Started 5mg escitalopram and I need help
Hey!
I'm 17 and I've always been a nervous person and struggled with health anxiety. Lately, however, for over a month now, I started having a feeling like I can't properly breathe and it's been kind of poisoning my daily life. Also, alongside with mild viruses, it led me to a feeling that I will never be alright and will constantly have some kind of health issues.
As I went to the doctor's, she prescribed me 5mg of escitalopram for 3 months to see if it works. So I was immensely scared to start, it really freaked me out, however, I did give it a shot.
Yesterday I took my first pill. (I was already with a flu like feeling before taking it so there's a good chance everything added to the mix). I kind of feel nauseous and absolutely unattracted to food. I've also had difficult time sleeping and on the next day I'm feeling incredibly unmotivated and tired. Like I can't get out of bed or get up once I lie down..
So I just took my second pill and I want to ask if this gets better. What are your experiences with 5mg? Does it change your personality or take your spark? I'm really scared to get actually depressed or something. Could you just share the true experiences? Also, though this might sound a little forward, does this medication really affect libido or is it a myth (especially on this dose)?
And lastly, as I will have to stop using it at 3-6months according to my doctor, is it easy to stop? Does the anxiety come back?
Thanks a lot, I really need the support!