Psychotropic medication discussion thread

frozengardener57 said:I could really use some encouragement right now.

I’ve used Lexapro before, so I know what those initial side effects feel like, but they always hit me hard—and this time, they are even more brutal. It honestly feels like I'm being punished because I have a habit of stopping the medication as soon as I start feeling better after a couple of months.

I am currently on my 8th dose of 7.5 mg, and I'm supposed to bump up to 10 mg tomorrow.
I am absolutely losing it. All that initial anxiety—which is why I'm taking this in the first place, since I don't have depression... yet—has just skyrocketed. If I didn't have Xanax, I think I would actually lose my mind.
And the insomnia! Lately, I’m only getting about one to four hours of sleep per night.
I wake up in a state of pure dread and panic, with tingling sensations and hot flashes all over my body, and my head is just throbbing.
I realize this is expected and that it’s way too early for the medicine to actually kick in, but this is truly terrifying.
What has your experience been like with this? Were you even able to function at work during this phase?

Lexapro was brutal for me. Restlessness, jitters, felt like my heart was going to explode. Switched to Prozac after three days once I cleared it with my psychiatrist. You shouldn't have stopped on your own just because you felt better. Once the Prozac kicks in, I'll stay on it as long as my doctor says.

frozengardener57 said:I could really use some encouragement right now.

I’ve used Lexapro before, so I know what those initial side effects feel like, but they always hit me hard—and this time, they are even more brutal. It honestly feels like I'm being punished because I have a habit of stopping the medication as soon as I start feeling better after a couple of months.

I am currently on my 8th dose of 7.5 mg, and I'm supposed to bump up to 10 mg tomorrow.
I am absolutely losing it. All that initial anxiety—which is why I'm taking this in the first place, since I don't have depression... yet—has just skyrocketed. If I didn't have Xanax, I think I would actually lose my mind.
And the insomnia! Lately, I’m only getting about one to four hours of sleep per night.
I wake up in a state of pure dread and panic, with tingling sensations and hot flashes all over my body, and my head is just throbbing.
I realize this is expected and that it’s way too early for the medicine to actually kick in, but this is truly terrifying.
What has your experience been like with this? Were you even able to function at work during this phase?

Everything is going to be okay.
The medication helped you once, and I suppose it will help again.
I’m actually on Paxil for the third time now, and every single time the side effects were absolutely awful—but in the end, it worked.
I’d say just keep taking the Xanax for now, because its whole purpose right now is to keep you calm and steady until the antidepressant finally kicks in.
My therapist actually suggested that I shouldn't increase my dosage until I felt a bit more stabilized and relatively okay on my current dose.
Just hang in there and try to hold on!

Thanks for all the replies; they’re helping me out just as much as my Xanax

Honestly, it was my own mistake to try and quit therapy the second I started feeling better.
It’s always been my go-to, so I jumped right back on it, but I totally forgot how grueling the whole process actually is. It hasn't always been this difficult!
Whenever my anxiety spikes before I even start the meds, the side effects hit me way harder. I always seem to find a new thing to obsess over, even though the root cause stays exactly the same.

The nausea has definitely let up a bit (I felt like I was going to throw up constantly during those first few days), but I'm really just waiting for that nighttime and early morning anxiety to finally stabilize.
I have a psychotherapy session scheduled for Monday, so we'll see how things progress from there!

vividdrifter26 said:Zoloft was recommended to me, and honestly—those first ten days? Some of the best days of my entire life. I had to check in with my doctor constantly back then; he kept grilling me about nausea, dizziness, blood pressure... stuff like that. But for me, everything felt perfect. I’ve been on it for a solid 10 years now (hitting the 16th anniversary this December). I tried quitting twice, but after about 7 or 8 months off, the withdrawal gets absolutely unbearable. It hasn't even crossed my mind to stop taking it—not without a doctor's orders, anyway.

