My doctor prescribed Lexapro for me and I didn't even finish the starter pack.... I went on 10 mg for 1 week and a day
(8 days). I couldn't eat or really do anything, and in the mornings I would whake up and be paniced. They did help me stay calm some but other times it was just worse. I could never eat and I lost a lot of weight(I'm small to begin with) and I'm still depressed to this day. My main cause for depression is this http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsK6Qlk1FeJ7hPtHt1LRUT7sy6IX?qid=20060913074323AAi8GKX. Just go to the link and please read.... I ended up clearing everything up to my girlfriend yesterday and she cried some. Then she wrote me and email and said she doesn't hold it against me and she trusts me. I cried so much when telling her and now today is the day after and I'm still upset. I worry so much about this relationship. Does it get better as I get older? I'm 17. I hope I did the right thing by telling her. It didn't bother her as much as i thought.
2006-09-18 03:46:00 · 3 answers · asked by John 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I pray a lot over this.... I just wish I wouldn't be so worried all the time.... This is my first love and I don't want to lose her. I'm never happy anymore.... Maybe since I cleared things up things may get a little better.... What do you think?
2006-09-18 03:47:06 · update #1
I don't think Lexapro is the right medication for you, there are sooo many out there you need to just find the right doctor and its all trial and error...
Don't go back on Lexapro if you had all those side effects. I was on lexapro, it did nothing for me except make me shaky, then i was on zoloft and i thought i was going insane, then i tried prozac and i had every side effect the wrote on the label... finally i got on effexor and its been great... when it comes to anxiety and depression its all about finding what works best with your body... ~~and sounds like in your situation it has alot to do with relationships which means its probably just temporary depression and you should tell your doctor that as well... that you have been going through a rough time "lately" and not your whole life (unless of course you have been depressed since you were a kid) so he can perscribe something with a quicker effect like zanex or prozac... cause alot of the meds take like 2 to 3 weeks to kick in but they are often perscribed for years...
2006-09-18 04:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by BeachLvr2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about another anti depressant. Anti depressants can be prescribed for short term use.
It could be that you don't need any anti depressants and you might be able to use just Cognitive Therapy where you visit a psychologist and express your thoughts-feelings-and so forth. If you opt for this, take in mind that it may not be a quick process and the most important thing is to be totally honest. You might be amazed as to what could be the root cause of your depression.
As far as your age, just because you are young doesn't mean that your feelings are insignificant. People of all ages can worry and have stress. As you get older, you may be better to face and deal with your feelings. But this always the case.
I honestly feel that cognitive therapy would work wonders for you. Insurance will cover it. If you can't afford it-try contacting your local mental health agency. They offer low or no cost treatment.
2006-09-18 11:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by Hestia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor for a different antidepressant...sometimes it can take a few tries to find the right one for you......
2006-09-18 10:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by myheartisjames 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