My First 3 Months on Antidepressants SSRI's for Generalized Anxiety & Panic Attacks
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I started taking an SSRI in June 2021, and I documented the first 3 months taking my medication. I share daily symptoms, and break down the benefits as I begin to experience them. It's not a one size fits all. I am not a doctor. Please consult a medical professional if you are experience anxiety or panic attacks. Thanks for watching xo Amanda
My First 3 Months on Antidepressants SSRI's for Generalized Anxiety & Panic Attacks
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00:00 introduction + anxiety history
05:43 June 2021 half dose
15:48 July 2021 half dose
20:16 July 2021 full dose
29:26 August 2021 after several weeks
30:35 present day as of October 2021
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Almost cried when you said “I didn’t know people felt like this” 🥺🥺🥺 So happy for you 🙏
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Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
We’re in this together. Peace
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@@TheDjaypattalion 40mg lexapro daily 😨🤯
First off, thank you for posting this. You're the first person who's ever said anxiety/panic hangover.....and wow I can SO relate to that. It's frustrating enough when you lose hours because of a panic attack, but then the day(s) following....you're just exhausted...spent.
Thank you so much for this video ! I’ve been suffering for a long while with anxiety and it has tipped my life upside down. No sleep, weight gain, very low mood, trapped in my mind etc. I feel like I’m in a hole and just sinking deeper and deeper. I have avoided the medication route because if I’m honest I felt weak, a failure and thinking I shouldn’t have to do this, but your video has made me realise sometimes we just need to accept help and embrace it. Thank you again and I imagine your video will really be helping a lot of people in a similar situation 😊
I lost my sister to cancer, so every time I hear someone is cancer free makes me VERY happy. So happy for you and your dad! Thank you for sharing your journey with anxiety and panic attacks. I’m going through it too and it is brutal!
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
@@TheDjaypattalionhi how's it going
@@sandyreallydontgivad much better now.
@@TheDjaypattalionare you still taking Lexapro? Is that part of what contributed to you doing better?
@@lucasstanding6510 didn’t work, I’ve tried 9 antidepressants. All the ssri’s and snri’s none worked. I’m on a tricyclic med now, Anafranil, 150mf
Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video😊. My journey started 3 days ago, it's amazing what you're doing. Honestly, life is too short to be this unhappy & lost and I wanted to end my family generation trauma, my mum didn't have the tools and education I did to help herself but I do. Thank you again and wishing you a blessed journey.🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve had full swing of this anxiety and panic attack since last year. Wish you all the best.
It's always such a gift when someone opens up to talk about their struggles in detail and the journey they have been on, so thank you for that. I was previously in the military (British Royal Marines) and, following an up-close-and-personal experience with an explosive in the middle east had extensive spinal surgery which ended my career. Thankfully although in pain every single day, I can walk.
I put myself through evening classes and then University for a medical-based degree, followed by a clinical Masters and now nearing the end of an MBA. I worked my way up in healthcare to my 'dream job' as Head of Radiology at an NHS hospital which was great for the first three years, even during the pandemic. But now with massive staff vacancies, burnout, chronic underfunding and horrendous waiting times for patients who rely on us, my mental health has fallen over a cliff.
After my military injury I suffered from PTSD anxiety attacks for around 2 years which I eventually got through with medication (Paroxetine), so I recognised the warning signs. In meetings I would instinctively try and sit near the exit, I had to have sweets and a drink on hand as my mouth was constantly dry, I felt like I was going to throw-up and I started creating reasons I couldn't attend - which resulted in my boss telling me that I was 'hidding from my responsibilities" which in my (ex-Military) head was interpreted as "You're a coward". I went off sick that afternoon and my Dr has prescribed 20mg Paroxetine per day. I am one week in and I'm literally like an extra from "The Walking Dead"! I have not slept in five days, head is foggy and I feel like I am hung-over (I don't drink alcohol btw). I know that it can take 4 - 6 weeks before the anxiety sees improvement, but oh boy I just wish I could sleeeeeeeeep! Fortunately my wife - also a health professional - is fully supportive.
Hope everyone who views your video and comments here finds the relief they deserve.
