insight

Hi,
My names Jimmy, to get right to the point,
ive had anxiety for about 2 years now, im 18 i have been on lexapro but am currently off, i felt better when i was on the drug and now that im off i usually drink to help me feel better

I tried the drug again a couple weeks ago(20mg) and ended up having a panic attack, now when i take the drug i feel very nervous and scared. Should i start from a lower dosage?What should i do, i dont feel like starting from the beggining again,thanx

jimmy

Hello jimjim.

Question, did you take yourself off of the medication, or did you doctor?

Same with getting back on it again...


As for feeling anxious well on meds it's likely side effects, alot of medication has anxiety as a side effect. I deal with GAD and I can be anxiety free for a very long time, and then all of a sudden one day become anxiety ridden.

well when i drank i didnt take them because of the side effects, and i started drinking alot and just stopped taking them. My doctor didnt take me off of it though, now im trying to figure out whether i should start from 5 mg again and work my way up because i feel way to sensitive to 20 mg, Thanx alot
Jimmy

No I wouldn't start them up again without talking to your doctor.

Drinking and meds are a definante no no, the only drink I have is one and that is once in a blue moon.

Is your doctor aware that you stopped your medication like that ?

If not i'd let him know.