Thinking of Taking Lexapro

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I recently had what used to be called a " Nervous Breakdown " and I am very scared

and depressed. I went to see a psychopharmacologist and he wants me to get onto

Lexapro. Despite some history of psychiatric troubles (I'm 52), I've never

tried antidepressants and one part of me would love to see if I can avoid being

medicated in this way. I am open to all opinions and people's personal

experiences about getting onto Lexapro, getting off Lexapro, feeling better, and

healing.

Thank You.

[Guest guest]

Sometimes a short term run (say 6 months) of an AD can help get you on the right

track along with various therapies. And keep in mind that there are alot of

different AD's out there and if Lexapro doesn't seem to be a good fit there are

others. And one of them will work well for you.

In sympathy I can say I've been where you are. Not fun. But it is beatable. When

I was at this point I felt like I had nothing left to lose. And the medication

made a huge difference in my life. Give it a try and if it doesn't work be very

vocal with your doc(s) and and let him/her/them know. You have to work with

them.

Welcome to the group!

Barbara

Thinking of Taking Lexapro

Hello,

I recently had what used to be called a " Nervous Breakdown " and I am very

scared and depressed. I went to see a psychopharmacologist and he wants me to

get onto Lexapro. Despite some history of psychiatric troubles (I'm 52), I've

never tried antidepressants and one part of me would love to see if I can avoid

being medicated in this way. I am open to all opinions and people's personal

experiences about getting onto Lexapro, getting off Lexapro, feeling better, and

healing.

Thank You.

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[Guest guest]

I was on Lexapro for two years and loved it.  It made my anxiety copable so

that I could go about my life, cope with my job and my personal life, and take

things more in stride.  Once I felt strong again, I weaned off the Lexapro (no

problems at all getting off it) and have been off it for two years now and am

coping far better than I did pre-Lexapro.  So, it got me through a tough

period, and seems to be working now even though I'm not taking it(!).

 

--Diane

From: Barbara <bjarrett@...>

Subject: Re: Thinking of Taking Lexapro

Lexapro

Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 11:16 PM

 

Sometimes a short term run (say 6 months) of an AD can help get you on the right

track along with various therapies. And keep in mind that there are alot of

different AD's out there and if Lexapro doesn't seem to be a good fit there are

others. And one of them will work well for you.

In sympathy I can say I've been where you are. Not fun. But it is beatable. When

I was at this point I felt like I had nothing left to lose. And the medication

made a huge difference in my life. Give it a try and if it doesn't work be very

vocal with your doc(s) and and let him/her/them know. You have to work with

them.

Welcome to the group!

Barbara

Thinking of Taking Lexapro

Hello,

I recently had what used to be called a " Nervous Breakdown " and I am very scared

and depressed. I went to see a psychopharmacologist and he wants me to get onto

Lexapro. Despite some history of psychiatric troubles (I'm 52), I've never tried

antidepressants and one part of me would love to see if I can avoid being

medicated in this way. I am open to all opinions and people's personal

experiences about getting onto Lexapro, getting off Lexapro, feeling better, and

healing.

Thank You.

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