Posted by Questionmark on February 14, 2003, at 23:58:39
In reply to Should I go on Medicaton (Lexapro)?, posted by vail on February 14, 2003, at 0:51:33
You probably are depressed-- i mean, if you feel you're depressed then you probably are, right? But i would advise against starting the Lexapro. SSRIs like Lexapro usually make one more apathetic and unable to cry and feel emotion-- something you already seem to be having a problem with. Also, they might work for awhile and then gradually do nothing more than make you feel empty, and then by that time you're addicted to the drug and can't go off without a (sometimes long) period of withdrawal. Look into it. Withdrawal is very underestimated when it comes to SSRIs (and other antideps. probably). Sorry to be a pessimist, but i think i'm right. (i was on Paxil for 2 years, btw.) Good luck.
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