What They DON'T Tell You About LEXAPRO | What I Wish I Knew Before Therapy & Anxiety Medication
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Why is No one talking about how HARD it is to actually go to therapy and get on medication. I wanted to share my story in the hope that it helps someone out there struggling. I was on Lexapro (Escitalopram) for 14 months, and it's changed my life. While I'm not advocating for this medication, I want anyone struggling with their mental health to get help whether it's through therapy, a doctor, or medication. I think it’s important to talk about not being okay, and getting the help you need to feel better. Just like any other body part, your mental health is just as important.
Take care of yourself, and speak up when you don’t know how. You don’t have to struggle alone.
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What They DON'T Tell You About LEXAPRO | What I Wish I Knew Before Anxiety Medication
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Good for you! I have been on lexapro for a solid 20 years, therapy for about ten of them, and have finally accepted that I am probably a lexapro lifer. I lead a pretty normal life on lexapro and off lexapro I lead a miserable and abnormal life. After all this time I don't have any side effects aside from some intimacy issues, but I am also 40 and perimenopausal after being pregnant for much of my 30's, so it could very well be that too haha. Great vid.
Oh but if I forget a few doses I do get brain zaps, and if I titrate up or down (I may o between 10-40mg over the course of the year) I feel a bit icky for a few days. Attempted many times to come off them but my anxiety becomes uncontrollable when I get below 10mg.
@@asspatsandsuperchats6578a pill is not the answer….to,life’s problems. I’m off of everything….never will be captive to a pill.
Wow 20 years. I'm about to start Monday I'm excited. I have OCD, anxiety and depression . I'm ready to get my life back.
@@PrettyDiimples you go get that life back girlfriend! Just be prepared that it takes about 2 weeks to start working so plan lots of comfort and relaxing for that 2 weeks xx
I got a prescription , and it's been sitting on my desk for 3 days. Medications terrify me...ironically, I am anxious about taking it, lol. Why do I feel so confused about all this?! Hearing great outcomes gives me hope, though. I feel like I'm just trying to pull the band aid off, but I need to build momentum.
You are amazing for telling your story. It’s helping farrrrrrrrr more ppl than the number shown in the comments. Thank you thank you and thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!♥️
Thank you so much! 😊 😅
I have had a long road finding a good therapist as well. And as you said, the effort and the presence of mind to know if the therapist is working for you or not, is so so difficult when you’re really struggling. We have to keep being determined to help ourselves. It’s not easy!
This has been the most relatable video for me. The importance to talk about this is unmeasurable, we must continue to create community this way. Thank you for the generosity of your talk about this
I'm so glad you were able to relate to me! Thank YOU for watching
Your videos have really helped me feel right about my decision to take Lexapro. I got my prescription 3 weeks ago, but have struggled about actually taking it. I started yesterday and hope this works for me. I also have a supportive therapist, glad you found one too. 😊
Girl.. same..!! I pray that she keeps making these kind of videos
How is it going ?
Update? 🙏
I truly love you. I appreciate you taking the time out to help other people who are going through what you are.❤❤❤
I reached the “fuck it” moment. I have severe health anxiety, diagnosed MDD, GAD, Panic Disorder and OCD. So today is day 3 of lexapro 10mg. I take it in the morning, and the only thing I am noticing so far is I wake up around 2-3am and cannot go back to sleep for about 2 hours unless I take a Xanax then I will fall back to sleep within 30 minutes.
Wow!! This is me right now and just called my Dr to start anxiety meds after refusing. Going back to therapy after saying I didn’t need it. Then I see this video. Thank you!!
So we can get back off it?
@@cassandraalegria308 yea! You don’t need to stay on meds forever. I took them for a year. Stopped taking them. I still feel great.
@@Housewarmin thank you!! I see my Dr on Wednesday and therapist this weekend. 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story and experience taking antidepressants! People have too many biases regarding medication which could actually change their life for better.
Thank you for sharing your story. I just started Lexapro yesterday. My psychiatrist put me on 5mg. I’m nervous about this, but I look forward to potentially seeing change.
Good luck!!
Hello, I am right with you. My physician placed me on Lexapro three days ago 5 mg. I am nervous to start, but I can say, after listening to her share her story I do feel better we got this!
Please update on how Lexapro works for you. Thanks.
@@momoney4227Hi! How do you feel now?
I just started lexapro yesterday for anxiety I've been suffering with. Your videos have been a big reassurance, thank younfor that.
Good luck on your journey!
Wow, so well spoken. Thank you for sharing, it’s really helping me to feel less alone.
