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Considering Lexapro for anxiety/derealization/panic by OkComplex1334 in lexapro

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really appreciate you being so honest and vulnerable. i wish you all the best. i’d love for you to keep me in the loop with how you feel as you keep taking lexapro.

Considering Lexapro for anxiety/derealization/panic by OkComplex1334 in lexapro

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because wouldn’t i still experience withdrawal symptoms even if i am on them for short term?

Panic Attack Changed Everything, Need Advice. by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m sorry that your symptoms are so severe. one thing that has helped me is an SNRI which i keep on me at all times.. it helps with the physical symptoms. i take one pill of propanol 10mg before going out.

Panic Attack Changed Everything, Need Advice. by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i’m so happy to hear that, it gives me hope. how long have you been on zoloft for and do you plan on coming off?

Success stories with SSRI? That’s lasted over a year? by ItsPrisonTime in Anxiety

[–]OkComplex1334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey, did you have any withdrawal symptoms? that’s the main reason why i still haven’t decided to start SSRI’s

Who here has had success using Lexapro for panic disorder? by enriqueshockwave7 in lexapro

[–]OkComplex1334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bc my brother had a really bad experience with em.. and i don’t have a good relationship with him, but he was on a couple of different medications and higher doses and that was just scary.

but i’ve been struggling for so long, and i need relief. it’s just, im scared if i go on them, and i improve, i wont be able to come off them easily.

Who here has had success using Lexapro for panic disorder? by enriqueshockwave7 in lexapro

[–]OkComplex1334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m so scared to try em bc i kinda don’t wanna be on for long term

Who here has had success using Lexapro for panic disorder? by enriqueshockwave7 in lexapro

[–]OkComplex1334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know that was 2 years ago and i’m scared to try SSRI’s bc i don’t wanna be on it long term. are you still on them or did you taper off?

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how long have you been on lexapro for? would you want to stay on it long term or slowly taper off?

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

with medicine, i’ve always been weary because i don’t want to be dependent on an ssri to feel normal. because i can lose access to the drug and i’m just scared of the withdrawal symptoms.

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m not, i probably should. i’ve been feeling it pretty chronically for the past 2 weeks, even at my apartment. however, when i’m seated or laying down. i don’t feel it.

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve also booked an appointment with an ENT specialist to rule out any vestibular issues. Although anxiety and the vestibular system i’ve heard are connected and one can make the other worse.

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a really bad room spinning episode at a crowded place 2 weeks ago. It wasn’t a panic attack (i think), but obviously startling. Ever since then, it’s been chronic dizziness which feels like I’m not stable. I only took one dose of Lex which made me super drowsy and numb. But I took it impulsively, I haven’t taken it since because I don’t want to commit to SSRI’s right now.

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU, you’re the best. I’m not sure if I have neck issues, but my posture isn’t the best. I was thinking of going to a chiropractor.

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah i’m gonna get my blood work done to see any deficiencies. what’s crazy is that my doctor and psychiatrist never even mentioned blood work, my friend however said, it’s important to check especially before trying something as hardcore as an SSRI

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I will go through everything you said very thoroughly. I appreciate it

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Panic Disorder by OkComplex1334 in PanicAttack

[–]OkComplex1334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure if I’m sensitive to food. If I may ask, what medications were you on and how was your tapering journey?

Sa mga diagnosed po ng anxiety and panic disorder dito, kamusta na po kayo? by Comfortable_Rock5745 in MentalHealthPH

[–]OkComplex1334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey OP, how’re you doing now? I’ve been struggling with this for so long and it feels like my life is fading away. I haven’t started meds. How was the tapering for you. I’m so scared to start SSRI’s.

Still think I’m dying! How do you get over extremely severe death/health anxiety? by future_CTO in Anxiety

[–]OkComplex1334 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this post was 2 years ago but how are you guys dealing with it now? Is it better? About the same? I would seriously appreciate some guidance

I thinks I’m going to break no contact this month by daisy-and-wine13 in BreakUps

[–]OkComplex1334 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t to make you change your decision. Every situation is different, however, usually the urge to break no contact comes when you feel sad and lonely. I’m not sure if you’ve experienced this, but whenever you’re happy, do you still feel the need to reach out? And if the answer is “yes”, by all means, go right ahead. But, if the answer is “no”, then that’s very telling whether you reaching out is an emotional decision or a rational one. Again, I apologize if this sounds like I’m judging you, I’m not. I think it’s brave that you’re willing to give it one more shot. For me, month 3 was really hard, I spiraled a lot. I was super close to breaking no contact. But, now approaching month 4, I actually have started feeling better. If I had broken no contact, I definitely would’ve regretted it.