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Posted by Noni on March 28, 2004, at 2:11:05
I've been reading messages on here and wondered if anyone had experience of self-harm actually increasing with Lexapro. I was cutting myself before beginning treatment, but since starting on 10mg a day of Lexapro about four months ago, the cutting has actually increased. Not sure if this is just circumstance-related (workload, loneliness, Master degree deadlines etc) or a result of the drugs. I have just started taking 15mg a day, at my doctor and psychologist's suggestion, and feel brighter; hope it decreases the urge to cut (getting tired of wearing long-sleeved shirts in a hot climate!).
I know this isn't a self-harm forum, but wondered if anyone had any experience or advice. Also how people react to the scars when they see them - worried about losing my job but tired of feeling ashamed and hiding everything.Thanks,
Noni
Posted by Dinah on March 28, 2004, at 11:48:09
In reply to Lexapro and self-harm, posted by Noni on March 28, 2004, at 2:11:05
I did in fact start cutting on Luvox, and the behavior was considerably reduced when I went off it. Luvox didn't even cause any agitation, so that's not it. There's something in the Psycho-Babble Tips section (I think) about how SSRI's can be disinhibiting in some people. So that if, for example, you tend to fight self injury urges, the will to fight it might be less on an SSRI. I'm paraphrasing big time. But I do think it's possible.
That's why my therapist hasn't campaigned to get me to start taking antidepressants even when I'm depressed. He really *hates* self injury as a coping mechanism.
Posted by Noni on March 28, 2004, at 23:18:57
In reply to Re: Lexapro and self-harm » Noni, posted by Dinah on March 28, 2004, at 11:48:09
Dinah, thanks for the response. I'll check it out, and talk it over with my therapist when I see her next. Glad to hear your cutting has been reduced.
Take care,
Noni
> I did in fact start cutting on Luvox, and the behavior was considerably reduced when I went off it. Luvox didn't even cause any agitation, so that's not it. There's something in the Psycho-Babble Tips section (I think) about how SSRI's can be disinhibiting in some people. So that if, for example, you tend to fight self injury urges, the will to fight it might be less on an SSRI. I'm paraphrasing big time. But I do think it's possible.
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> That's why my therapist hasn't campaigned to get me to start taking antidepressants even when I'm depressed. He really *hates* self injury as a coping mechanism.
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