Thank you for your service bro, have you ever researched psychedelics if not you really really should.
Amanda you are the cutest. I love your hair which makes you look fresh and cute. I had my first panic and anxiety at your age driving down the rd. I am 56 so I think mine really got bad during menopause. I’m super thankful about your dad being cancer free. Xxoo
Thank you for being vulnerable and honest. I'm so glad the medications are working for you, I hope things keep improving!
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
Amanda, I absolutely love watching you for these sorts of reasons, I've been watching since Malaysia. You're so open, so intelligent, so on the ball. I gave birth 3 months ago, and have recently put myself back on antidepressants, as I could feel myself crumbling. Like you were saying, it's so good to be aware of when it's time to stop and get some meds involved... there's only so much organic/lifestyle stuff that can help with chemical imbalances in the brain. Looking forward to you feeling better (and me!).
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
@@TheDjaypattalion I think up to 6 weeks… maybe it isn’t a good fit for you. Have you talked to your doctor?
How can I describe anxiety, it lives in my body, it creeps around my heart ❤️ and when a thought provokes it, I’m trapped.
It rides on all of the nerves in my stomach and gets comfortable there. When it leaves the feeling is one of complete gratitude. If I could, I would teach my body to ignore it…but my brain doesn’t have the strength.
People describe it as fear, but it’s more then that. Anxiety is a fire that takes more then huffing and puffing to blow it out!
This is where chemistry comes into play. And it doesn’t always play fair. It brings you to the brink of relief, only to say…maybe tomorrow. And when quietly the formula finally works…you hardly notice. Because you have been waiting for such a long time, you can forget that, that fire can be be controlled and even extinguished.
So now I’m waiting and praying that the formula comes together and does it’s job.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
and you are a treasure, because you are able to explain yourself in the most clear manner!!!! amazing 🤩 your doctor is lucky , most people are not able to explain themselves, which makes treatment difficult at times
Wow I've never related to anything more than your feelings I finished my first month with medications and I've had exactly the same feelings you had. Thank you for being so honest and talking about yourself it made me feel better that others are going through what i am going through 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
On my 4th day on medication, I feel like I'm living again. Stay strong y'all 💪 we gon make it
Updateeee
Thank you for talking about this! We need to normalize this! It’s still such a stigma to take any kind of medication for mental health. It’s not okay.
I agree. The more stories we hear, the more we normalize the topic and more people can get the help they need.
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
@@AmandaMuseAntidepressants destroyed my life. Google "Pssd"
It is a drug and will cause a high so that is why you feel better. The shame you think you felt was instinct telling you not to take poisen
Hey Amanda,
Long time fan - first time commenter. Your content is obviously more geared towards my wife but this time I feel like it really hit the point for a much larger demographic. I found this video is among the best you have made and I appreciate how you decided to document an honest approach to antidepressant medication. Seasonal depression is a big deal and I know your fans will learn and grow from this.
Thank you,
Dave
Thank you David!
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
thanks Amanda this helps me a lot, I have my first week behind me and I am happy to see you happy!
Thank you for documenting this process so well - it helped me feel less anxious about starting myself
Thank you Amanda! Honestly no shame... so many people have anxiety and why continue to suffer..
me too, I’ve tried soo many natural things and it came to a point where I was fed up of struggling!
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
I have been on Zoloft now for a month, a tiny amount (25mg). I tried everything- exercise, eating well, going to therapy, drinking less caffeine, I tried alot of things to naturally boost my mood and ease my anxiety. I finally had the courage (with the help of my therapist) to talk to my doctor about my spiraling thoughts and how I just can’t seem to shake them. She suggested I tried an SSRI. I had always been against taking medication, mostly because i don’t want to have to rely on a pill to feel good, but as a last resort I decided to give it a shot.
One month later.. I already feel immensely better. I no longer crave caffeine, I’m on a regular sleep schedule without taking any sleep aids. I have more motivation to do things like cook meals and go to the gym. and the best part- my spiraling thoughts aren’t so spiraling anymore. Rather than my thoughts getting way out of control, I’d say they only go two spirals down and stop there. Lol which is great because for me, my negative thought loops were really bringing me down (depression).
