Possibly going back on Lexapro | The Therapy Center | Page 1

left plume Feb 15, 2025, 10:24 PM

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I've been off of Lexapro for maybe a year now. I tried to manage my anxiety and depression holistically with supplements, meditation, some of my own spiritual practices, along with therapy and a lot of reading. I just don't think it's enough to my stress and the ruminating thoughts that I have.

I also haven't been sleeping through the night for the last few weeks. I thought it may have been my mattress cover, but I took it off and I'm still having issues.

If you've been following along with my posts, I had a conversation with my ex on Monday that caused a panic attack. The panic attack hangover may be contributing to some of this too, because I was at least eating okay before that happened. Now I have no interest in food really!

There are just too many things going on, and I think I need the extra assistance. I'm hesitatant to go back on because I've been on and off medication since I was at least 14 (I'll be 32 next week). My family wasn't able to afford therapy for a long period of time, so they just kept me on the medication. As I grew older, I couldn't find the time to go to therapy and really put in the work. I didn't really put a lot of focus on it until I was about 28.

My point is that I'm fucking sick of it!

upbeat ibex Feb 16, 2025, 12:15 AM

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your story is saddening

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you don't deserve this at all

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you want to end all the stresses in your life without the use of antidepressants, right?

cobalt dawn Feb 16, 2025, 12:19 AM

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Hey I'm also on lexapro

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How has being in it affected you long term @left plume

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I kind of feel like it might have numbed me emotionally

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But I also don't know if it's the medication or what

upbeat ibex Feb 16, 2025, 12:22 AM

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i will save you from the hell that is your stress

left plume Feb 16, 2025, 1:13 AM

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upbeat ibex i will save you from the hell that is your stress

Respectfully, I don't think you can.

left plume Feb 16, 2025, 1:14 AM

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cobalt dawn How has being in it affected you long term <@894596147530833940>

When I was on it, I didn't feel numb. It controlled some of anxiety for sure.

left plume Feb 16, 2025, 1:14 AM

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cobalt dawn But I also don't know if it's the medication or what

It could be a lot of things. It took me nearly 15 years to find a medication that actually works well for me.

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But there's also outside factors (work, school, family, relationships, etc) and the internal (trauma).

cobalt dawn Feb 16, 2025, 1:20 AM

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left plume When I was on it, I didn't feel numb. It controlled some of anxiety for sure.

I see thanks for sharing

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I don't think I can ever get off of it, it's just the only thing that makes me functional

left plume Feb 16, 2025, 1:32 AM

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cobalt dawn I don't think I can ever get off of it, it's just the only thing that makes me f...

I mean, if you're not happy with it, you can talk to your doctor.

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Do you do any therapy along with it?

terse quest Feb 16, 2025, 9:22 AM

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left plume I've been off of Lexapro for maybe a year now. I tried to manage my anxiety and ...

which module of therapy do u go to?

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whats your treatment plan? if they even offered you any

cobalt dawn Feb 16, 2025, 10:26 PM

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left plume Do you do any therapy along with it?

Eh not really

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