Really struggling on day 3

Hi -

I started Lexapro 10mg a few nights ago. I had been having really bad anxiety and panic for about 2 weeks so finally got to see my dr for a prescription of lex and Ativan. Lexapro has worked for me a few years ago, so I was hopeful.

But today I once again woke up anxious and panicked. It feels like giant panic attack since I started taking it - only occasional relief if I take an Ativan and sometimes in the evenings.

I know people say it gets worse before it gets better - that it takes 2 weeks. But I truly cannot function. I can’t eat, I can’t work, I can’t take care of my kids. It’s constant panic that this is never going to get any better. And if it’s not panic, it’s hopelessness that it’s not going to be better.

I’m tempted to go to the ER but I’m not sure what they can do. My therapist started looking into intensive outpatient programs but that likely won’t be immediate. I wish there was a facility that could just monitor me and take care of me for a week.

Does anyone have any advice? How can I possibly do this for another week and a half - and that’s only IF it works at that point.

Please, I really need hope or options.