How have you actually felt over all those 10 years? Does it still work? How do US psychiatrists view long-term use like that? Just curious since I'm new to this; I've only been on my first meds for three weeks. Before Lexapro, I tried Cipralex for a few days, but it was unbearable for me. When did you start feeling even a tiny bit better? My afternoons are fine, but mornings are rough. I get through my chores, but I feel like a total wreck, and the morning anxiety is intense. Then I take the Lexapro and it just numbs me out. Weirdly, when I was only taking one thing, there weren't issues. People say you get used to them, but right now, it feels like it's hitting me harder than it did a month ago when I first started taking it heavily.

Paul Newman5 said:How have you actually felt over all those 10 years? Does it still work? How do US psychiatrists view long-term use like that? Just curious since I'm new to this; I've only been on my first meds for three weeks. Before Lexapro, I tried Cipralex for a few days, but it was unbearable for me. When did you start feeling even a tiny bit better? My afternoons are fine, but mornings are rough. I get through my chores, but I feel like a total wreck, and the morning anxiety is intense. Then I take the Lexapro and it just numbs me out. Weirdly, when I was only taking one thing, there weren't issues. People say you get used to them, but right now, it feels like it's hitting me harder than it did a month ago when I first started taking it heavily.

I feel good—not exactly "flying," but I'm living. One annoying side effect is excessive sweating and feeling hot (it's not constant, but it's definitely the main thing). My psychiatrist told me during my first visit that this would have to be a long-term thing; I was about 29 or 30 back then. My concentration wasn't just zero, it was in the negatives, and my memory was shot too—this stuff smoothed things out. For me, the Zoloft effect was obvious by the second day, and within a few months, I actually managed to study for an exam that I couldn't wrap my head around before. Without meds, it wouldn't have happened. I also dealt with panic attacks while driving—not with other people in the car, but specifically when I had to be the one behind the wheel. Besides this, I practice yoga and meditation, which helps (though maybe not as much as those yoga instructors claim). Honestly, the biggest perk of yoga and meditation is the environment—when the people around you are doing it, they aren't being aggressive, which makes life easier for me, and there's a connection there. All in all, you shouldn't overdo the yoga/meditation stuff either; if you hit a point of extreme rage, yoga isn't going to make up for needing Xanax. Maybe for people without a diagnosis, but when something really sets me off, I need the Xanax.

Might as well add that if I take Xanax several days in a row, I get these massive cravings for actual cake—not just sweets or chocolate, but real, heavy cakes. And I'm not the only one; my neighbor's mom mentioned the same thing. During his first few months of therapy (don't know which specific med he was on), as soon as he got home from work, he'd polish off like 80% of a pan of cake.

Day 11 on Cipralex, though it’s only my second day at the full 10 mg therapeutic dose (we spent the first three days bumping up from 2.5 mg)
The anxiety symptoms haven't vanished—I'm still dealing with skin flushing, tingling sensations, heightened sensitivity to noise, and that constant fixation on the ringing in my ears when I lie down (which is actually what triggered the anxiety and panic reactions in the first place)—but I do feel like they are tapering off slightly. It’s not a massive shift, but there is a perceptible decrease.
Yesterday, I only took 0.50 mg of Xanax before bed and skipped my daytime doses entirely. I managed to crush my morning anxiety with a long walk, then took the Xanax last night just as a preventative measure, but wouldn't you know it—insomnia struck again.
I fell asleep without any trouble, but about an hour later, I woke up in a total panic. Those symptoms persisted through the entire night (I probably drifted off within minutes, but it wasn't deep sleep by any means).