I think the only downside so far is I’m not as excitable and full of crazy energy as I was before I started taking the Zoloft. But that’s a side effect I’m willing to have right now due to all the positives I have been experiencing. I’m a very emotional person, the highs are not as high BUT the lows, are definitely not as low… and that’s worth it for me during this time of my life. I’m not planning on being on this for life, just during this phase of life I’m going through. Thank you for sharing your experience!
This was me! I’m on day 2 already feel good. Yesterday I wanted to sleep allll day and was so nauseous. Today much better.
Any update?
Day one give us a update
@@rachelward2603 are u ok now
Story of my life. Tried everything for the past 15 years. Nothing helped. 5 days on Zoloft and I feel amazing.
Me realizing that my anxiety attacks are probably more like panic attacks!!! 😬
Thanks for illuminating this!
THAAAANK YOU! for sharing, I wish I had find you last february when I started my medication for panic attacks. Im an international student in Canada since 2018 but between pandemic, high volume of assigments, no income and my saving going away fast, resulted in severe PA, lost 5 kg in one month and only sleeping 3 hrs a day, to today feeling that i've been able to achieve day by day.
Thank you for this detailed tracking. I've been considering an antidepressant but I haven't taken the leap yet.
Wow!!!! You did sooooooo good making and share this video! 🙏🏻 It is going to help al bunch of people! You are so brave and so strong 🦾 thank you ♥️
Thank you so much!!
Had all the doubt and shame thoughts aswell. "Is it bad enough?" " shoukd i just be excersizing to get rid of my panic attacks?" And so .. So thank you this was good to hear
My panic attacks are 90% triggered by rodents and so my first attack was when I was about 6 or 7 years old and remember my heart pounding and not being able to breath properly. Fast forward to 26 year old me, I don't have attacks regularly but when I do they are super long and exhausting, my anxiety with crowds and tests/exams is still very real and it gets super dark but I found some ways to help myself. So proud and happy you decided to share your story with the world
Watching this video made me feel very relaxed.
Im so thankful for these videos ❤
You’re awesome. Keep up the amazing work!
This video was so helpful. Thank you so much for making it.
Going to the doctors this Friday to talk about medication…I hope it goes good in the long run ,thank you for posting this video ♥️
Helped so much ! So relatable, thank u for being brave enough to share this ! Smash it 👊🏼
Thank you so much for this! I have been strongly considering trying, an anti-depressant, but so afraid of the initial side effects. I have the shame feelings as well, but I can’t do it anymore on my own, (hard to admit that) it’s been YEARS of suffering and trying to get better naturally. However, the way I feel it’s already bad and I have to try something else it’s been affecting my relationships and My Work . At least I can hope to get better on meds. I’ve been tracking a lot of my symptoms that corresponds with my menstrual cycle thinking maybe it’s perimenopause too and it probably is, I am 42. Thanks for sharing your journey and being real it’s helping so many. Really happy that you’re feeling better, gives me hope ❤❤
I started an SSRI earlier this year and I'm so happy I did. I suffer from generalized depression/anxiety (especially in winter) but I also have PMDD so I struggle really badly before my period. It took me a few weeks to adjust and I prefer to take it at night but it's made such a difference. I still struggle before my period but it takes the edge off.
My symptoms were very similar to yours and I had the worst case of the yawns! It fades after a month or so. Still have crazy dreams and night sweats. It's all been worth it!
Glad it worked for you, could I ask which SSRI you took thanks 🙏
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
Did you experience any weight gain on them?
I have to start again because I also deal with pmdd.
The day you stop taking them may God have mercy for the people in your surroundings.
Thank you once again, being open about mental health. 🙏🙏🙏It is so, so important.
I myself have my struggles when it comes to mental health. I was diagnosed with autism as an adult (I was diagnosed in my late 30s and now I am in my early 40s) - and to me, that was such a game-changer! I now know *why* I am the way I am. Now, of course - having autism isn't the answer to everything, - but it is a good indicator of why I react the way I react, why I often feel the way I feel, and so on. Of course, there's more to it than "just" the autism. Personality, how my life was growing up etc etc. But just knowing that there are certain things that work the way they do, because of my autism is such a relief!
