Posted by Kathii on June 1, 2003, at 1:24:15
In reply to Does Lexapro help with anxiety, posted by tm on May 31, 2003, at 10:30:34
Hi Tim,
If you're having problems with anxiety in the morning you may want to have a routine to follow. Part of the anxiety may be from 'not knowing what to do next'. The night before, pick out what you plan to wear. In the morning, first thing, brush your teeth, get cleaned up, and get dressed. Eat something for breakfast (no grapefruit juice with Xanax, though). Have a short 'to-do list' - maybe dusting the house, to get you moving. I know this isn't exactly about meds (which is supposed to be on this board), but I have found that the meds are much more effective when your actions are geared to what the meds are supposed to be doing. The days I actually get up and get moving are much better than those where I decide to be a slug. On my work days I take the route that is the least anxiety producing, even though it means paying a 75 cent toll - well worth arriving to work without having to take an extra dip into the Xanax.
I'm on Lexapro and Wellbutrin, too. I think the Lexapro actually increased my anxiety initially, but after a few weeks it tapered back to a normal (manageable with Xanax) level.
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