Is anyone else experiencing this while adjusting to their medication? Does the anxiety peak during the night or right when you wake up? I wonder if it's because the body is at its most relaxed state, making it unable to maintain its usual "alertness," so every anxious signal feels overwhelming? Or could it be related to how the medication is metabolized, since I take mine in the morning?

frozengardener57 said:Day 11 on Cipralex, though it’s only my second day at the full 10 mg therapeutic dose (we spent the first three days bumping up from 2.5 mg)
The anxiety symptoms haven't vanished—I'm still dealing with skin flushing, tingling sensations, heightened sensitivity to noise, and that constant fixation on the ringing in my ears when I lie down (which is actually what triggered the anxiety and panic reactions in the first place)—but I do feel like they are tapering off slightly. It’s not a massive shift, but there is a perceptible decrease.
Yesterday, I only took 0.50 mg of Xanax before bed and skipped my daytime doses entirely. I managed to crush my morning anxiety with a long walk, then took the Xanax last night just as a preventative measure, but wouldn't you know it—insomnia struck again.
I fell asleep without any trouble, but about an hour later, I woke up in a total panic. Those symptoms persisted through the entire night (I probably drifted off within minutes, but it wasn't deep sleep by any means).

Is anyone else experiencing this while adjusting to their medication? Does the anxiety peak during the night or right when you wake up? I wonder if it's because the body is at its most relaxed state, making it unable to maintain its usual "alertness," so every anxious signal feels overwhelming? Or could it be related to how the medication is metabolized, since I take mine in the morning?

I just wanted to chime in and let you know I had those exact same side effects on Lexapro... basically the same drug, just a different brand name.
My first panic attacks kicked in early July, along with intense anxiety.
Those first two weeks on Lexapro were nothing short of terrifying—I'm talking electric shock sensations all over my body and even more pronounced anxiety. After two weeks, things finally started looking up in that regard.
But the insomnia was the absolute worst part; it dragged on for over a month. I’d fall asleep instantly, only to spend the entire night shaking or lying there in a sort of paralyzed stupor, completely exhausted. Sanval didn't touch it, and neither did Lunesta. In total desperation, I begged my doctor to prescribe Fluzepam. I took that for about two weeks, and that was when my sleep finally began to regulate itself. So, after a month of literal sleeplessness followed by two weeks on Fluzepam, things finally turned a corner.
For me, anxiety has always been at its peak in the morning. For one month, 10 mg of Lexapro in the morning worked beautifully, but then the morning anxiety returned. I had to white-knuckle it through those first two or three hours after waking up, often needing Misar just to stay calm.
Eventually, my therapist bumped my dose to 20 mg, but I actually started increasing it gradually and settled on 15 mg. Now, I feel truly wonderful.
The panic attacks are gone, the anxiety has receded, and most importantly for me, I’m sleeping normally.🙂
And I don't need Misar anymore.👋

That’s wonderful news! I am truly thrilled to hear things are looking up for you. Insomnia is such a brutal side effect, especially when it drags on for this long. Still, I suppose getting even three or four hours of sleep is infinitely better than nothing at all. I honestly worry that prolonged sleeplessness can take such a heavy toll on a person's health.
I actually gave Sanval 5 mg a shot myself, but it didn't do the trick for me, so I'm sticking with Xanax for now.

frozengardener57 said:Day 11 on Cipralex, though it’s only my second day at the full 10 mg therapeutic dose (we spent the first three days bumping up from 2.5 mg)
The anxiety symptoms haven't vanished—I'm still dealing with skin flushing, tingling sensations, heightened sensitivity to noise, and that constant fixation on the ringing in my ears when I lie down (which is actually what triggered the anxiety and panic reactions in the first place)—but I do feel like they are tapering off slightly. It’s not a massive shift, but there is a perceptible decrease.
Yesterday, I only took 0.50 mg of Xanax before bed and skipped my daytime doses entirely. I managed to crush my morning anxiety with a long walk, then took the Xanax last night just as a preventative measure, but wouldn't you know it—insomnia struck again.
I fell asleep without any trouble, but about an hour later, I woke up in a total panic. Those symptoms persisted through the entire night (I probably drifted off within minutes, but it wasn't deep sleep by any means).

Is anyone else experiencing this while adjusting to their medication? Does the anxiety peak during the night or right when you wake up? I wonder if it's because the body is at its most relaxed state, making it unable to maintain its usual "alertness," so every anxious signal feels overwhelming? Or could it be related to how the medication is metabolized, since I take mine in the morning?

