Damn you explained it so good . I’m 44 and was diagnosed at 19th with anxiety disorder. You name the symptoms I’ve had them through out my life . I was so scared to take medication. I suffered for years . I ended up taking Paxil at 25 because I fall into depression because of the anxiety. It did help me eat again and sleep . After a year on it with self help programs I got off and was ok for like 10 years . I have done so many behavior modification programs so I know you can heal . But sometimes we do need help and no matter how much you try and think positive and change your life style your body needs to heal. I just started lexapro because no matter what I’m doing I can’t shake the anxiety this time . All my programs aren’t helping me. I’m so glad I started it because I already feel so much better. I’m on 5 and I may stay in a year or two then try and get off . I do remember years ago every time I took the Paxil I would shake I was so scared of it . This time because I already been through it I’m much better and very thankful we have medication that can help us .
@leeanna, Dr says I have GAD.2 yrs ago. I had so much anxiety worryiny much abt taking the meds the second time (I took. Med.2 yrs and I had bad memories from the initial. 2-3 wks loading phase) when I was hit with stress which led to GAD resurfacing again. Do you get anxiety taking it again?
@@7815214a I always get more anxiety taking any medication. It could medication for anything. That’s actually one of my triggers . I don’t know why I’m s ares medication . I have LPR , bad acid reflux and other sensitive stomach issues . I won’t even take medication for that because I read in the long run it does more damage then good . I’m always trying to do things naturally if I can . So when I take medication for my anxiety and or depression feelings it’s when I really tried everything in my power to heal myself. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder when I was like 19 , so I understand how frustrating that can be . You don’t need a trigger it just happens. However changing a lot of bad habits and staying positive does help it . I’ve lived a lot of years not in the disorder type of anxiety. I’ve always stayed sensitive to anxiety, like if I didn’t take care of myself I could feel it try and pop up type deal . Only a hand full of times it popped back out as the disorder making my life really hard . So I would go back to healing and being patient with the process even though it suck’s .
@@elizabethvanderaa6450 It’s a trip how good things can be going when it starts again . I always notice that I slide back to old habits though . Me and alcohol , even if only on occasion just ain’t meant to be .
your analogy is best believe me I have gone through a lot of videos about I got the Lexapro I have on my desk I see this pill daily but don't have courage to take it just thinking about the same what if it messed up things more rather then making good but scared but you gave the best example I have to take the gold
I had that pill for awhile. I was flown out because of a bad panic attack. But put beta-blockers with my blood pressure but i still get theses anxiety. So im at that fuck it moment. I hate this. So im taking the pills. So far im okay. Thanks for sharing 👍
I know this video is a bit older but I'm in this spot right now. I've never dealt with anxiety problems but it's completely taken over my life the last two weeks after having a panic attack. Dr. prescribed 10mg Lexapro and I'm a bit nervous about taking it cause I normally don't take meds for anything. Thank you for this.
Hello Aaron hope alls well with you!! On my way to work with hubby were in our 60s still doing Janitorial work .. tomorrow. jim my hubby turns 68. i turn age 64 april 6th..I love your Videos,, i belong to your facebook support group. I live with GAD. Ptsd. DEPRESSION. WHICH is worse in winter .. i live in North Florida.. i freak about taking meds, i suffer wurrying about weight Gain. I lost a 166 pounrs,, i had. Vertical Sleeve gasterectomy,,,,, vsg ,,weightloss surgery may 21,2015,, i today post op. nearly 7 years kept weight off. Age 6- till April 6th.. i truly need to get back to therapy .. i was upper 50's when i had my weightloss Surgery.. plus excess skin surgery in november 2018... I suffered this mental issues all my life!! i freak about Weight Gain.. i past used Lexapro did pretty good. I quit after had my vsg weightloss surgery.. anxiety sucks.. ptsd.. Depression sucks... take Care Aaron!!
gracias aaron!! espero tener el valor para ir por mi oro, soy rica y solo tengo que cruzar el camino y llegar a mi oro!! saludos desde MEXICO, mientras veía tu video lloraba, porque sí me hablaste a mí.
I just started lexapro after I was taking only amtryptyline for GAD I just finished 10 days now on lexapro I deeply thank you 🙏 and I wish to to see fast result
Hello I would like to ask you if you had withdrawals with lowering the dose and at what time your body adjust to the lower dose I hope you can see my comment and answer thank you God bless you
@@motherofanangel2291 how much are u at? I was ok lowering it by spacing out the days @5mg. I took it every other 3rd day & then after a couple weeks …I just went to 1 every 5 days & then I just stopped! I had some brain zaps & sweating & headache but not bad! It’s been 2 months since I stopped & im good👍
@@michelebergman4336 I was taking 5mg first but 3 days I took 3/4 of the 5mg pill and today I started 2.5 , you had insomnia? Are you feeling better for how long you were taking escitalopram?
