I guess the best way to describe it is as a lack of concentration. It could be depression?
Cannot gather my thoughts and anxiety hits 11 out of 10.
I guess the best way to describe it is as a lack of concentration. It could be depression?
Cannot gather my thoughts and anxiety hits 11 out of 10.
Last edited by jonjon; 17-10-21 at 02:10. Reason: Extra info
Into week 6 now and still nothing positive to report.
Trying to be patient.
Actually anxiety is worse and my mood is worse too. Will speak with psych tomorrow…
Last edited by jonjon; 20-10-21 at 04:57. Reason: More info
Spoke with my psych yesterday.
I told her that I’ve had increased anxiety and low mood and poor concentration for the last two weeks. In other words I am not getting any benefits from the 10mg lexapro even though it has been over 6 weeks.
She now has me on 15mg for 2 weeks with the objective of getting me up to 20mg.
She said that I am likely not getting any benefits from my current dose and this is the way to go.
Are you happy with that plan? Do you have faith in her?
I take it there is no concern about your sensitivity to these meds?
I am very frightened.
She said 10mg is only for elderly patients and the rest of her patients are on 20mg.
I specifically asked her if my current symptoms are medication related or mental health and she is adamant the drugs are not causing my heightened anxiety etc. I think it is more 50/50.
I have taken 15mg for the past 2 days. Spent most of today on the couch. Don’t think I will be able to go to work and pretend everything is fine when I feel like crap.
Personally I would question her theory re the 10mg dosage.
Does she think that you are actually fit to go to work and use power tools?
Hi pulisa
I'm 68 and on 10mg.
More than that is not recommended for over 65s.
Don't believe everything you think.
Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
Hello Phill
Yes I appreciate that but I thought that 10mg was a therapeutic dose for all adults not necessarily only for those over 65?
Isn't the range 10-20mg daily?
I'm 37 and on 10mg, and it's been fairly effective for me.
I have been taking the 15mg for a few days now and the anxiety is still up where it was. Also headaches which are probably related to the anxiety.
I managed to do a few hours at work yesterday which was good.
Will just have to trust her judgement for now and continue on the increased dose.
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