Same thing happened to me with Fevarin. Took it before bed on day four and it was hell. Interrupted sleep, nightmares about someone pounding on my door because a murder happened downstairs.😲Woke up in the middle of the night, boyfriend sleeping next to me, and I can't even describe the feeling. It was like I wasn't even in the room, just watching from somewhere else. Pure terror, racing heart, blood pressure swinging, ears ringing, drenched in sweat... just awful. I figured it was an anxiety attack because I'd had two cups of coffee and some Excedrin before bed, so I was already wired, plus the adjustment period. I kept thinking about how I was supposed to work tomorrow. Just totally confused and scattered; it took forever to come back to reality. Later I read that it was derealization and depersonalization. My boyfriend was slapping my face and splashing water on me just to get me to snap out of it. I was terrified.😢The nightmares stopped, but now I have these vivid dreams and instead of sleeping at night, I'm passing out around 10 AM at work.🤣Can't keep my eyes open.You can take Fevarin in the morning, since it clearly doesn't help at night, and if I see sleep isn't happening, I just take Zonadin to stop the fear. Basically, half a cup of coffee max now. No more Excedrin, and definitely no tea with caffeine.

Justin Rogers5 said:Same thing happened to me with Fevarin. Took it before bed on day four and it was hell. Interrupted sleep, nightmares about someone pounding on my door because a murder happened downstairs.😲Woke up in the middle of the night, boyfriend sleeping next to me, and I can't even describe the feeling. It was like I wasn't even in the room, just watching from somewhere else. Pure terror, racing heart, blood pressure swinging, ears ringing, drenched in sweat... just awful. I figured it was an anxiety attack because I'd had two cups of coffee and some Excedrin before bed, so I was already wired, plus the adjustment period. I kept thinking about how I was supposed to work tomorrow. Just totally confused and scattered; it took forever to come back to reality. Later I read that it was derealization and depersonalization. My boyfriend was slapping my face and splashing water on me just to get me to snap out of it. I was terrified.😢The nightmares stopped, but now I have these vivid dreams and instead of sleeping at night, I'm passing out around 10 AM at work.🤣Can't keep my eyes open.You can take Fevarin in the morning, since it clearly doesn't help at night, and if I see sleep isn't happening, I just take Zonadin to stop the fear. Basically, half a cup of coffee max now. No more Excedrin, and definitely no tea with caffeine.

Got a question about this. Was on Cipralex for a few days and felt like my heart was going to explode. Switched to Lexapro. For 2 or 3 days, that feeling went away, but it came back Saturday. When I take it—and I've taken 3.5 over a few hours—I start getting this burning sensation around my heart. Not always, but mostly. Plus restlessness, I don't know what to do with myself, diarrhea, constant urination, then eventually exhaustion from the Xanax. My psychiatrist told me to skip the Lexapro for two days and see what happens. But this morning: panic, sweating, tingling in my head, had to take the Xanax. No heart burning today, though. Anyone else dealt with this? Lexapro helped physically a bit, sleep is fine, but it causes this restlessness. If you've been through this, let me know. I'm starting to think they haven't manufactured the right antidepressant for me yet.😂

Has anyone here actually messed around with Aurorix (moclobemide)? It’s one of those newer MAOIs, and honestly, from what I gather, it boasts one of the cleanest side effect profiles out there. Unlike those old-school MAOIs that felt like a death sentence if you even looked at a piece of cheese, this one doesn't require you to go on some ridiculous dietary restriction marathon. The main reason you don't see it prescribed much isn't because it's bad, but mostly because doctors just aren't well-informed about it—they tend to stick to the usual SSRIs because the older class of drugs had such a nasty reputation for side effects.