I also have health anxiety, did your brain cause you to have actual physical symptoms? It’s hard to tell what’s in your head and what you are actually experiencing
Does it also help depression? I have social anxiety and depression. I've been on buspar but I've also had lexapro in my cabinet for a while. I'm a 35 year old male if that is important lol.
I have no support system. I just turned 66 and am the sole caretaker of my 93 year old Mother who has lived with me for 10 years after she could no longer live alone. My grown kids are living their life and don't have time to come around. I have had anxiety since my teens. In my 30's I was put on Paxil and in 6 weeks, it just about sent me over the edge until I stopped taking it. I now have both anxiety and depression. Dr. has prescribed Lexapro, it is sitting on my dresser, too scared to start it. Perhaps I could try 2.5 for a few weeks and move up? Just wish I had someone in case I feel like crap but my care for my Mom is everyday.....
I would personally start with 5mg if it makes you nervous. That is the lowest prescribed dose. If you have Facebook you are welcome to join us there and ask questions and get support on your low days. I know it feels like you are alone, but there are millions of us out here all doing the same thing. You've got this!
@@aaronsanxiety3571 Took my 1st dose last night. Today I have had more anxiety and afraid to take another dose tonight but I am. Looking for a counselor also.
Hello Aaron, I took a week of 5mg and today 10. And today I had this huge panic attack, normally at noon I am very tired and I take a nap but now I just couldn't, wide eyes, I can almost feel my brain - some tension in it, ( last night some first time insomnia).. I dunno if I should continue with 5 or increase to 10..... doctor not available till 2 weeks at least.
@@aaronsanxiety3571hello hello 😊 actually i was stopping the 10 after that day.. took 5mg for one more week than now im feeling much better:) its been 2 days since started again with 10 and im ok 😅
Hi Aaron! Did lexapro help with the depersonalization? I’m afraid it will make it worse I tried it for one day one time and it made it worse but I think it was because I was more anxious!
It does help with depersonalization..just take it for a couple weeks… I’m taking 5mg instead of 10mg… that’s a good start, if u want to stop after a month it’s possible so no need to be scared ! It’s not a scary medication in my opinion! STAY AWAY FROM ALL BENZOS 💊 those are what causes horrible depersonalization
@@allisondavis8196 yes it stopped my heart from racing especially in morning & stopped the sweating & invasive thoughts & no more nightmares 🙏It’s an AMAZING find & I even stopped taking it a couple days to test out the withdrawals & I didn’t have any symptoms so I kept taking it & it’s like a miracle drug for me!!! I just feel better on 5 bc 10 still was feeling like it amped up my heart & was too much for me & kept me awake at night but 5 mg is mellow for sure! I’m COMMING off horrible Benzo Withdrawels experience & was terrified to start another Med 💊but I was desperate to stop the panic /fear/anxiety & heartpounding & nightmares…so I researched Lexapro & talked to people I knew on it & It sounded really SAFE …so I started it 1 month ago & it’s like a miracle! I take it in the morning & I was feeling a little trippy at first but nothing scary! It really lowered my cortisol so I’ve been able to rest & catch up on my sleep & just…CHILLLL🦋 just try it & don’t worry !
Hey I tried taking setraline for the 1st time. I liked it but a few side effects I suffered was increased anxiety as well as more irritability . Any comments??Only took the pill once. But I also did feel better . But why would I experience negative effects
Taking these kinds of medicines usually takes 1-2 weeks to start seeing positive benefits and sometimes month or a little more to see the full benefits. taking it one time shouldn’t have any positive or negative benefits unless you have an allergy to the meds. Don’t take my word 100% but found that out through doing some research online
@@aaronsanxiety3571 I am not sure if it’s my anxiety 😥 but I feel almost worse at time and better in others. I have unfortunately had such bad anxiety sense I had covid in January that I have had problems working and being in public. At home I am much more comfortable but the anxiety effects me even in my sleep
@@amandawilson4352 I'm sorry to hear that. Anxiety can be scary, but from everything you are telling me you are on the right path for healing. Right now your best friend will be patience.
Aaron i want to talk to you personally my friend. On the phone, text, facebook messenger, something. Whatever you are most comfortable with. I am a 30 year old male who has been debilitated by GAD. Has taken a drastic toll on my life. Not going to go into too many details on this platform but I would love to talk more with you. Sometimes the best therapists are people who never went to school to be one.
