Today is day 9 on Lexapro. I have never been on an SSRI before and have struggled this last year with crippling anxiety that came out of no where. Well maybe not no where.. My mom passed away, I got married and moved across the country. Anyway my anxiety got so bad I don't go out to dinner, drive, and have a hard time at my job. I have been in therapy since November and my therapist has strongly suggested medication to help me through this. I finally cracked 9 days ago when it was either try the medication or admit myself to the hospital.
So far I have felt like I had the flu and my anxiety is still going strong. I take my medication at night before bed and find that within three hours I wake up and can't get back to sleep. The Lexapro has made me feel more groggy but not tired like some said it would. I am on 5 mg right now.
If anyone has any positive experience they can share I would greatly appreciate it. I know these things take time to work but will I get any relief in the near future?
Thank you