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escitalopram For anxiety and panic attacks

Hi has anyone been put on this for anxiety and panic attacks
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Hi all,
I was moved up to 10mg of escitalopram a 2 week ago as 5mg was not working. It been ok so far apart from the morning shakes, but this week although I have been under crazy stress as my dad was is the hospital, but this week I have just felt nausea all day long and worse if I eat, maybe it’s the heat and all the stress.
But thank God I have not had any anxiety episode since going u pro 10mg.
I've got a severe phobia around illness and bodily fluids but spend half of the time feeling nauseous already (a major cause of my anxiety!!)...yet I just keep getting told I need to take some anti-anxiety meds before I'll be able to do anything else.
I'm glad you haven't had any anxiety episode since going up to 10mg. I hope the side effects do calm down and that it is due to the heat. If you are worried then please be sure to check in with your GP.
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im. Doing ok thank u. My dad has now moved into his own place and is doing better.
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well I thought I was doing ok. But the doc’s gave up my escitalopram to 20mg last Thursday. Before the 28th Oct I had not had a episode in a month. But last night I had a episode, u know when u get u cross ur legs and one leg starts to shake due to a pinched nerve? Well that’s what my head left like, shaking for about 30 seconds and the drifted off.
These 'funny' episodes can leave you feeling really shook up can't they? Anxiety can bring about a multitude of symptoms and trembling is one of them. While, it could also be hormonal because the peri-menopause (time before reaching the menopause) has a range of symptoms that you might experience.
Now I'm no trained doctor so wouldn't be sure what the exact cause of your leg shaking was but I want to reassure you that it's absolutely fine and reasonable to speak to your doctor about this. Doctors are there to support you and wouldn't think you were making it up. If speaking alleviates the anxiety you have about it, please give them a call
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It could be hormones, but the endocrinologist will be best placed to work out what's going on.
Certain medications don't always work for everyone, and it can also take some time for them to start working. Have you been to see your GP? They might be able to adjust your dosage, or speak to you about your options.
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I think having a chat with your GP is a good idea. Please do!
I understand that you can feel really drained the next day. The hangover analogy you used was spot on I think! Hopefully you'll see some improvements soon.
Great! How are you feeling about starting CBT?
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thank u all for u help
It can take a bit of time to get onto how to change things, as they need a bit of time to learn about you. It's also important to remember that the change will come from you rather than them, if that makes sense.
I hope the next session goes well.
Of course, no problem
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yes it over video call for hr or more. I’m ready to try anything and everything to get rid of this or at least not be as affected by it. I’m desperate to live my normally happy life again, I have 3 young boys and I feel so bad for them when I have a episode as I can see how they worry about me. I lucky I have a wonderful husband that’s always by my side.
just a bit worried about take both meds together. Google is not always a good thing
I hope that the appointment goes well on Thursday. Make sure to keep us updated.
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