Yay meds kicked in

[TheWhiteRabbit]

I'm so joyful I decided to give in to the meds and they are helping me so much. The anxiety is down to a level I can ignore and keep going!!

[bhamlaxy]

Yep. Lexapro kicked in for me and it was the greatest feeling. Went from taking ativan daily to once every week or two. Still feel anxiety on occasion but it's not NEARLY as bad. Rare and not nearly as strong.

[Buttercup]

That's great news for both of you! long may it continue!

[aegirl23]

How long did it take u guys for the meds to kick in?

[bhamlaxy]

I slowly increased my dose to 15mg. But I think it took about 5-6 weeks to kick in.

It's a tough wait, and I highly recommend using a benzo during that time, but it's much better when it does.

I was a bit anxious this morning, but got up and went to work fine. I know for a fact if I wasn't on Lexapro, I would have been having a panic attack, would have had to take an ativan and pace around my house for a bit, and ended up being late to work. And of course, would have had to endure the crumminess of a panic attack!

[aegirl23]

Oh cause I'm on week 2 of lexapro and I took a medical leave from work cause I've been soo sleepy and didn't feel like doing anything.

[mohammad]

Hi

I am new here i have just start effexor xr two days ago, have severe aniexty i am wondering when will it kick in ? i had it with aniexty and.depression

[mohammad]

Hi

I am new here i have just start effexor xr two days ago, have severe aniexty i am wondering when will it kick in ? i had it with aniexty and.depression

[bhamlaxy]

Oh cause I'm on week 2 of lexapro and I took a medical leave from work cause I've been soo sleepy and didn't feel like doing anything.
Do you take it before you go to bed? Maybe that would eliminate the sleepiness. That is one of the more common side effects in the long term (little drowsiness throughout the day, some laziness) but you just have to learn to deal with it. I stopped drinking coffee for a long time, but have found a cup in the morning now gets me perfectly energized for a long period of time.


I am new here i have just start effexor xr two days ago, have severe aniexty i am wondering when will it kick in ? i had it with aniexty and.depression
It can take awhile, weeks or maybe even up to a month and a half. If you have severe anxiety you should look at using a benzo like Ativan until the Effexor kicks in.

[aegirl23]

I take the Ativan in the morning and take lexapro at night with my dinner.. I can definitely tell that I still get anxiety sometimes, cause my mom was just sick with a virus and when I heard that my anxiety got bad cause I guess got nervous that I might get it.

[mohammad]

Do you take it before you go to bed? Maybe that would eliminate the sleepiness. That is one of the more common side effects in the long term (little drowsiness throughout the day, some laziness) but you just have to learn to deal with it. I stopped drinking coffee for a long time, but have found a cup in the morning now gets me perfectly energized for a long period of time.

It can take awhile, weeks or maybe even up to a month and a half. If you have severe anxiety you should look at using a benzo like Ativan until the Effexor kicks in.

I am taking xanax also , i thought effexor is a bit quicker than other ADs..

[TheWhiteRabbit]

I'm on day 25 and doing well. Can't wait to get to two months.

[bhamlaxy]

I am taking xanax also , i thought effexor is a bit quicker than other ADs..
I'm actually not too familiar with effexor. Should be a couple weeks if it's shorter than others.

[PanicCured]

Meds are a temporary band aid. I wouldn't use them as long term treatments. You dont need meds to cure anxiety. You just need the right resources and the right state of mind to push through it.

[TheWhiteRabbit]

I agree but I'm only on meds while I work things out with my Psychologist.

[PanicCured]

Yeah as long as you have that understanding that is good! Just don't get addicted to Benzos or SSRIs.