Saturday, May 23, 2009

My Old Friend Lexapro

Here is my fuse without Lexapro ____

Here is my fuse with Lexapro _____________________________________________

I think I need my Lexapro back!


Around last July or so after about a year of struggling to cope with working mother's guilt, general anxiety over every issue big or small, a very short fuse and overwhelming feelings of being overwhelmed...ALL OF THE TIME I talked finally convenced myself to talk to my doctor and was put on Lexapro. Asking for help to cope was VERY hard for me but I was so glad I did back then. I helped so much back then and I only had to take it for 3 months and have been off of it since October. I have told several people how weird it was....it was like I got to where it was really hard to function before I started taking it and when I didn't need it anymore my body knew because I couldn't really function with the medication.

I think I may need it again because my fuse is so short lately, I am having a hard time staying focused and I have bouts of being very anxious.

I don't know what to do...I am going to think it over for a while.

4 comments:

  1. You know where I stand on this, however everyone's views are not as loose as mine :) Do what is best for you and in the end it will be best for everyone one around you!

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  2. I concur with Jess on this one. Only you and your doctor can decide. Do what you have to do and if it makes you a happier mom, who is it hurting?

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  3. I would definitely not hesitate to talk to the doctor if you think getting back on Lexipro would help, especially because you know that you most likely just need it for a short period of time. Do what works. :-)

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  4. I agree with everyone else....you have to do what works for you. If taking medication helps, then by all means - take it. I had a really hard time coming to terms with taking all of the medication that I do. After hurting myself (and everyone around me), I learned that I do have to have it to make it, so I take it. Talk to your Doctor...he will help you make the right decision.

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