Being on the autism spectrum often means one might struggle with depression, anxiety, etc. In my case, I did not respond well at all to the medication (antidepressants anxiety medicine, etc) that I took. The side effects of the medication lasted for a longer time, way over the time that they were supposed to be present. I later learned that for some people on the autism spectrum, taking medication can be a big, big challenge due to oversensitivity to the medications. Which in hindsight is quite logical since often, being on the autism spectrum also means having a heightened sensitivity to a lot of things. - Also, medication.
Going through the past almost two years or so, with the pandemic - has been a challenge for me as well. I have dealt with some new issues due to the pandemic and also since there hasn't been any chance of seeing a therapist (like, face to face) - and dealing with people in my nearest vicinity who has struggled due to the pandemic, that's been a bit of a challenge to put it that way.
Anyways, rambling on here! I guess what I am trying to say is just that I am grateful that you shared a piece of your mental health journey. I am also full of admiration for how you deal with this stuff, from the things related to the pandemic to your own personal mental health issues. I have always found great joy in watching your videos and you will always be one of my absolute favorite CZcamsrs! ❤❤❤
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
I appreciate you sharing your experience! I’m about to start taking the same medicine.
Hi Amanda! Love your mental health content! It’s so comforting to see people normalize this struggles… I’ve been taking medication for anxiety since last year as well, because I got tired of dealing with the impact of it on my life. I’m also a mom of 2 awesome kids! Been following you since the early baby Esmé videos and you always have something I can relate to! 😉
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
@@TheDjaypattalion does it works ? i mean im thinking about taking SRRI for social anxiety disorder without doctors advice
@@cursedcroissant4117 go see a doctor first
@TheDjayBattalion I was prescribed lexapro as well has it worked for you? Please advise, thank you in advance
This was wonderful. I am just embarking on this...and it's been YEARS of suffering alone. I can't do it alone anymore. I have to try. Thank you for normalizing this. I'll take "vitamin for your brain" with me every day
Best video on this topic and so spontaneous
Thanks for this video n thanks for sharing your life experience. It's good to see u in a positive outlook.
I know this video is about u, not me, just to share a bit of my story too. I already had a depression in 1999 when I lost my job income for 4 years. I didn't know it was my first depression, n was not treated. It's only after my second depression, during a psychiatrist treatment, I realised it. I had my second depression in 2012 after coming back from working n living in Mumbai. I had lost my job n steady income since then, lost my apt in KL. I had stopped seeing a psychiatrist n taking d anti anxiety, depressant after six months. I realized, both d treatment n medicine, were not effective. In your case, I hope d medicine works well for u n your well being.
What an amazing video. As a fellow Canadian thank you thank you for sharing. Hope you’re still doing well.
Oh wow the vivid dream thing I totally feel you and I can remember A LOT more about the dreams. I’ve also been having more separate dreams throughout a night but because time is iffy in dreams I never know if it’s from that night or the night before
Omg I so needed this video today!! Thank you
I started taking meds less than a week ago. I can't believe that are people who actually live their life feeling this stable. I wish I had taken them earlier.
Your eyes are heavenly and soothing to look at.I loved your energy ,its contagious✌
So happy your feeling better.
Thank you!
Amanda!! Thank you! Im about to start on 10mg myself and finding vlogs is helping myself. I appreciate you and sharing your journey. Xx
Thankyou for this video been suffering from panic attacks for many years.
so glad you are feeling better 💕 the right medication was a gamechanger for me too!
Could I ask which medication work s for you 🙏
@@niamhbyrne4036 Wellbutrin XL, but I tried others before finding the best fit for me 😊
@@ambergodbolt9599 thanks 🙏 you are very kind to reply, have a lovely day
@@ambergodbolt9599hey! Hope you don’t mind me asking-I’m considering trying Wellbutrin! I’m scared to take it because it supposedly worsens anxiety/anxious feelings in some people-has it done that to you?
