Posted by lil' jimi on June 4, 2003, at 14:04:55
In reply to Lexapro and Eating Disorders « WantingToKnowMore, posted by Dr. Bob on June 3, 2003, at 22:13:25
hey WantingToKnowMore!
you wrote:
> > Have any of you heard of prescribing Lexapro for people with bulemia? I wonder if this is like a which came first thing, the chicken or the egg, in that perhaps the depression should be treated first since this could be what's causing the eating disorder. So then is it that once you're not depressed anymore the ED can be examined and treated? Wondering what people's thoughts were on this.Felcity wrote also:
>> Since I've been on Lexapro, I've found myself able to resist food. Maybe I've always found strength and normalcy in eating, but since I've been on the medication, I've cut back significantly on my food portions and have found that I am able to tell myself that I don't need to eat. I fear that I could get to the point where I am losing weight too fast, but, at the same time, I don't care. I don't know if this makes any sense whatsoever or if this is even what you're wanting to know, but I needed to share.so now i write:
.... i have been on lexapro since march ... never have had any eating related symptoms nor side-effects ....However, your message resonates with my lex experience...... i have been much more alert to my appetite and much more aware of food intake and all of the feelings that go with these issues since i have been on lex ..... it's like i had never thought about food issues before, which isn't strictly true, but comparatively, i am now so much more alert to my hunger and what i eat ..... and i does seem to me that food Tastes better ......
yet i have not gained any weight to speak of .... it is as if being more aware has let me exercise more options or control .... like i can let myself go hungry Or eat, which ever .... but i do get Real cranky if i don't eat, so .....
i hope this relates for you and helps you ...
and thanks for your post!
TAKE CARE !!!!
~ jim
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