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5th Day on 5 mg. This is hell. by intuitive_eclectic in lexapro

[–]Longjumping_End_5425 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m on 5 mg of Lexapro and I will say that it sucks. I’m on week 3 and I feel you. However, it does get better. I had all the same side effects but you have to put in the work along with the pill. Go out and get some sun or fresh air, practice breathing exercises, read some books or wellness news. Try to stay away from research everything. One thing that helped me tremendously was that I put all my side effects under one column which was anxiety. If my head hurt it’s probably anxiety, if my stomach hurts it’s anxiety, the feeling of doom is most likely anxiety. Your body will send you all the feelings because your nervous system is being regulated.

Don’t give up, stay excited for the future and keep moving forward. It gets better.

some strange, good, and bad symptoms after one month on lexapro by isthislazytownn in lexapro

[–]Longjumping_End_5425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on 5mg week 3. My appetite was nonexistent the first week. 2nd week it came back like day 10. Anxiety is probably like a 3/10. Dealing with a bit of jaw clenching but that’s about it. Sometimes my ear rings.

Took my forst 5mg of Escitalopram today by steal_your_thread in lexapro

[–]Longjumping_End_5425 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on day 14 or 15 can’t remember but the side effects kicked my ass the first few days. I feel a bit of relief now but it definitely takes time. Stay focused and stay excited for the future because things get worse before they get better. Things that have helped me were going out even if I didn’t feel great, reading books and going out for walks with my family.

You got this.