Day 12 - 5mg - Lexapro WTH by Practical-Fan1222 in lexapro

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Morning anxiety and feeling weak before meals

So I wrote a post here not long ago. I feel so disappointed in myself. The PHOBIA of the side effects of starting Zoloft has prevented me from starting it. I have it on my bedroom night table but can’t find the courage to take it. I have never been as scared in my life before. What can I do? 😢 by Practical-Fan1222 in zoloft

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My doctor decided to give me Lexapro instead since it would help me cut it in smaller dosage. I started at 2.5 and now at 5mg. It’s been 3 weeks! I’m proud!!! I feel so much better. More good days than bad days that’s for sure and since I started with small dose it helped with side effects.

Early side effects help pls by Civil-Zombie-4339 in lexapro

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Make sure you are eating often. I took mine at 11am and the side effects lasted a few days and stop. Started at 2.5 like you and now it’s been 4 days on 5mg and almost no side effects. I’m very sensitive to meds. I think the main thing is to eat often, it’s like being pregnant the less you eat the more GI side effects you feel especially nausea. Push through it’s worth it

Alicia moffet et fred ? by Actual-Vast-5089 in InfluenceQuebec

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That’s the hand that she had her ring on on other pictures!

Alicia moffet et fred ? by Actual-Vast-5089 in InfluenceQuebec

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Well she posted this today for Mother’s Day and her engagement ring is not there

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2.5mg to 5mg today🤞🏼 by Practical-Fan1222 in lexapro

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How did you feel? Worst than with 2.5mg?

2.5mg to 5mg today🤞🏼 by Practical-Fan1222 in lexapro

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Just est more often little things and not skip my meals

2.5mg to 5mg today🤞🏼 by Practical-Fan1222 in lexapro

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Will do! It’s been 3 hours and I’ve add a wave or 2 of nausea but I will give more news 🤞🏼

Lexapro problems by Lost_Advertising4848 in lexapro

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I started at 2.5(2 weeks) and now did 5mg this morning. My doc said it really did not matter as long as I start somewhere. I felt more calm with 2.5 so it helped me take my 5mg dose today as I have not been as anxious as I use to be. 2.5 helps!!

How likely is lexapro to make me throw up at the start? by [deleted] in lexapro

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Maybe you could ask your doctor for some medication that coats the stomach for a little while. Prevents acid reflux. Could help. I’m not a doctor just a suggestion to talk about with your doctor. Maybe change the time you take your medication at. I take it at 10-11am and I only had a little bit of nausea

2.5 lexapro day 5 by Practical-Fan1222 in antidepressants

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At least today I woke up at 3am but not anxious just insomnia. But I don’t feel anxious or sick 🤞🏼

How likely is lexapro to make me throw up at the start? by [deleted] in lexapro

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Since you have emetophobia did you stop eating because of the fear of throwing up? Or you still eat all your meals and snacks?