Hi all. Diagnosed with GAD and OCD mid April, and was first prescribed 5mg lexapro… but that made me depressed immediately within three days of taking it. So my Dr. prescribed buspirone 7.5mg two times a day.

I started these yesterday, but when I woke up this morning I felt so jittery (like I’d had three cups of coffee), and still quite anxious.

I did notice, though, that some of my ruminating thoughts were less powerful. So my question for anyone who may be on it, do the side effects go away? Was jitteriness a side effect for you?

I really want this to work, so I’m hoping for positive stories! Thank you.