Posted by Mariposa on October 22, 2003, at 18:14:20
In reply to 2nd day on Lexapro--concerns, posted by Braxl on October 22, 2003, at 16:19:59
> My question to all of you is: were you apprehensive about getting help either through Lexapro or counseling?
I have been depressed as a result of insomnia most of adult life. I never thought about getting help as I was skeptical (and still am) about paying someone gobs of money to listen to me complain about how bad I had it. I do not have a good opinion of the mental health professionals in general and did not feel I could trust them. I was pxd' Lexapro for PMDD (severe PMS). The gyn doc would not let me increase to 20mg and I had to go through the *mill* (counselor, pdoc) to get my dosage increased. Not FUN, but I did it because Lex has helped me so much.
And I do worry about long-term effects on the body, liver, brain, etc. Since Lex has only been around a short time, there are no *long-term usage* studies.
What I mean is I wonder if coming back to center will make me less creative?
I wouldn't think so. At first Lex made me foggy, not able to make decisions, or concentrate. Now I find I have less nagging worries bothering me all the time and I get things done.
> Have any of you wrestled with this? Being afraid of what is to come, even if it promises to be good?
Of course! And because of that I almost quit taking lex around end of 2nd week and then again around 4th week. I was a pessimist and sure the darn stuff would NOT work for ME! Support from this board is what got me through, people here are great and supportive. Hope you don't mind the wordy response.
Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress!~~~8|8
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