After one week and upping to 10mg yesterday, I already see changes. Small, but I see them. Yesterday I had a trigger and I didn't spiral into my dark, aggressive thoughts and my body didn't clench. My anxiety is very defensive and damaging to my body from all that negative thoughts and it was a miracle to me that I was able to rationalize and let go. After one f-ing week!! Yeah, why didn't I do this before? 😅 Can't wait to see more positive changes. 😇 As I'm writing, I'm about to go to work and I feel my stomach and my heart, but it's a little bit lighter than just few days ago. And it makes me hopefull this thing is going to make changes I need. I'm not capable to do it myself and I needed this help from this little pill. Who ever invented it, bless you, my man. 😁
I always am amazed at how one little pill changed my life. It was crazy. I kept realizing that normal people don't live in fear like i did. Im so glad to hear you are seeing improvements!
I appreciate this video. I have had anxiety all my life. I can go back and tell you even how I felt in kindergarten. I can even tell you the night mares I had at 7 and I’m 28 years old…. I finally decided to go to a doctor to start this whole process atter begging myself for 6 months I finally made an appointment. I just want to stay in bed and never come out. I’m so scared
Me too, I have memories of being 8-9 years old and having a panic attack in assembly. My anxiety as a teenager was way to high. How I have lived in fear and scared of everything it’s been horrible
Thank you for sharing my story. I am on the same timeline and journey.
Love your videos thank you so much for the information… ❤
Of Course!!
Thank you for this. This how I feel
I appreciate you sharing yourself. Much love fam ❤
Thanks for this Mars…I have a fear of the fear of taking medication because I’ve heard horror stories and then you have to taper slowly. But I think I am a life longer because of severe chronic illnesses …i cant cope anymore.
Everyone’s journey is different. So do what’s best for you x
You do talk alot and I loved listening 😊to every word thank you for sharing your journey blowing you much love and happiness ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉
I just started 3 days ago. The only bad side effect I have is not being able to sleep it's driving me crazy. But I keep hearing good things about it especially for social anxiety. I'm going to try to stick with it...
I’m not a doctor, but switching when you take it can help with side effects. Like taking it at night vs in the morning. It helped me with the drowsiness, but everyone is different.
The doctor gave me also clozepam to take with. Like 3 drops at night and I feel better bcs of clonazepam which is Calming. Cause Lexapro gives more anxiety at first
How’s it going?
Don't even start meds, as harmless as they seem, they are not. Look for natural remedies,those meds are neurotoxins that are damaging your liver and kidneys, there are so many foods, herbs , meditation,psychotherapy, try everything but meds, they only hurt you in the long run
Thanxs a lot! You helped me a lot to understand why I have to start Cipralex now and go to theraphy afterwards. Thank you and take care! ❤
Black teen girl here sending this video to my family before starting lexapro despite them being vehemently against it
How’s it going?
Tapering off lexapro is hell. This drug is scary
Thank you so much! I'm going to get to the other side of that hill!
I’m rooting for you!!
Omg we sound a like on everything!!! I jyst started Lexapro was scare but what i got to loose so started again 5mg i was on zoloft now 4 days in waiting for it to kick in
I started therapy weeks after I started having anxiety. The therapist did not help me at all. I used to call her my gossip lady 😂😂. She wouldn’t pick my brain.. I would ask questions and got answers that were so vague. Ugh 😑
I got discouraged and did not put the effort on finding another one.
Finding the right fit can take time, but it's worth the effort to keep searching for someone who truly understands and helps you. Don't give up on therapy altogether - the right therapist can make a world of difference.
Love that analogy
Thanks for sharing. I started mine at low dose 5mg in for a week and a half. Next week im to start taking 10 mg. U motivate me to be patient
How did the increase go?
How is it going
Hello 👋 Great video you really expressed yourself well very helpful thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
You are a blessing!
Did you ever imagine that you could feel the way you felt when you were dealing with anxiety? Was it like feeling normal again, like a new you?
Exactly!!
I was just prescribed Lexapro so I thought I'd do a little research. I was turned off to taking medication but I just couldn't take it anymore so I'm giving it's a shot.
I don't think I'd be able go through therapy because it's costly and I just don't have time, but I found it can be a huge release just to talk about it with the right person.
It sounds like you're taking a brave step forward in prioritizing your mental health. It's completely understandable to feel hesitant about medication, but it's important to explore options that can help you feel better. Talking about your feelings, whether with a therapist or a trusted person in your life, can indeed be incredibly beneficial. Remember, taking care of yourself is a journey, and finding what works for you is key. Wishing you all the best on your path to wellness.