Thank you for sharing this, it has greatly helped x
Hi!! I'm day 2 into going back onto Prozac. It's been awhile since I've taken it so I'm rolling with the side effects. You're video definitely helped me to feel like I'm not alone as well as the people in the comments. Hope you're doing well two years later. 💐
Totally relate when they say: I wasn't ready to set goals but now I'm ready for life! Or I didn't know people were this much happy or calm. Like being torture for a life time until you took this pill
This is accurate
Omg, I started my vitamin for my brain a week ago and exactly the same. It's like you're describing me and everything I'm going through right now. I know you did this a year ago, but thank you so much.
Wishing you all the best.
I am an avid mental health awareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my CZcams channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. ❤️
Thank you sharing your journey! Are you able to share which SSRI you used?
Psilocybin mushrooms and psychedelics, as a whole, have shown substantial promise as beneficial agents that can truly aid individuals grappling with mental health difficulties.
I totally agree! Psilocybin mushrooms and psychedelics in general have shown great potential in helping people with mental health issues. It's truly remarkable how effective they can be in treating depression and anxiety.
I can say dr.melvinshrooms is the man for you.
Yeah. He is dr.melvinshrooms
Yes!, he provides a variety of items, including mushrooms, LSD, DMT, and even chocolate bars.
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Great insightful video,I have been on them 1 week so here’s hoping regards baz🇬🇧
Thx for sharing your experience on meds. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Mostly anxiety. I have lived with it for years and always resisted taking meds. But these past 3 years it has been getting increasingly more pronounced to where I was feeling anxious all the time despite regular exercise, yoga and meditation. I finally talked to my doctor and decided to take the meds and I am so glad I did. I wish I would have done it sooner. I feel so much better.
It's the realization that we CAN feel better and there are options. So happy for you!
Thank you for sharing this!! My story is very similar. I've been on Lexapro for 18 months and it has changed my life beyond what I ever could have hoped. I just feel so normal, haha. Makes me wonder how long I've needed it.
Can I know what you got on? I am thinking about it. I've been trying to fight this for few years and I think I had enough
@@gbrtbhtgrhb I take Lexipro. Have been on it for approximately a year. It has helped me tremendously. Talk to your doctor and see what they recommend.
@@Chgogal1 so I just got that. 5mg..... feel a very small difference. Super tierd the first few days
Hey love, thank you for this video. I was curious if you still take your medication ? and if you do , do you feel you would go back into the same or worse state than you had been before taking it if you were to decide to step away from it?
Thank you for sharing. I have panic disorder and GAD,starting to take antidepressants,praying and hoping to be healed soon. Just having anxiety taking the anxiety meds because of side effects. But I'm proud of you
Any updates? What did you take? How do you feel?
I also have generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. I also have attacks in my sleep, especially after a really stressful day. It is exhausting. I'm struggling with my pride and getting back on my meds but I'm just going to do it.
You’re very strong!!!
Thank you!
I'm happy that it works out for you. Considering it. I also have trouble with the beginning of fall. Germany is so gloomy in winter. Take St. John's Worth but maybe it is not enough this time. Thank you for sharing your journey!
You are amazing!!xxx
Omg I feel heard. I was trying to explain to my husband why I feel absolutely drained for days after an attack and a panic attack hangover explains it perfectly! Thanks for sharing your experience I’ve been taking Propanalol for a few months to deal with attack symptoms but the dr has now put me on Fluoxetine so I’m going to start them soon. I also have a health trigger it’s horrible
Thank you for this❤️I finally asked for help and now I’m just worried about side effects like weight gain:(
At one point I had an attack like every day for a whole month...each one lasting for several hours...you literally believe you are going to die....an absolute nightmare, especially if one breaks out on you in public.
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
what were the biggest side effects u dealt with and how long did they take to subdue? also how long until u noticed improvements?
My dr started me on 25mg and I’ll be on 50mg as my full dose, so when you said you are on 10mg, it scared me. I felt like my symptoms may be even worse than yours but I’m on day 2 and I am feeling almost the exact same as you. Thanks for making this video! Since your early symptoms are similar to mine so far, I am hoping I’ll know what to expect in the coming days and weeks.
I've been prescribed 25mg too but I think I might actually quarter my pill instead of just halving it. It's a 50mg tablet😢 I worry that it might be too strong. I'm so scared to start... I don't think I will... 😔
Thank you for talking about this
Very inspiring!
