Hello, just wondering if any of you are taking Lexapro. My doctor prescribed it two weeks ago and I'm starting to feel some changes. When I start feeling happy I get scared beacuse it's not a normal feeling for me. Is it ok to welcome the happiness? I'm at a point now where my self talk and medication are slowing breaking down the wall of anticipatory anxiety but it frightens me. Can any of you relate? I need advice, PLEASE!!!

I began taking it last Sunday, and am anticipating some happiness.....and soon. I am in a major funk that I can not get out of. And I see no hope, unfortunately. I know there are resolutions, however I can only focus on the negative. I am hoping this med can help me through this. How long did it take for you to feel the happiness? Don't question it! Just be happy for now. I'm actually taking Celexa, which I think is the same thing?? Are you experiencing any side effects? From everything I've read, the side effects are minimal and it is not addictive.
I'm glad you're feeling better

Hi there Amy Jo! The only side effects were extreme nausea, headache, and dry mouth. Keep in mind they lasted no more than two days. I switched to taking it at night to reduce the side effects and it worked wonders. It took about one week to feel a slight difference but I still have the obsessive scary thoughts and repetitions running through my mind. For instance, every time I eat, I say "Thank you, Lord, for this food." It repeats in me until I feel that it's perfect or if I said it solemnly. My mind convinces me to repeat it over and over again until perfectly said. It's debilitating because I like to go out to dinner with friends and it disrupts me from doing so. I'm praying this medication kicks in some more to stop this all together. God certainly knows that I am sincere by saying it once, but my darn mind states otherwise. Any suggestions for me to beat this? How is the Celexa working for you?

Hi There WorryWoman - I'm not sure how it's working yet. I'm so depressed that I don't know if the Celexa is making it worse or better?! Not good! I guess I just can't eat or sleep. No dry mouth or nausea. But I do have a slight headache. I feel so much panic sometimes that my entire body tingles and sweats and I am paralyzed. This has never happened to me before. It just started awhile ago. I'm 33 years old and feel doomed . I'm considering asking my doctor for something else....something stronger with immediate relief from this. I feel like my heart is beating so fast sometimes...it's not normal. Sorry to sound so depressing.......but I can't help it. I'm glad the Lexapro seems to be working for you. It's inspiring and gives me some hope. Do you work and get out regularly? It sounds like you are functioning well? I do work, but can not concentrate on anything..........ugh. It can only get better,right?

Amy, it will get better. Allow the meds to kick in, it takes a couple of weeks, but you WILL notice a difference. I just had a panic attack here at work and was able to talk myself down from it and doing the breathing exercise. Sometimes I take an Ativan for immediate relief, it works, but you can't depend on it forever. We need to reprogram our minds into positive thinking and keep telling ourselves that this too shall pass away......

Feel the fear and anxiety, yes I know, it's awful, but it doesn't last forever. Open a magazine, turn on the tv and see those people truly suffering form the Pakastani earthquake, it will make you feel more appreciative of what you have surrounding you. Pray for those people, it will keep you from dwelling upon your anxiety, and perhaps make you feel like you did a good deed by praying for them. Trust me, I wake up everyday asking for God's guidance and strengh and I know He listens. He listens to us all. Have faith, move forward and don't look back. What happened a minute ago is now over forever. Now on to bigger and brighter days....and yes they will be brighter. Keep the faith and God Bless. He is always leading the way so don't let go....let God.

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Thanks Worrywoman - It's so good to get advice and reassurance from people who understand how I feel. Last night I started to feel a little better and think it may be the celexa? I confided in my mother in law, of all people, about how I was feeling. And was able to play with my 2 year old without it seeming like a chore.....and he went potty on the potty chair, which was a huge accomplishment! I need to remember to take each day one at a time, and not worry about things that MAY happen in the future. Life is full of possibility, and I need to remember that the worst case scenario is probably unlikely to happen. And I should recognize that things could be worse. I did wake up this morning with severe anxiety and panic though. I am taking the celexa at night...I wonder if I should be taking it in the morning? Or if that even matters. Anyway, I really appreciate your post. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

I have been taking lexapro for about 3 yrs. now.
It`s a good medication. No side affects whatsoever. Welcome the good feelings and start enjoying your life again!