You look thinner that older videos so I’m assuming u haven’t gained weight? I’m just being Carefull what I eat so I’m hoping that will work? I’m not interested in gaining weight
Don't believe in any shit about gaining weight. If you will eat a lot and unhealthy (or just eat more calories than you need) you will gain weight. If you eat healthy and exercise you will be fit. SIMPLE AS THAT - exercise and diet
Yes having GAD is horrible BUT !! And it’s a big BuT … my question is why do I have to pay with my psychical well being for my mental well being ? So I am already struggling with my weight , down there everything’s working super good . And I have just a slight depression due to can’t do things to the fullest right? So if I start taking these meds causing low libido / ED plus there is a great chance that I also gonna be super hungry and gaining weight … So basically I have to choose between being Anxious or being Obese, high blood pressure and high cholesterol??l THAT IS NOT A MEDICATION… side effects are put me in deep depression and not taking the meds cause GAD …. to me It says that they don’t know fuck all about this condition and they just throwing you these pills to make you shut the fuck up … truth is Doctors need to fucking level up to this game coz these meds are absolutely rubbish.
Yes! So glad I had my F it moment! 3 weeks in feeling better already. Thank you for sharing so much ❤️
Congratulations 🍾 I hope to get there
@@amandawilson4352 me too Amanda I'm suffering!
Waiting for my better!
How long did it take before you noticed it feeling better and did it make you feel worse at first
Lexapro has saved me from crazy debilitating panic/anxiety/paranoia!!!
I need all that help.
Your example about the road was awesome 😅
Damn you explained it so good . I’m 44 and was diagnosed at 19th with anxiety disorder. You name the symptoms I’ve had them through out my life . I was so scared to take medication. I suffered for years . I ended up taking Paxil at 25 because I fall into depression because of the anxiety. It did help me eat again and sleep . After a year on it with self help programs I got off and was ok for like 10 years . I have done so many behavior modification programs so I know you can heal . But sometimes we do need help and no matter how much you try and think positive and change your life style your body needs to heal. I just started lexapro because no matter what I’m doing I can’t shake the anxiety this time . All my programs aren’t helping me. I’m so glad I started it because I already feel so much better. I’m on 5 and I may stay in a year or two then try and get off . I do remember years ago every time I took the Paxil I would shake I was so scared of it . This time because I already been through it I’m much better and very thankful we have medication that can help us .
@leeanna, Dr says I have GAD.2 yrs ago. I had so much anxiety worryiny much abt taking the meds the second time (I took. Med.2 yrs and I had bad memories from the initial. 2-3 wks loading phase) when I was hit with stress which led to GAD resurfacing again. Do you get anxiety taking it again?
@@7815214a I always get more anxiety taking any medication. It could medication for anything. That’s actually one of my triggers . I don’t know why I’m s ares medication . I have LPR , bad acid reflux and other sensitive stomach issues . I won’t even take medication for that because I read in the long run it does more damage then good . I’m always trying to do things naturally if I can . So when I take medication for my anxiety and or depression feelings it’s when I really tried everything in my power to heal myself. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder when I was like 19 , so I understand how frustrating that can be . You don’t need a trigger it just happens. However changing a lot of bad habits and staying positive does help it . I’ve lived a lot of years not in the disorder type of anxiety. I’ve always stayed sensitive to anxiety, like if I didn’t take care of myself I could feel it try and pop up type deal . Only a hand full of times it popped back out as the disorder making my life really hard . So I would go back to healing and being patient with the process even though it suck’s .
I was good for 10 years also, now I'm having problems again. I'm 65
@@elizabethvanderaa6450 It’s a trip how good things can be going when it starts again . I always notice that I slide back to old habits though . Me and alcohol , even if only on occasion just ain’t meant to be .
Going on almost one month of PAWS. Just starting Lexapro since I've been putting it off because I was scared. Thank you for your videos
your analogy is best believe me I have gone through a lot of videos about I got the Lexapro I have on my desk I see this pill daily but don't have courage to take it just thinking about the same what if it messed up things more rather then making good but scared but you gave the best example I have to take the gold
My favourite personal guide through my anxiety! x love from the uk 🇬🇧
I had that pill for awhile. I was flown out because of a bad panic attack. But put beta-blockers with my blood pressure but i still get theses anxiety. So im at that fuck it moment. I hate this. So im taking the pills. So far im okay. Thanks for sharing 👍
You sound like Jack Black, love it
I know this video is a bit older but I'm in this spot right now. I've never dealt with anxiety problems but it's completely taken over my life the last two weeks after having a panic attack. Dr. prescribed 10mg Lexapro and I'm a bit nervous about taking it cause I normally don't take meds for anything. Thank you for this.
