jesi93
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- 4y
It takes at least a month with Zoloft before you start feeling any difference, I’m not sure about Lexapro. I don’t think it’s worse it probably needs time, but if you have any concerns from there maybe speak with your prescriber. Good luck. I hope it works out for you!
CMMCMM
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- 4y
I started Lexapro recently. I started at 5 mg for a month. I have GAD/panic disorder/ocd. At first I was more anxious....but my phystrist told me to expect that. I feel alot of my anxiety at first was the what if I have a horrible side effect. I did have night sweats....odd dreams...and still a few panic attacks....was unable to sleep well for the first month. After 1 month of 5 mg I was increased to 10 mg. I have been on 10 mg for a month now and have noticed I am able to manage my anxiety and thoughts much more. I do have odd dreams sometimes....but other than that Lexapro has been helpful for me. Hang in there it's worth it!💛
BOptomisticBOptomistic
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4y
I can def relate!! I started taking meds last July for anxiety only and it triggered intrusive thoughts, extreme fears, extreme ocd ( identity/existential thoughts).... till this day im struggling with all of it
jesi93jesi93
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- 4y
My intrusive thoughts are creepy and weird. I've had them before but I was always able to just let them flow through. The meds have made me feel more anxious so I think that's why I can't get them to just go. They just keep coming back. I think I'm over it then they just come back. I'm scared if I stop the meds they won't fully go away now. But I also don't won't to keep taking the meds if the aren't helping
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