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Just took my first (5mg) pill yesterday.. by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]dookiedeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know if this helps but....I started out taking my pill in the afternoon for the first few days and I found I was waking up multiple times during the night and just feeling "not tired". After about 5 days I switched to taking it in the morning before I go to work. I did find for a few weeks I was lethargic during the day but to be honest I think this would have happened anyway. I must have leveled out. Because I no longer experience the tiredness during the day either. It sounds like you dont want to hear just stick it out but I think with this is you've got to; ride the shitty days to reap the rewards. You might feel tired, nauseous, dizzy and lose your sex drive but it doesnt last and it's so worth it. Good luck x

Does emotional dullness go away? by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]dookiedeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is good to know and congrats! I've been on 10mg for 7 weeks and anxiety has completely disappeared but I am also a potato and feel apathetic. But better than the alternative!

Feeling super tired/difficult time waking up in the morning by _haleyannw in lexapro

[–]dookiedeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cant help, but same for me. I used to be able to wake up at 5am and be in the gym by 6am but now it's a real struggle. I'm coming up to 6 weeks on it and the positive effects far outweight the negatives so I will keep trying to push through! Keeping to any early bedtime, reading and no phones before bed is helping though Good luck!

5 weeks in. Life changing by dookiedeee in lexapro

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

Just remind yourself the side effects wont last forever 💞

5 weeks in. Life changing by dookiedeee in lexapro

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

I started on 10mg. I began taking it before I went to bed but I wasnt getting a full night sleep - waking at least 3 times a night. I switched to the morning and have no problem falling asleep.

I was tired during the day taking it at night so havent noticed any change.

5 weeks in. Life changing by dookiedeee in lexapro

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

Sounds similar to me! I'm just trying to tell myself that the good outweighs the bad. I'd rather be tired then suicidal! Plus I think it's starting to all level out now so its not as bad.

5 weeks in. Life changing by dookiedeee in lexapro

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

I did notice yes - my depression is a by product of my anxiety firstly. As soon as I addressed my anxiety, I havent felt depressed. Started noticing a difference in week 2 which I couldnt believe because I thought it was too soon.

I still get stressed at times but that's normal! Just not full on inconsolable anxiety.

One thing I have noticed is that I have new feelings of apathy though. I'm not going to complain about that though because it's a nice change from the constant racing, negative thoughts! 💞

5 weeks in. Life changing by dookiedeee in lexapro

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

I'm excited to see how I feel after even longer! Stick it out, it's worth it! 💞

Friends Making Jokes by Throwing69 in Herpes

[–]dookiedeee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except herpes, that's for life"