So, I’ve been on Wellbutrin for a few months now. Side effects? A bit of nausea, some heart palpitations, and dilated pupils—but nothing like the restlessness I dealt with back when I was on Effexor. Currently, I’m taking Lorsilan along with Clonazepam whenever I need it, which replaced my old Tegretol after that whole scary reaction I had. The depression is starting to lift a little, though I still have those rough days. Honestly, I just feel really sensitive lately; I’ll snap at people out of nowhere or get hit with sudden bursts of aggression, but then a minute later, everything just seems hilarious... My mood is swinging all over the place, and man, the dreams are incredibly vivid, almost like watching a movie. Since Wellbutrin focuses on dopamine and norepinephrine rather than serotonin—and since serotonin is the big player for mood—I’m thinking about asking my psychiatrist at the clinic if we could add an SSRI into the mix. He mentioned before that they might not be the best combo, but I’ve heard plenty of people combine them without issues. I was wondering if anyone here has had good luck mixing this kind of antidepressant with something that hits the serotonin side, or maybe something like Devidon (trazodone), which acts as an antidepressant but also has that calming, sedative effect? For me, Wellbutrin helps the depression, but it doesn't touch my anxiety at all.☕

I’m mixing Effexor XR with Sulpiride 200 mg, and honestly, I’m finally functioning like a normal human being...
A lot of people—and I mean a ton of people—end up on these kinds of med combos.

wiredmason56 said:So, I’ve been on Wellbutrin for a few months now. Side effects? A bit of nausea, some heart palpitations, and dilated pupils—but nothing like the restlessness I dealt with back when I was on Effexor. Currently, I’m taking Lorsilan along with Clonazepam whenever I need it, which replaced my old Tegretol after that whole scary reaction I had. The depression is starting to lift a little, though I still have those rough days. Honestly, I just feel really sensitive lately; I’ll snap at people out of nowhere or get hit with sudden bursts of aggression, but then a minute later, everything just seems hilarious... My mood is swinging all over the place, and man, the dreams are incredibly vivid, almost like watching a movie. Since Wellbutrin focuses on dopamine and norepinephrine rather than serotonin—and since serotonin is the big player for mood—I’m thinking about asking my psychiatrist at the clinic if we could add an SSRI into the mix. He mentioned before that they might not be the best combo, but I’ve heard plenty of people combine them without issues. I was wondering if anyone here has had good luck mixing this kind of antidepressant with something that hits the serotonin side, or maybe something like Devidon (trazodone), which acts as an antidepressant but also has that calming, sedative effect? For me, Wellbutrin helps the depression, but it doesn't touch my anxiety at all.☕

Yeah, those combinations are definitely possible; your doctor will suggest adding another antidepressant if they decide it's necessary.

wiredmason56 said:So, I’ve been on Wellbutrin for a few months now. Side effects? A bit of nausea, some heart palpitations, and dilated pupils—but nothing like the restlessness I dealt with back when I was on Effexor. Currently, I’m taking Lorsilan along with Clonazepam whenever I need it, which replaced my old Tegretol after that whole scary reaction I had. The depression is starting to lift a little, though I still have those rough days. Honestly, I just feel really sensitive lately; I’ll snap at people out of nowhere or get hit with sudden bursts of aggression, but then a minute later, everything just seems hilarious... My mood is swinging all over the place, and man, the dreams are incredibly vivid, almost like watching a movie. Since Wellbutrin focuses on dopamine and norepinephrine rather than serotonin—and since serotonin is the big player for mood—I’m thinking about asking my psychiatrist at the clinic if we could add an SSRI into the mix. He mentioned before that they might not be the best combo, but I’ve heard plenty of people combine them without issues. I was wondering if anyone here has had good luck mixing this kind of antidepressant with something that hits the serotonin side, or maybe something like Devidon (trazodone), which acts as an antidepressant but also has that calming, sedative effect? For me, Wellbutrin helps the depression, but it doesn't touch my anxiety at all.☕

As Reese mentioned, certain combinations are possible. It is true that addressing anxiety typically requires targeting serotonin, and quite often, higher doses are needed for that than for treating depression. In my case, increasing my Lexapro to the maximum dose finally brought my anxiety under control.

