgirl171 A zap a sharp pain.
on Lexapro, 5MG now for 8 weeks. First few weeks seemed to work .. has helped with depression, have more energy , and things seem clearer . However , afte rabout 6 weeks feeling more hyped up/ like cortisol levesl throught the roof, not sure if I shoudl increase dosage or stop taking it.
Hi! I’ve been on Lexapro for a week. The side effects are the worst. Dizziness, nausea and sleepless nights and always tired. I have those same thoughts too I hate it because I was always so outgoing. How did Lexapro help? Did it get any better? I’m off of work for 3 weeks and I’m hoping it gets better. My anxiety is worst in the am.
You describe my anxiety!!! I have 2 days using lexapro (escitalopram)
Am I the only one who gets the paper of the side effects that could happen when taking the prescription? That shit gives me anxiety from the start. I can't take something knowing it could possibly give me suicidal thoughts and so on. I just cant do it. I'm trying to get medical marijuana before I rely on a chemical. Altering your mind with chemicals is just not right.
I heard great things about CBD oils for anxiety
I had tinnitus after a single dose and then I stopped it..but till now I'm having tinnitus. People ,sincere advice please read leaflet then consume it.Side effects sucks.
Omg that’s terrible! Tinnitus after just one pill?
antidepressants can be a bitch when trying to find the right one for you:(
Jay V absolutely true !
What type of anxiety do you have ?
Mortimer anxiety driven by panic disorder
@@JP-fg7zh did your thoughts or feelings get the best of you or get images u didn’t want
I will not attribute meaning to it
I will make the cognitive shift to tolerating it
I will acknowledge that I always outlast my anxiety
how are you feeling now, i just started 2 weeks ago and i can feel the anxiety
Start up anxiety was horrible, didn't want to leave my apartment it was so bad. Partly due to the lexapro AND caffeine withdrawals. But I started to feel much less anxious in week 3-4, took a while for my body to adjust, but now I have energy and sleep like a baby. Anxious thoughts are still there but my body physically doesn't manifest panic nearly as badly as a response
Gosh you're handsome 😍
So am i.
so ru ;~
Have you ever been on any benzodiazepines ?
Please continue to post your journey on Lexapro. I have been taking it for a month (20mg). I'm finally feeling it working a little. I have lost 18lbs., No appetite, diarrhea, afraid to drive or leave the house with anyone. Hoping it will kick in soon.
Hi friend great video!! I am on Lexapro too, it's working wonders for me! I hope you have the same success with it!
How are you now?
my mom and boyfriend laugh at me when I'm driving i tend to pull my drivers seat all the way up can't drive with my seat all the way back that make me nervous haha can't I won't drive like that
Side effects shouldn't scare people. It just means the drug is working
Benzos, xanax etc will help with on boarding med
Those "what if" anxieties that blow up in your mind is something most people will never understand. Im not on any meds either.
So handsome
You still on lexapro man?
Google "PSSD"
I am sorry , but I couldn’t concentrate on his experience. So handsome man!
Your a good looking white guy, bless
sexy af
Hells yeah
Super hot
Gives me a dry tail pipe itchy too
Girl
Yes!
Taking something to numb and alter your mind is crazy to me
Exactly
Some people's minds need numbing
People with anxiety needs meds to feel better.....its just like taking a painkiller for a head ache
@@Sandra-cw4on yes. Thank you. :)
You clearly have not experienced depression or anxiety
Everybody gangster until life loses meaning
What is that obnoxious squeaking noises. Is it the chair
robroy4137 dryer
How is your day going JP
My bad Roy
I.was wondering the.same.thing..lol
Try xanax I do as well
Eh?
Dont get that stuff bro....! It mess u up bro
Also...stay the hell away from Cymbalta. It is a bitch to get off of and the side effects are horrible!
They prescribe me that one at first and i was scare to take it
Nobody is born with these issues, something caused this don't buy into big pharma, they see you as a dollar sign. Re analyze your past, eat healthy, excercise, meditate, take supplements and holistic medicines, sleep well, build great relationships. Take it from me I've been through hell in my life especially my childhood
Mike_Eternal you dont understand. Anxiety attacks and depression just happens there is no real trigger or reason. When it gets bad enough it can consume your life. We dont have options when nothing else works. You dont think people with these symptoms have tried that shit? You dont think weve tried meditation, good sleep, and supplements? Im a bodybuilder and have been for 6 years. I have been in fantastic shape and have been very healthy with my diet. And it still happened to me.
Lucky Luchiano exactly! Thanks for this answer. The same happened to me. I’m a super healthy, bodybuilder (bikini), with a super healthy and happy personal life, and still out of the blue started having severe panic attacks non stop so my doctor put me me on Lexapro five years ago and it worked great for years, the. I stopped it last year cuz I was feeling great, and now two months ago they came back full force out of nowhere. Now my body’s chemistry changed and became more sensitive to meds, so my doctor started me on Lexapro again but only 2.5 mg so it’s not so grueling, but side effects are hard to deal with. Lots of anxiety, insomnia, light headedness, and even panic attacks (not every day though). Some days are a bit better than others. Soon I’m gonna start on 5mg, so I hope I the side effects aren’t too hard to handle cuz this type of ailment is definitely no joke. I don’t even wish it to my worst enemy, cuz is hell on earth. One day I had an amazing, normal life, and next day I’m trapped in fear and panic in my house too scared to go anywhere except to my doctor’s appointments or the ER, which I visit way too often and now they know me well (super embarrassing). I’m hoping and praying that things get better by third week or fourth, otherwise my doctor will have to probably change meds. Thanks for sharing such a sensitive and private subject. I do appreciate deeply cuz this type of issues hold great stigma in society, and most peeps have no clue about how bad it is. Once again, thank you, and I hope Lexapro works for you! ☺️🙏
Ana Lozada don’t worry love, it will get better. We werent put here on this earth to suffer. Lexapro will start helping after a couple weeks just fight through it and stay strong!
Lucky Luchiano thank you for your kind and encouraging words! Hoping and praying for the best! 🙏❤️
Ana Lozada keeping you in my prayers! ❤️
I imagine how big you must be