I am on and off Lexapro for 15 years, I have only one side effect that keeps me off my meds it’s low libido. I always have to choose, so sad . You are brave woman ❤
Thank you so much for the video.
Thanks for your helpful and informative video!
SSRI medications caused odd issues with me (mania, shopping addiction, cognitive issues, dysautonomia), so my doctor switched me to nightly Guanfacine or Clonidine to treat my anxiety and panic attacks. This type of medication signals the body not to dump so much adrenaline and norepinephrine into circulation, which in turn calms the "fight or flight" panic and anxiety response. This type of medication also eliminated my night sweats, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and migraines.
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
@@TheDjaypattalion The Guanfacine or Clonidine worked almost instantly for both my daughter and me for anxiety. After a week, my daughter stopped having panic attacks altogether. I never really had full blown panic attacks before. My daughter used to have meltdowns where she would sit on the bathroom floor at school. Those all went away right away on the Clonidine, and then she switched to Guanfacine since it made her less drowsy during the day. I'm on the Clonidine, but I don't feel drowsy on it. I tried Guanfacine, but Clonidine worked best for me.
The difference with this type of medication is that it specifically targets the "fight or flight" response (sympathetic nervous system) and stops the physiological component of anxiety and panic at its source, which breaks the cycle of the physical aspect of anxiety and panic increasing the mental aspect of anxiety and panic, and stops the mental and physical aspects from continuing the escalation of each other into severe anxiety.
Lexapro works by increasing serotonin which helps to offset depression, and in a roundabout way attenuates the sympathetic nervous system. That's why it takes so long to start working. It takes time to build up serotonin levels. It can also have bad withdrawal symptoms.
Do you happen to have ADHD or high blood pressure? Clonidine or Guanfacine can also help with either of those.
@@Dulcimerist yes high blood pressure
@@TheDjaypattalion Clonidine and Guanfacine are FDA approved to manage blood pressure. It should be easy for you to get a prescription for either, and you can see which one works best for you. I only take it at night, but for blood pressure they might give you a bit more than I take and split it into doses 12 hours apart. If you're on it for a week or two and notice your anxiety has lessened noticeably, you may find that you're able to gradually phase out the Lexapro (unless you need it to treat depression). Talk with your doctors about all of this, and you may need to coordinate with the doctor that manages your blood pressure and the doctor that prescribes your Lexapro.
@@Dulcimerist what type of anxiety were you diagnosed with. I have chronic gad. Not sure if your meds would help me.
I'm not on an SSRI, but I REALLY get the whole vivid dreams and waking up during REM thing... I've always had vivid dreams and a powerful imagination, but after starting mirtazapine (also for anxiety) I feel like I'm straight up in a different world; it's like the difference between seeing with your mind's eye/phantasia VS hallucinating/prophantasia, and if I take my dose too late or wake up early the dreams will carry over into my waking life. I've rested my head for a bit in class, and started dreaming that I was doing my work instead of actually doing it, while still being conscious and thinking I really was working. Once, I woke up early because my tablet fell down, but instead of picking it up in real life I had like 6 consecutive dreams where I picked it up and checked if it was broken, and each one I thought "this is real, but that dream was crazy realistic!" lmao.
It does help with my non-premenstrual, non-situational depression, but doesn't feel like it's doing a lot for my anxiety; at most, my peaks are lower, but they don't FEEL better. I stopped taking a nonprescription SSRI (750mg st john's wort) for it, which had worked only slightly worse, without any side effects. But I like the side effects now (the hunger is fun too!! I think I have a normal hunger level now!), and the pills are smaller so it's easy and I don't feel like biting them :3
The anxiety thing might just be that my anxiety is more about dread, distress and heart issues than panic attacks tbh. And I'm also remembering now that they prescribe mirt for OCD too, which I happen to have. Um, it does nothing for me LMAO idk why that's even a thing. (if it worsens psychotic symptoms, how would it ever help OCD?!)