Regarding the specific medication you mentioned, it is no longer in production. Among the older antidepressants, you really only have Lamictal and Amizol left. I am not entirely sure how they impact anxiety; I took Lamictal long ago as an add-on to Paxil, but I don't...😢

You should consult your doctor; she will likely suggest an SSRI, and that is probably the best course of action. Interestingly, I have noticed that individuals who primarily struggle with anxiety rather than depression tend to find Wellbutrin and other dopaminergic or noradrenergic drugs to be more agitating. However, that is not a universal rule.

restlesstrucker15 said:As Reese mentioned, certain combinations are possible. It is true that addressing anxiety typically requires targeting serotonin, and quite often, higher doses are needed for that than for treating depression. In my case, increasing my Lexapro to the maximum dose finally brought my anxiety under control.

Regarding the specific medication you mentioned, it is no longer in production. Among the older antidepressants, you really only have Lamictal and Amizol left. I am not entirely sure how they impact anxiety; I took Lamictal long ago as an add-on to Paxil, but I don't...😢

You should consult your doctor; she will likely suggest an SSRI, and that is probably the best course of action. Interestingly, I have noticed that individuals who primarily struggle with anxiety rather than depression tend to find Wellbutrin and other dopaminergic or noradrenergic drugs to be more agitating. However, that is not a universal rule.

Depression hits me too, honestly. Since I started Wellbutrin, it’s definitely dialed back a bit (well, depending on the day), but my anxiety has spiked. I have zero patience lately; I feel like a powder keg, you know? Just one wrong move and I'll blow.😠 Then, a moment later, I'm totally fine and laughing. I'm even starting to wonder if I might have Borderline traits because I feel like I check all the boxes.😕

Can someone please weigh in if you've dealt with this? I’ve posted about this before, but nobody replied. I've been on Lexapro for four weeks now. Started at 25mg, now up to 50mg. Physically, it's helping a bit—I actually managed to get out of bed this morning instead of staying stuck there all day, and that stinging sensation near my heart has stopped. But the restlessness is still there. I'm also on at least 10mg of Prozac. My Psychic told me to take a two-day break, but then after those two days, she just snapped at me. Said these aren't even antidepressants for me and if I want anything, I should just go to the hospital. I see her privately and pay her plenty, so the way she blew up at me made me decide to just keep taking the Lexapro out of spite. Is it normal to still feel this restless in the afternoon after four weeks? And should I keep going? She was the one who diagnosed me with anxiety and depression, prescribed the meds, and claimed there are like thirty different types we might have to try until we find the right one. Now suddenly they aren't even antidepressants for me. 🤷Those two days without Lexapro were even worse. She just brushed me off and told me to take Xanax or Ativan whenever I feel like it. I didn't go to her because I was "nervous"; I went because I could barely move and my head was spinning with panic. I don't know what to do or what her problem is. My therapist says I should stay on it and that maybe the doctor was just having a bad day. So, I'm asking you guys: is this restlessness normal after four weeks? What am I supposed to do now? For now, I'm sticking with the Lexapro and seeing what happens. Any advice or experiences would help. 😕

Paul Newman5 said:Can someone please weigh in if you've dealt with this? I’ve posted about this before, but nobody replied. I've been on Lexapro for four weeks now. Started at 25mg, now up to 50mg. Physically, it's helping a bit—I actually managed to get out of bed this morning instead of staying stuck there all day, and that stinging sensation near my heart has stopped. But the restlessness is still there. I'm also on at least 10mg of Prozac. My Psychic told me to take a two-day break, but then after those two days, she just snapped at me. Said these aren't even antidepressants for me and if I want anything, I should just go to the hospital. I see her privately and pay her plenty, so the way she blew up at me made me decide to just keep taking the Lexapro out of spite. Is it normal to still feel this restless in the afternoon after four weeks? And should I keep going? She was the one who diagnosed me with anxiety and depression, prescribed the meds, and claimed there are like thirty different types we might have to try until we find the right one. Now suddenly they aren't even antidepressants for me. 🤷Those two days without Lexapro were even worse. She just brushed me off and told me to take Xanax or Ativan whenever I feel like it. I didn't go to her because I was "nervous"; I went because I could barely move and my head was spinning with panic. I don't know what to do or what her problem is. My therapist says I should stay on it and that maybe the doctor was just having a bad day. So, I'm asking you guys: is this restlessness normal after four weeks? What am I supposed to do now? For now, I'm sticking with the Lexapro and seeing what happens. Any advice or experiences would help. 😕

