So I've been on Lexapro for 24 days now. I have been on 10mg's for almost two full weeks. I do feel better somewhat, but not a whole lot better. I had two days earlier this week that were incredible...I didn't even need the Xanax. I don't know if its because the Lexapro isn't working or perhaps it has something to do wtih my period being due next week.

For those on you on AD's, (women) does your anxiety still get higher the week before your period? I feel like I'm not taking any medication at all, my anxiety has been getting higher again. Its always gotten really bad before my period.

I'm going to see my psychiatrist on Tuesday for another evaluation and to talk about how the Lexapro is working for me. I'm wondering if I should ask for a higher dose? I still have been taking my Xanax at least twice a day, sometimes three just so I can feel relaxed again.

I've been having chest pains and feeling like I can't breath, ect. ect. All the usual bad anxiety stuff for the last 5 days and I'm beginning to feel depressed again. I was so excited thinking the Lexapro was going to work for me, now I'm not so sure. :(

Thanks for listening and I look forward to your replies!

be patient with the lexapro as it can take 6 weeks
think positive :jester:
you could cautiously try an extra 5 by splitting the tablet if needed

Hi Sarah -

Unfortunately I am kind of feeling the same. As you know, i was euphoric for about 2 weeks because i felt so good, then I started feeling kinda bad again but I chalked it up to my period. However, my period ended over a week ago and I am still feeling not as good. I'm still not as bad as I was pre-Lexapro but it almost feels as though it isn't working anymore!! My ob gyn said to take 30 mg for a while and if it doesn't help I might need something else. She said it should make me feel 100% better, not just a little better, and if it isn't making me feel 100% then it isn't working.

Well, I was still feeling pretty good so i didn't want to go up to 30, however end of last week I started feeling anxious, so I have been taking 30 for the last 3 or 4 days. I don't think it is helping. I might just be anxious because my husband and I are going to Mexico on Wednesday and I am really nervous about the trip, but I was really hoping to feel good for the trip.

I think this is week 6 for me, so I'm pretty sure it has to be working by now...keep me posted and I'll do the same.

I'm so sorry to hear that you're feeling the same! You have been such an inspiration to me. I'm going to see my psychiatrist tomorrow and am hoping he'll let me go up to 20mg's. I feel like the 10mg's is helping but its not helping 100% like you said. I really hope I don't have to switch meds. Thats one of my biggest fears.

I was afraid of starting the Lexapro too but worked up the courage and so far it hasn't made me very comfortable.

I know I would have extra anxiety if I were leaving for Mexico in two days. Its exciting, but I would be nervous!! We went to Disney in April (our daughters first time there) and I was a wreck. I loved seeing her reactions to everything but if it hadn't been for my parents going with us, I would have spent the entire vacation in our hotel room.
After our third day there I started feeling more comfortable and enjoyed it more but I definitely understand where you're coming from.
I'm a horrible flyer so thats why it was so bad for me.

I'll let you know what happens after tomorrow's appt. I hope you feel better....

I am a bad flyer too, that is what causes me so much anxiety. I know it will be fine, but the what ifs are the absolute worst. I wish i could just put it out of my mind until i get on the plane, the anticipation is the worst.

I am with you though, I really am scared that the Lexapro isn't going to work. I was hesitant to try an SSRI too. I am lucky that I don't get bad side effects, but "drug shopping" isn't fun either. it sucks to get your hopes up and then find you're back at square one. I just don't get why we felt so good for a few days and then went downhill? Maybe that's just part of the process of the drug getting into our system. I hope!!!

Well, I went to see my psychiatrist today and he has me staying on the 10mg's of Lexapro. He said it can take up to 8 weeks to feel the full effects. I asked him why I felt good and now I'm feeling bad again. He says its just the Lexapro going through its cycle. Not all people experience this, but he did say that you can go up to 40mg's of Lexapro if needed. He said 10mg's is the norm, and since it has been helping me he wants me to stick with 10mg's for awhile longer.

My next appt. with him isn't until the middle of December but he said I can call if anything changes or if it isn't working in a couple more weeks.

I hope you're all ready for your trip to Mexico! You'll be fine, try to have a great time! I wish I were going to Mexico!!
I do feel better today. I was afraid my psych. would try to switch meds and I'm terrified of that! Luckily he seems to be very understanding. I haven't needed to take any Xanax yet either which is a big improvement for me. Last night we took our daughter trick-or-treating and I felt fine. I don't think I would have felt fine a month ago. I would have been a nervous wreck.

Anyway, have a great time on your trip!! :)

hey sarah im on lexapro week 2 and i feel up and down i take it at night so the next day i feel uh im not even sure,but i does help w/anxiety a bit....