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- Maddssilver
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- 24w ago
Medication
Anyone on lexapro? I’m starting it today and I’m feeling really positive about it just want to see if anyone has had a positive experience as well(:
Anyone on lexapro? I’m starting it today and I’m feeling really positive about it just want to see if anyone has had a positive experience as well(:
Hey! I’m just about to hit 9 weeks on lexapro! Started at 5 mg and moved up to 10 mg almost 4 weeks ago. It’s been an uphill battle, but you definitely see progress. Like many say, sometimes it’ll get worse before it gets better. The side effects can be a lot to bear at times, but stick it through! Don’t give up. I wanted to quit so many times, but now I’m in a much better place than I was when I started 9 weeks ago following my biggest panic attack. It helps to read through the lexapro subreddit too to know you’re not alone in this. It is very active and full of success stories that encouraged me to continue taking the pill everyday.
Yeah my anxiety has been really bad this past week. I was on Zoloft for 2 years and it was great and then I decided to stop it cold turkey and when I started it again, it just doesn’t seem to be working. Thank you for the reply and the advice! Means a lot(:
Echo the comments about the first couple of weeks being rough. I’ve been on Lexapro for years (and I’ve tried them all). When I first started I had increased anxiety the first two weeks. Then it kicked in and worked great. I’ve been on doses from 20mg to 40mg. I’m currently on 30mg. I didn’t have any OCD relief until I was taking 20mg. I had a significant reduction at 30mg and even more reduction in OCD symptoms with ERP. My days aren’t perfect but I’m able to manage well. Good luck!
@Kris J Thank you. I was on 50mg Zoloft for 2 years & it worked wonders. When I stopped taking it & started again it stopped working): so I’m really really hoping this one helps!
I don’t want any negative comments. I only want positive ones about your experience with Zoloft if that’s what you take.
Starting Prozac Tommorow morning, and I’m terrified that I’m going to get bad side effects, I’ve seen some really scary articles about them, and it’s causing me a good amount of worry, anyone on Prozac or know anything about it? I’m really hoping it works in helping my ocd, I’ve been on Zoloft before and I don’t really remember and side effects but I do remember getting nausea so I switched to Prozac after a years break and ocd coming back harder.
This is a huge step for me!!! I am very fearful of medication and am finally taking the step for myself to try it. I am starting a low dose of Prozac today. This is huge!! If anyone has encouraging words, that would be greatly appreciated. I am not allowed to look up side affects or stories, but just looking for encouragement❤️
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