It seems to me that you ought to seek out a different psychiatric professional entirely; there is simply no excuse for someone in that position to be weeping while they treat you, let alone maintaining such an unprofessional demeanor. As for the Zoloft, I find myself in a bit of a bind—I’ve discontinued it, and now I am left adrift without knowing which way to turn. I feel absolutely wretched; I am bloated like a parade float, and naturally, my hypochondria has flared up alongside this overwhelming, paralyzing sense of dread. My advice? Stick with the medication for another month just to see if it yields any results, but if you don't find relief, start hunting for a new option—perhaps Prozac might be a more suitable path for you.

Jason Vaughn482 said:It seems to me that you ought to seek out a different psychiatric professional entirely; there is simply no excuse for someone in that position to be weeping while they treat you, let alone maintaining such an unprofessional demeanor. As for the Zoloft, I find myself in a bit of a bind—I’ve discontinued it, and now I am left adrift without knowing which way to turn. I feel absolutely wretched; I am bloated like a parade float, and naturally, my hypochondria has flared up alongside this overwhelming, paralyzing sense of dread. My advice? Stick with the medication for another month just to see if it yields any results, but if you don't find relief, start hunting for a new option—perhaps Prozac might be a more suitable path for you.

It's actually helping physically, but at certain times, usually in the afternoon, I get this restlessness I have to settle down with 6 mg of Lexapro. No other side effects, so I really don't get what her problem is. She basically brushed me off, saying maybe I don't even need an antidepressant, and if I'm restless, I should just take Normabale or check into the hospital. But I really do have depression; when I first saw her, I could barely walk, barely function. I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced that restlessness settling down once the medication actually kicks in? I'm just going to keep taking it and see what happens. I'm already fed up with all of this. I've been on it for a month now—started on 25 for the first two weeks, then moved up to 50 on day 14.

Paul Newman5 said:Can someone please weigh in if you've dealt with this? I’ve posted about this before, but nobody replied. I've been on Lexapro for four weeks now. Started at 25mg, now up to 50mg. Physically, it's helping a bit—I actually managed to get out of bed this morning instead of staying stuck there all day, and that stinging sensation near my heart has stopped. But the restlessness is still there. I'm also on at least 10mg of Prozac. My Psychic told me to take a two-day break, but then after those two days, she just snapped at me. Said these aren't even antidepressants for me and if I want anything, I should just go to the hospital. I see her privately and pay her plenty, so the way she blew up at me made me decide to just keep taking the Lexapro out of spite. Is it normal to still feel this restless in the afternoon after four weeks? And should I keep going? She was the one who diagnosed me with anxiety and depression, prescribed the meds, and claimed there are like thirty different types we might have to try until we find the right one. Now suddenly they aren't even antidepressants for me. 🤷Those two days without Lexapro were even worse. She just brushed me off and told me to take Xanax or Ativan whenever I feel like it. I didn't go to her because I was "nervous"; I went because I could barely move and my head was spinning with panic. I don't know what to do or what her problem is. My therapist says I should stay on it and that maybe the doctor was just having a bad day. So, I'm asking you guys: is this restlessness normal after four weeks? What am I supposed to do now? For now, I'm sticking with the Lexapro and seeing what happens. Any advice or experiences would help. 😕

To put it simply—just switch doctors.