Start of Escitalopram - 4 week diary

[futurebound]

Hi guys, hope u are all doing well and not having too much of a bad day!

So I started my first dose of escitalopram today, half a 10mg tablet for the first week, then increased to a full tablet from there on.

Just thought I'd log my experience and journey with this medication, as its always reassuring to speak with those who have had similar experiences.

Ill keep this updated on a daily basis to let you know how i get on, and how it might benefit others.

Much love guys and gals! :)

[futurebound]

Hey people, hope u are all well.


So it's day 2 of the escitalopram n my levels of anxiety are deffo raised, but I know it's expected. Had a pretty bad stomach, no appetite and that drugged up feeling.

Only day 2 though and I know In a weeks time ill be gradually getting better with the vicious monster that is anxiety

Iv tried managing my using distraction techniques and going for walks :)

[vic]

Hey people, hope u are all well.

So it's day 2 of the escitalopram n my levels of anxiety are deffo raised, but I know it's expected. Had a pretty bad stomach, no appetite and that drugged up feeling.

Only day 2 though and I know In a weeks time ill be gradually getting better with the vicious monster that is anxiety

Iv tried managing my using distraction techniques and going for walks :)

Hya I can't delete my inbox MSG :/ it's saying I cnt sent any can u help me how plz ;) I'm on my I phone than you :-/

[futurebound]

Vic, If its an iPhone just swipe your finger to the right across the message. U can delete ya messages this way. Took me a while to figure that one out lol.

[futurebound]

Hi guys and ladies.

It's been one week and one day, and I'm currently on my 9th dose of the medication.

Currently, levels of anxiety are deffo increased but more manageable. I'm yet to have a full-blown panic attack although I have used diazepam 5mg one daily on separate occasions; mainly at night.

Struggling with insomnia and vivid dreams, slight upset tummy and decreased libido. All very manageable, and I am deffo having periods of slight positivity although this may be placebo.

Get quite sleepy mid day but this is probably due to lack of sleep rather than the medications sedative properties.

Overall I am feeling happy with this medication as its a week in, and the side fx haven't been too bad at all! It seems starting on 5mg for a week then increased to 10mg thereafter is a good starting point for those with medication sensitivity :)

[vic]

Vic, If its an iPhone just swipe your finger to the right across the message. U can delete ya messages this way. Took me a while to figure that one out lol.

;) thank you what I'm I like haha ;)

[vic]

Hi guys and ladies.

It's been one week and one day, and I'm currently on my 9th dose of the medication.

Currently, levels of anxiety are deffo increased but more manageable. I'm yet to have a full-blown panic attack although I have used diazepam 5mg one daily on separate occasions; mainly at night.

Struggling with insomnia and vivid dreams, slight upset tummy and decreased libido. All very manageable, and I am deffo having periods of slight positivity although this may be placebo.

Get quite sleepy mid day but this is probably due to lack of sleep rather than the medications sedative properties.

Overall I am feeling happy with this medication as its a week in, and the side fx haven't been too bad at all! It seems starting on 5mg for a week then increased to 10mg thereafter is a good starting point for those with medication sensitivity :)

;) ur MSG are full ;)