Love you Aaron your Awesome.. i got a son age 42.. my daughters age 45.. got grandkids.. one great grandson in Ky..
Had my eff it moment four days ago and I’m so glad I did!
Hello Aaron hope alls well with you!! On my way to work with hubby were in our 60s still doing Janitorial work .. tomorrow. jim my hubby turns 68. i turn age 64 april 6th..I love your Videos,, i belong to your facebook support group. I live with GAD. Ptsd. DEPRESSION. WHICH is worse in winter .. i live in North Florida.. i freak about taking meds, i suffer wurrying about weight Gain. I lost a 166 pounrs,, i had. Vertical Sleeve gasterectomy,,,,, vsg ,,weightloss surgery may 21,2015,, i today post op. nearly 7 years kept weight off. Age 6- till April 6th.. i truly need to get back to therapy .. i was upper 50's when i had my weightloss Surgery.. plus excess skin surgery in november 2018... I suffered this mental issues all my life!! i freak about Weight Gain.. i past used Lexapro did pretty good. I quit after had my vsg weightloss surgery.. anxiety sucks.. ptsd.. Depression sucks... take Care Aaron!!
Thank you for these videos I'm really glad I found your channel. I got a bottle in my car right now.
gracias aaron!! espero tener el valor para ir por mi oro, soy rica y solo tengo que cruzar el camino y llegar a mi oro!! saludos desde MEXICO, mientras veía tu video lloraba, porque sí me hablaste a mí.
I just started lexapro after I was taking only amtryptyline for GAD I just finished 10 days now on lexapro I deeply thank you 🙏 and I wish to to see fast result
I just dropped down to 5mg ! 10made me anxious & sweating & I feel better so far! Hoping weight gain won’t happen🙏
Hello I would like to ask you if you had withdrawals with lowering the dose and at what time your body adjust to the lower dose I hope you can see my comment and answer thank you God bless you
@@motherofanangel2291 how much are u at? I was ok lowering it by spacing out the days @5mg. I took it every other 3rd day & then after a couple weeks …I just went to 1 every 5 days & then I just stopped! I had some brain zaps & sweating & headache but not bad! It’s been 2 months since I stopped & im good👍
@@michelebergman4336 I was taking 5mg first but 3 days I took 3/4 of the 5mg pill and today I started 2.5 , you had insomnia? Are you feeling better for how long you were taking escitalopram?
@@michelebergman4336 thank you for answering
@@motherofanangel2291 what dosage are u taking?
Thank you!
I also have health anxiety, did your brain cause you to have actual physical symptoms? It’s hard to tell what’s in your head and what you are actually experiencing
That's what I'm wondering. Can anxiety cause back pain? Like a soreness or muscle pain? Also, neck strain?
@@kimwalder3817it absolutely can!
Love your words 🙂
Im on 15mg having side effects but pushing threw ❤️
I needed this
Thankyou x
Thank you so much!!!!
Does it also help depression? I have social anxiety and depression. I've been on buspar but I've also had lexapro in my cabinet for a while. I'm a 35 year old male if that is important lol.
I have no support system. I just turned 66 and am the sole caretaker of my 93 year old Mother who has lived with me for 10 years after she could no longer live alone. My grown kids are living their life and don't have time to come around. I have had anxiety since my teens. In my 30's I was put on Paxil and in 6 weeks, it just about sent me over the edge until I stopped taking it. I now have both anxiety and depression. Dr. has prescribed Lexapro, it is sitting on my dresser, too scared to start it. Perhaps I could try 2.5 for a few weeks and move up? Just wish I had someone in case I feel like crap but my care for my Mom is everyday.....
I would personally start with 5mg if it makes you nervous. That is the lowest prescribed dose. If you have Facebook you are welcome to join us there and ask questions and get support on your low days. I know it feels like you are alone, but there are millions of us out here all doing the same thing. You've got this!
as someone that is super sensitive to medication I think it is a very good idea to start at 2.5, I take less then 2.5 and it works for me.
@@aaronsanxiety3571 Took my 1st dose last night. Today I have had more anxiety and afraid to take another dose tonight but I am. Looking for a counselor also.
@@mprice235 Any updates since your last comment?
@@aaronsanxiety3571 what the Facebook?
