Starting Anxiety Medication: A Week-by-Week Guide to the First Two Months of Treatment
The first several weeks on a new anxiety medication can feel discouraging — side effects may arrive before relief does, and the absence of immediate results tempts many patients to abandon treatment prematurely. Understanding what is actually happening in the brain during this adjustment window, and knowing what to expect at each stage, can be the difference between a treatment that succeeds and one that is given up too soon. This guide walks through the typical adjustment timeline and offers co