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Extreme Anxiety

addiem19addiem19 member
in 3rd Trimester
Hi All,

I’ve been dealing with pretty intense anxiety for the last month. Talked to provider, not my normal one, and was prescribed escitalopram. I started it last week and have since began feeling depressed and like I can’t get out of bed. Does anyone have experience with this? Did you stay on the medicine? Any advice is appreciated.
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Re: Extreme Anxiety

  • lucygracelaluzlucygracelaluz member
    Escitalopram is what I take for anxiety and depression. There are other medicines that your doc could have you try. I previously tried two different medicines that either didn't help or made me jittery. Escitalopram may just not be the right fit for you. I encourage you to speak with your doctor to get things sorted.
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  • addiem19addiem19 member
    Thank you for your response :) I have an appointment in the morning thankfully, nervous to take tonight’s dose.

    Did you have an adjustment period with side effects?
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  • lucygracelaluzlucygracelaluz member
    @addiem19 It's been a couple years since I first started it, so I can't really remember. I think it took a while to take the edge off and to really start working for me, but I don't remember side effects at the start.
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  • megh061816megh061816 member
    I definitely don't recommend meds unless it's hydroxizine or even Ativan in those really bad moments since ativans addictive, for just day to day anxiety and panic find 15-25 mg of cbd gummies at a local dispensary/cannabis store. You can research it. I take it, midwife confirmed its fine for pregnancy and it won't mess with anything in your body and mind like medication. Goodluck!! 
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