Getting Better on Meds

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Does anyone, like me, feel strange when you start to feel "normal" again after taking medication? For the passed two days I am finding it strange that I feel somewhat like myself again. This is quite strange to me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE feeling like normal, but its just odd how powerful these medications can be in adjusting your brain chemistry. That is not to say I won't feel like poop tomorrow, but I am very much appreciating and utilizing my time the best I can feeling as good as I do now!
 
i tried cyrabalta last year and about 2 weeks in i took my pill one morning and my anxiety just vanished 5 min. later. it was great. I went off of the meRAB about 7 months later figuring i didnt need them anymore. i tried going back on this summer but i had a reaction to them the second time around. I wish i didnt because that was the only thing that helped my anxiety completely!!!
 
Well I think I spoke too soon. I had a VERY close encounter with a panic attack. My neck is tight, I got the cold sensation from my head down my spine and my nose feels like it has pressure on the inside and my heart was racing and I couldnt breathe. What a bunch of crap. I think I jinxed myself.
 
So question is, has anyone here ever taken or is on lexapro? Ive been on it for 4 weeks and I had a slight panic attack today. Do people still get break through anxiety/panic attacks while on medication? I have not had a panic attack in quite a while (probably about a month) since taking the medication but that was BEFORE the medication. I had a slight one today but not full blown, still really scary though. I just wanted to see if anyone has had this experience while being on medication for a few weeks. Is it suppose to happen? Confused!
 
I've been on Lexapro since July and I also get some "breakthrough" anxiety and panic from time to time. My doctor says this is perfectly normal. I don't like that it happens but it sure is preferable to the EXTREME anxiety and panic that I suffered before the Lexapro.

Good Luck.....I don't think you have jinxed yourself, LOL.... all will be well.
 
Thankyou! Well at least I know someone is going through the same. That gives me some hope for the future to know that even though it will happen, I am not alone. It is a step up from the anxiety and panic I have felt for a while though. The intensity of it that is.
 
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