After suffering from panic attacks for two and a half years I finally started seeing a psychologist about 2 months ago because my family doctor wanted to put me on meds (and like sooo many, I too am afraid to take pills, worry about side effects, etc.) I am slowly getting better but I am still agoraphobic and have random panic attacks as well as panic attacks at school, in malls, grocery stores, etc. I haven't been like myself since I had my son 13 months ago and that's when I became agoraphobic. I go places but I have to be with my husband or someone "safe". My anxiety is taking a toll on my relationships so I am deciding to give the meds a try. I need some encouragement because I am sooo scared to start them that it is causing even more anxiety. I worry about taking the meds to help my anxiety and this is causing anxiety LOL! What a horrible cycle! Anyway, she put me on Lexapro 10mg. once a day and I am worried about side effects and feeling bad. I still have to go to school (in college full-time) and take care of my son as well as do housework and cook. I am worried that I will feel too bad to do these things. It is probably irrational but I haven't had good luck with medicines. I am currently on blood pressure meds and I had to go through several to find one that worked and didn't make me feel bad. I just want to know that I am going to be ok. Please, any encouragement or advice is welcomed and greatly appreciated.