Wow! My doc started ne at 50mg.. Going to 75 at the one month mark. Its days 1 and the brain fog is rreeeal. I also have health related panic attacks and i was alone in the house starting the new meds today and i spiralled into a panic. Texted a friend and sat on her couch instead of being alone. That was good. Calmed down a bit laying in bed watching videos in the meds hahah ah well thanks for this video
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
Hello dear may I ask what antidepressant was you prescribed please ? Also just want to say Coffee should be avoided if you suffer from Anxiety or panic attacks .
It took me a week to have the courage and start taking medication. Felt lots of side effects even in the 1st week of low dose. Even worst on 1/2 tablet. Wish me luck once I started the whole tablet. Hope to feel positive effects soon. 🙏
Thank you for sharing! Have you tried gluten free diet against anxiety? Wish you all the best!
No, I really like gluten so that's not the route for me. Thanks though!
I just wanna say I'm Soo proud of you for taking that step! It's okay to not be okay, we all have some sort of mental health issues, I have social anxiety I'm on meds to help it. It's nothing to be ashamed of, it just helps us live better in our daily lives.. good luck on your journey with the meds. 😊
Also your in Canada? How cool! I'm in Niagara Falls NY so we aren't very far from each other.
Hi there! Did it help for your social anxiety?
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
What medicine you took? Thanks 🙏
anxiety is a xxxx ! you are a champ!!!! proud of you 👏
Thank you!
Thank you for your courage to speak out! when things are difficult people watching your videos! you are a treasure !
I’ve been considering getting on medication. I haven’t felt like myself for about a year now and it’s not gotten any better. Currently looking for a therapist because my anxiety has gotten really, really bad, to the point where it’s been affecting me everyday for months. I see all these negative things about people who have gone on medication and it scares me-I don’t want to feel worse than I already do. 😞 It’s reassuring to read about someone who has had success with medication.
Thank you for this video
you give me hope! I just started an SSRI anxiety medication and like you, I didn't want to believe I needed it. But today is my second day and I can't wait to see how I feel in a couple of weeks!
Wishing you so much success! 💕
Update ?
@@finity9316 I actually ended up stopping it all together. I was worse with it than without. I’m not sure what was triggering me before but thank god, my anxiety is basically nonexistent. But I did go down to 5mg instead of the 10mg and that was way better. And now I’m down to 0.
@@marangelyrodriguez6439 are you saying that taking the medication got rid or ur anxiety or stopping the mediation got rid of it
I'm just past 3 weeks on Citalopram (10mg for the first 2 weeks then 20mg) for really bad depression and anxiety and I'm happy to say I was in a really good mood yesterday, though it's slightly less good today. I also don't feel emotionally miserable, unbearably hopeless or passively suicidal anymore. The only side effects I've had are: mild nausea for the first few days and when I increased the dose, an insomnia episode that occurred on days 3 to 5 that made me excruciatingly and unbearably exhausted so I had to call in sick to work, and daytime sleepiness and muscle weakness that made me have these big powerful yawns frequently throughout the day. I've certainly noticed improvements, however I'm still having some sleep and daytime fatigue issues and my body just refuses to sleep past 5am for some reason when I don't want to wake up till at least 6am and it's so annoying.
Just passed 3 months... and I'm coming off em cuz my libido took a massive hit. It worked really well at improving my mood and stopped the panic attacks and anxiety though.
Hi I'm having physical symptoms of anxiety
Chest pain
Tingling sensations in feet and hands
My Dr advised me to get a vit test and I'm deficient in vit d ... Since I am taking the vit supplements my tingling has vanished and my chest pain has reduced drastically..... I was so happy
But since few days I'm shortness of breath and lump in the throat sensation....
Luckily my chest pain and tingling is reducing everyday...
Should I take meds? Will there be a relapse of the symptoms, especially physical symptoms if I stop the meds after feeling better? These two fears are scaring me and preventing me to go to the psychatrist and take meds...
Also I take counselling since 2 years as I had problems at school and at home... I recovered nicely but idk what has happened to me since 2 months
Could you share what medication worked for you?
