Posted by 4wd on October 5, 2005, at 22:17:05
In reply to HELP, posted by maddy4 on October 5, 2005, at 16:39:19
> i literally feel like i cant breathe air. is this right? i have nowhere to go - so not panicky abt having to 'do' anything - more so having panic b/c i feel like i cant breathe! feels like im abt to have a heart attack.
Maddy,
Call your doctor. I know anxiety can be a startup effect of SSRIs but I don't think it should be at the level you are describing. Your doctor could at least tell you whether you should try going to a higher dosage or stop the Lex and try something else. Admittedly, my experience with Lexapro wasn't good.
If nothing else, your doctor needs to know what's going on. In the meantime, don't try to do any of the things that you are worried about doing. Give yourself permission to take a vacation from worrying about/doing the day to day stuff. Do only what's essential (eat, dress, brush teeth, etc.) Try to distract yourself if you can. A walk can help a little. Television, the more mundane the better (reruns of old sitcoms, etc.) Tell yourself the situation isn't permanent. It isn't, you know. It will either get better or you will stop the Lex and it will get better that way. It's temporary. I know that doesn't help much when you are terrified but please try.
I ahve been where you are (not necessarily from Lex but when my panic started and I was refusing to take Klonopin). I understand what it's like to be terrified of everything and nothing. Please hang on and call your doctor.
Marsha
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