Hello Aaron, I took a week of 5mg and today 10. And today I had this huge panic attack, normally at noon I am very tired and I take a nap but now I just couldn't, wide eyes, I can almost feel my brain - some tension in it, ( last night some first time insomnia).. I dunno if I should continue with 5 or increase to 10..... doctor not available till 2 weeks at least.
@@denisaudrescu5170 how's things going now?
@@aaronsanxiety3571hello hello 😊 actually i was stopping the 10 after that day.. took 5mg for one more week than now im feeling much better:) its been 2 days since started again with 10 and im ok 😅
Hi Aaron! Did lexapro help with the depersonalization? I’m afraid it will make it worse I tried it for one day one time and it made it worse but I think it was because I was more anxious!
It does help with depersonalization..just take it for a couple weeks… I’m taking 5mg instead of 10mg… that’s a good start, if u want to stop after a month it’s possible so no need to be scared ! It’s not a scary medication in my opinion! STAY AWAY FROM ALL BENZOS 💊 those are what causes horrible depersonalization
@@michelebergman4336 thank you so much! This was super helpful!!
@@allisondavis8196 yes it stopped my heart from racing especially in morning & stopped the sweating & invasive thoughts & no more nightmares 🙏It’s an AMAZING find & I even stopped taking it a couple days to test out the withdrawals & I didn’t have any symptoms so I kept taking it & it’s like a miracle drug for me!!! I just feel better on 5 bc 10 still was feeling like it amped up my heart & was too much for me & kept me awake at night but 5 mg is mellow for sure! I’m COMMING off horrible Benzo Withdrawels experience & was terrified to start another Med 💊but I was desperate to stop the panic /fear/anxiety & heartpounding & nightmares…so I researched Lexapro & talked to people I knew on it & It sounded really SAFE …so I started it 1 month ago & it’s like a miracle! I take it in the morning & I was feeling a little trippy at first but nothing scary! It really lowered my cortisol so I’ve been able to rest & catch up on my sleep & just…CHILLLL🦋 just try it & don’t worry !
Hey the comment has been deleted, but does it help?
Can I please know if this helped with depersonalization
Hey I tried taking setraline for the 1st time. I liked it but a few side effects I suffered was increased anxiety as well as more irritability . Any comments??Only took the pill once. But I also did feel better . But why would I experience negative effects
Taking these kinds of medicines usually takes 1-2 weeks to start seeing positive benefits and sometimes month or a little more to see the full benefits. taking it one time shouldn’t have any positive or negative benefits unless you have an allergy to the meds. Don’t take my word 100% but found that out through doing some research online
I started today with 5mg that’s half of the 10mg tablet they gave me. Headache and nausea normal?
Yes
@@aaronsanxiety3571 I am not sure if it’s my anxiety 😥 but I feel almost worse at time and better in others. I have unfortunately had such bad anxiety sense I had covid in January that I have had problems working and being in public. At home I am much more comfortable but the anxiety effects me even in my sleep
@@amandawilson4352 I'm sorry to hear that. Anxiety can be scary, but from everything you are telling me you are on the right path for healing. Right now your best friend will be patience.
Hey Aaron I was wondering if u I can message if that was ok I had a couple questions
Aaron i want to talk to you personally my friend. On the phone, text, facebook messenger, something. Whatever you are most comfortable with. I am a 30 year old male who has been debilitated by GAD. Has taken a drastic toll on my life. Not going to go into too many details on this platform but I would love to talk more with you. Sometimes the best therapists are people who never went to school to be one.
Are you experiencing any side effects? Hows your ability to get an erection, have pleasurable sexy, gaining weight?
You look thinner that older videos so I’m assuming u haven’t gained weight? I’m just being Carefull what I eat so I’m hoping that will work? I’m not interested in gaining weight
Don't believe in any shit about gaining weight. If you will eat a lot and unhealthy (or just eat more calories than you need) you will gain weight. If you eat healthy and exercise you will be fit. SIMPLE AS THAT - exercise and diet
Yes having GAD is horrible BUT !! And it’s a big BuT … my question is why do I have to pay with my psychical well being for my mental well being ? So I am already struggling with my weight , down there everything’s working super good . And I have just a slight depression due to can’t do things to the fullest right? So if I start taking these meds causing low libido / ED plus there is a great chance that I also gonna be super hungry and gaining weight … So basically I have to choose between being Anxious or being Obese, high blood pressure and high cholesterol??l THAT IS NOT A MEDICATION… side effects are put me in deep depression and not taking the meds cause GAD …. to me It says that they don’t know fuck all about this condition and they just throwing you these pills to make you shut the fuck up … truth is Doctors need to fucking level up to this game coz these meds are absolutely rubbish.