Do I have a problem or no?

Question

I recently stopped taking Lexapro and now I think im getting depressed. I think part of it is depression and the other part is that I am just not happy with my life. I work a minimun wage job and cant stand it. Yet, im 20, and I work with 35-45 year olds who earn the same wage as me and I just wanna like give them my money because I know they have it harder than me, with most of them having families and kids I suppose. I seriously wanna like cry over this. I not only feel this towards co-worker but anyone who is struggling in life, or has other problems. Anyway, taking lexapro kinda put all these feelings on the back burner and I didnt feel any emotion at all. I didnt like that. Some of this is probably depression but, I think alot of it is reality. What to do?

Answer 1

Try a different antidepressant....something else might not take all of your emotions away but still make you so you're not so depressed. I wish I knew you...you seem like such a kind person.

Answer 2

if you decided to stop taking the pills and deal with it right now, could you? could you just DECIDE never to take it again? i think you need to answer that question before u can decide if you have a problem or not... listen having an OK life can be very depressing especially if your the kinda person who enjoys being passionate and if ur full of energy and life...
listen your 20 if you want to achieve more in life and want to feel more fulfilled, take on more responsibility, become more hard working, try out new things, you could try getting a diploma or a course or an entire degree in your free time. get a hobby, play a sport, make younger friends and push your limits.
you can find a religon, go bungee jumping, join an advertising agency, teach kids whatever, dont let your spiceless life get you down and make u feel sorry for yourself!
if ur were old i can understand! c'mon you have your whole life and a whole lot of oppurtunity, set a goal so that this job ur doing will feel like something your doing TOWARDS that goal...
i hope i helped! i know what self pity can make you do!

Answer 3

I agree that some of it is reality. I'm the same way. Some of us are very compassionate people. We wear our hearts and emotions on our sleeve. It's very difficult to see someone suffering, or to see someone work so very hard and get little compensation in return. We want to make the world better for everyone, but know in our heart that is impossible.

You could certainly have some depression, and could very well need treatment if you're having trouble coping with it. But maybe if you set some goals for yourself, to improve your life or your job, that will give you something to look forward to, to work hard for, and it will take your concentration off of how you feel and point it toward actively helping yourself. Can you take some classes on a part time basis, to learn a new trade or job? Can you read the want-ads, get up all your nerve and find a job that might be more exciting or pay more?

As for the co-workers who struggle in life, keep in mind that part of the reason they struggle is because of choices they made/make. Sure some people have very bad luck, illness, etc. that affects their life. But we've seen time and time again that if they truly want to change their life, they can. If you want to help people who need assistance, volunteer somewhere. Working in a soup kitchen, going online and finding volunteering opportunities (perhaps where other young people volunteer) may help you feel more empowered and better about yourself. And you'll actually see people being helped because of something you're doing.

I have heard that Lexapro and other psychotropic drugs can numb your emotions. There are many different meds out there; you may want to ask your doctor if there's another that would work better for you. I truly wish you luck. I hope you will get up all your energy and courage and emotion and find something in your life that helps you feel happier and fulfilled.

Answer 4

Lexapro, was probably not the right choice of medication for you. Go see a doctor, there are plenty of medications out there that will work with you, without the side effects of having "no emotions".
As for your job, maybe it's time to change to something else, or perhaps go to school and try to better yourself so you're not at a low paying job.
Hope you feel better.

Answer 5

Maybe you should consider volunteering in your free time and looking for a job you'll enjoy doing. I know that might sound impossible but some people really enjoy their work. Also think of doing volunteering abroad, I did before and it was truly a life changing experience... And I'm only eighteen. Seriously, crying about it won't help anything. You need to motivate yourself and gear all that negative energy towards doing something useful and fulfilling with your life...

Whilst still enjoying it at the same time =)

Answer 6

Talk to your doctor. There are other antidepressants that may work better for you. It took me quite a while to find a good combination of antidepressants that allow me feel normal.

Answer 7

You need to go back on the Lexapro. Try a lesser dosage. It comes in 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg.

Answer 8

go see a doctor..

Answer 9

contact your doctor.