Whaat are the medication you take if you don’t mind ? I’m really considering medication I’ve been going through anxiety for the past two weeks an it’s hard for me to get out of my thoughts
Just came across your vlog very helpful I am from London England I have been struggling with depression and anxiety for last few years specially start of pandemic I got infected in beginning last year had long covid. I had first dose of vaccine did gave me severe adverse affect my dad passed away back home in India couldn’t visit I was really ill. Did cbt it worked but ultimately I had to go on propranolol but that seems to be not working again I got infected again with new variant but again the fatigue is bad stuck at home . I think watching your story I have to bite the bullet and get my life back enjoy spring taking my motorcycle out for ride. I’ll will have word with my GP and start this journey for better life. Cheers
Hello - Can everyone who suffered from panic attacks post what medications worked for them? It would help everyone else.
thank you so much!! saludos desde México
Great video, thank you so much. Sorry if you’ve mentioned this already but which SSRI are/were you on?
Lexapro
Could you please share what medication you are taking ?
The ultimate method I used to overcome the attacks was to cut them off at the pass within the first 60 seconds, by breathing in through nose for 3 sec, holding for 7, exhale for 3...repeat a few times until heart rate slows and more 02 gets to brain.
It's so important to find something that works for you!
AmandaMuse for sure. basically that, along with a bunch wellness improvements like: more exercise, Sun, fresh air, vitamins,...no sugar or caffeine...etc. and even just talking about it to someone listening helped for me.
I’ve been on seroxat (paxil) for 20 days now and I forgot how good I felt some 10 year ago. I’m also being active regularly, swimming for around 2km Monday to Friday, and that’s also been going for 2,5 weeks now. It seems like I’m fine with all the things happening around me too, like all the little stressful situations one has every day. I feel like I’m smiling more and I’ve noticed ppl approaching me more often, like at the pool or in a shop. And I feel content and happy
I just started Paxil. Just curious how long it took to work for you and how many mg you needed to take?
@@elaine1743 well, idk if it was the meds or just me really trying to get better, but I honestly felt different in like 2-3 weeks. I’m on day 47 now and I’m feeling okay. I’m still working on things but it seems like I’m more fine with myself. I swim every weekday for 3km for an hour, eating healthy and regularly and I feel stronger than before. There’s still a thing that bothers me, a personal matter, but even with that still not being resolved I feel like I can get through it even with al the uncertainty. My sleep is fine as well, I go to bed some time before midnight and get up at 6am cause I swim from 7 to 8. I take the med (10mg) every day at 9am when I get back from the pool.
I’m also noticing my creativity and drive to make stuff coming back and I’m really happy to make art again.
And there u have it.. if u have any other questions I’ll be happy to answer ☺️
Edit: oh, I go and see my psychiatrist every 15ish days plus I’m starting to go to a therapist every week as well. That’s something I wanted to add on my own, but it’ll start in 2 weeks or so, cause there was an evaluation process first
Oh, btw I’m 28
Your hair color changed! That's a cool side effect! ;-) Thank you for sharing your experience.
haha! Thanks!
I have lots of family and financial problems and do you think medicine will help me with my anxiety and fear problems. Thanks 🙏
For 13 years I struggle with anxiety (agoraphobia) and depression and I‘m so tired of this I can’t do this anymore I wanna be free from this I wanna be spontaneous and fun and effortless. I never considered medication for this but I think I‘ll give it a try. Thank you so much for this video!
Did it work?
Hey how are you now ? Did u took medication ?
Hello, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. I have a lot of physical symptoms, I am on my 4th week of lexapro 40mg. It’s been a rolls coaster for me. How long does it actually take for it to start reducing my symptoms? Months years?
@@TheDjaypattalion did you find any relief? Thinking of trying something myself 🙏🏼
@@CreateSniping4k do im 3rd month on the pills, started on the 25th of may. Seems like its reducing my physcial symptoms. Im also doing cbt. I believe its working. Seems like our mental anxiety causes us to develop physical symptoms called somatic symptoms. The only way to make it go away seems to stop our anxious thoughts and with time our bodies heal.
I started taking Prozac a week and a half ago, im not sleeping and feel worse. I know it takes couple weeks to start feeling the effects, im very hopeful but right now i feel like i have a hangover all day everyday. I hope all of this anguish is worth.