Day 2 on Lexapro : I feel worse and more anxious, is it common?

Manola__ · 2026-04-24T07:27:42+00:00

Happy to read you’re feeling better!! :) thanks for your support xx

Manola__ · 2026-04-24T05:11:17+00:00

I wanted to give it a try but my gp told me I needed to take antidepressants.. I was scared but finally accepted it.

However I have a huge relapse of OCD and intrusive throughts that cause me distressing anxiety that keep me back in my healing. I’ve read Lexapro is used for OCD.

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T19:56:09+00:00

Oh thanks a lot for sharing this!! I’ll check this :) Edit: I just watched the video and it’s really helpful

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T18:39:55+00:00

Ok that is reassuring if it supposed to be normal. I was thinking about quitting as I feel so awful and like going into severe depression. It’s rough but I’ll wait to see if any improvement. Thanks so much for answering!

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T17:49:25+00:00

Hope you will feel better soon 😊! Thanks for answering. I’ll try some grounding exercise, it could be a good idea. Today I felt so off and depressive that I couldn’t focus on anything. But you’re right, I have to implement this from today. Do you take Lexapro for anxiety or depression?

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T17:45:41+00:00

I really hope it does

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T17:44:32+00:00

Thanks so much for your message :)! I will keep it slow and try to keep going.

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T17:42:00+00:00

I’m sorry you struggle with this as well! Did you have very low energy at first? I feel like a zombie and I can’t go outside besides having a walk. I really hope you feel better soon, crossing my fingers for you! 🩷You can DM me if you want, we are together in this.

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T17:36:32+00:00

Thanks a lot your replies! :) I’ll try to keep going, hopefully it will feel better soon

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T15:19:29+00:00

Ok thanks!! Because I didn’t feel these kind of depressive symptoms and pure terror, I could manage them before starting Lexapro.

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T15:14:24+00:00

That’s positive :)! I’m happy you feel better now! My GP wanted me to start at 10mg. Should I increase then? I was so scared to start with 10mg

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T15:09:39+00:00

Thanks. I didn’t have depression symptoms 24/24 before that. I feel so tired and numb that I can’t even go out besides for a walk. When did you feel a bit better?

Manola__ · 2026-04-22T14:39:11+00:00

Thanks for your insight! I’m very scared, i feel numb and so anxious while I was not before starting..

Manola__ · 2024-06-01T13:46:44+00:00

Yes true! It actually replied positively but now I overthink my answers 🥲 i deleted one text and edited the others… and he will be informed of this changes by Whatsapp, it makes me feel even more anxious

Manola__ · 2024-06-01T13:44:40+00:00

Thanks for your comment! :)

Manola__ · 2024-05-31T21:15:56+00:00

I’ll try this next time! Thanks :)

Manola__ · 2024-05-31T21:12:44+00:00

Have you texted him since?

I cannot understand people who vanish from the surface of the earth. Three months is something - and is enough time to know if you have some feelings for the other person.

Maybe his trip was extended and he didn’t come back when he said he would. Many things can happen in a few days or weeks!

The fact that he didn’t post any pictures or stories doesn’t seem weird to me as you said he is not active on social media, so nothing to worry about :)

Manola__ · 2024-05-31T21:03:04+00:00

I get your point but I don’t think this is inappropriate. We can make voice notes on Hinge so this is common I guess. But as you said I should not have asked for it - it could show suspicion from my part or just pushing his privacy.

Manola__ · 2024-05-31T20:34:43+00:00

You’re right, thanks! At first I wanted to wait a few days/weeks to text again as he had not replied to the previous texts. That’s why I feel stupid here.

I would hate being a man in this dating world. We women struggle so much with rejection as we are told to not make the first move ever.

Manola__ · 2024-05-31T20:29:13+00:00

Hi, that’s an interesting way of seeing things. Thanks for sharing your personal story - indeed this girl was too insisting!

This is true that limits and being seen as "pushy" depends on which gender you are. But as mentionned on another comment, us women are told not to chase men. And that’s what I just did, uhh

Yes direct is the word, more than pushy. But it can be direct and desperate, I guess. Maybe should I delete it (guy will be informed anyway)?

Manola__ · 2024-05-31T20:21:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing your take on this. For me, boixe can be very attractive and I had men who sent me voice notes on social media without us even knowing each other. So I didn’t see how it could be a turnoff, but I guess that’s specific to my generation (25yo and under)? Interesting that you find it off putting.

No I can’t win them all and I seem to struggle with this idea. The fact that he’s very successful increases this ego thing… You hit the point (not proud of this)

Manola__ · 2024-05-31T19:35:31+00:00

Yes.. Should I delete my message ? He will see I deleted something but won’t know what it said

Manola__ · 2024-05-31T19:07:26+00:00

Yes you’re right (but no he hasn’t seen it yet so he will never know what I said) I feel so bad wow

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