I was so proud to post my success story last week and felt that Lexapro was a miracle cure. Don't get me wrong, I feel that Lexapro is a great med and helping a lot. The thing is I am in week 3 of Lexapro now, and had an almost symptom free second week with virtually no chest pains, and the pains I did have were more like a feeling that my heart moved or shifted more than an actual pain. Coming to the end of week 3 and my panic kicked in the last two days. Had some pains at work yesterday and took my first Zanax in a week. Everything was fine after that, but today just after finishing dinner, I had a very sharp chest pain a couple of times that lasted about 1-2 seconds each and I began to panic. Actually realized that I had been dreading another chest pain since yesterday and surprise-surprise one came as I was dissapointed with myself for going off my diet and eating junk food for dinner.
I truly believe without the Lexapro I wouldn't of have the great second week or recover from the panic today (without a Zanax)as quickly as I did. Also, I have been doing a lot of lifting things around the house for the last week and the area of my pain today is quite sore to the touch and is just a muscle strain.
Feel foolish that in hindsight I know my worrying over a future chest pain, worrying over the food I was eating, and the physical strain I have had to do this past week caused the chest pain. Also feel foolish that I thought Lexapro may have actually cured me in two and a half weeks. Unfortunate realization of reality today that my mind can still go on a bender if it wants to. Just looking for similar experiences from the group or any advice. Thanks for reading, it was a comforting thought to know I could come to the site tonight and be with others experincing similar issues. Hope everyone is having a great night.