How is it working for your body
@@Mrsbribradley
I've had no problems except for mild drowsiness and mood swings, but it was over in about a week from starting. For me it helped with the health issues I already had, I was skinny, anemic, and suffered from terrible fatigue spells. After getting my anxiety under control all those problems gradually disappeared.
❤❤❤❤big facts ...
Did you experience side effects during the first 6 weeks ?
Thank you so much for doing this video. I could really tell you were speaking from your heart. It means a lot listening to someone I can relate to.
Dry mouth, excessive sweating and drowsiness. I started taking it at night to not feel drowsy during the day. After a month or so the sweating wore off (it was also summer). And the dry mouth was only about a week. 🤍 I’m so glad this video helped!
Thank you!
@13:39 FACTTSSS 😭😭😭
Did you have any withdrawal symptoms when coming off lex?
No, I didn't
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😢 thank you
The thing is that when they tell you to consider medication is because by what you tell them ecc they would probably think .. you need a medicine because the way they see you and hear what you say ec.. but yeah you need to try more n more before u find
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Does it effects with social anxiety?
Try a carnivore diet! Seriously, that will change your mind - literally. Just try it, you might be totally surprised and you can always add other foods back in. Carnivore is the ultimate elimination diet. No one is allergic to meat, it's alway vegetables or fruit we react to. I've been on carnivore 1 year and now found that adding some fruit and some veggies is ok for me. I added one item at a time and could see exactly what affected me in which way.... the best to you!
How’s the diet going?
Do you also feel that burning sensation on your chest and stomach?
Do you know anything aboutt getting pregnant veing on antidepressant ? Does it affect the baby?
How many weeks does the meds work on you? I have anxiety too and my biggest problem is agoraphobia. So I took antidepressants too ( Jovia) I'm from Philippines btw.
I was on 10mg of Lexapro for 6 weeks and found that it wasn’t working. My doctor then put me on 20mg of Lexapro and after about 3 weeks I felt it was definitely working. Most of the time, a doctor will start you off on the lowest dose, then increase the dose if you need more.
@@Housewarmin I'm noticing that my meds is working but just minimal, I'm planning to put it on mg 20mg but maybe next appointment with my doctor
@@raymondsalundaguit_3me tooo
@@raymondsalundaguit_3hi. How's your anxiety now
Why are so many American-women taking lexapro?
There could be various reasons why many American women are prescribed Lexapro. Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are prevalent, and Lexapro is commonly prescribed to help manage symptoms. Additionally, societal pressures, hormonal changes, and stressors may contribute to the need for medication to support mental well-being.
Quick question might sound dumb but 😩 are you saying it took you 7 years to get where you are today or to decide that you wanted to be on medication?
It took me 7 years to finally say YES to medication. After starting medication, it only took me 2 months to feel better. After a year, I stopped medication. and I feel wonderful!
@@Housewarmin whew I’ve struggled with social anxiety for every bit of 5 years & still is been on lexapro for about 6 weeks now & hope to feel a difference after watching your video!
@@toritheebratt02 Did you gain weight?
@@BlackRose-yp4bl no ! I’ve actually lost some weight .
Lexapro certainly didn't work for me.
I'm sorry to hear that Lexapro wasn't effective for you. Finding the right medication can be a journey, but I hope you're able to explore other options with your doctor to find what works best for you.
Also,
Could you drink alcohols while taking them?
Yes you can drink
I drank alcohol and thinking about the fact that.. omg if I drink alcohol I'm gonna get anxiety then I got it. But I did it happiky again without thinking about ANYTHING AND NOTHING HAPPEEND honestly. And it also depends on how much medications you take cause if you taking a light dose a few alcohol won't harm it will just decrease the effect of the medicine
You can NOT drink alcohol while taking lexapro. It should say it on the bottle.
Nah I wouldn’t do that. If you do, sip it because it feels like round drank more than you actually have. I’ve blacked out before Sb’s busted my lip by taking just 1 regular shot so please be careful
Did you gain weight on Lexapro?
Yes
The ending sound like u stop Lexapro or you got back on curious
I’m not on Lexapro anymore. I stopped in May 2023.
Do you still struggle with your issues.
Not as nearly as much as before. No suicidal ideation, self harm, or delusions. My social anxiety is still there but only about 20% now. Also my emotionas are definitely more manageable. @@jenniferchamberlain1393
I’m so scared of weight gain on lexapro
Would you rather struggle with mental health issues or be a few pounds overweight?
@@Housewarmin the past year I worked hard to lose 30 pounds and be a healthy weight I think that’s why I’m so afraid
@@maplesyrup6052I lost 25 pounds this year and am nervous about weight gain as well. I am going to keep counting calories and keep monitoring my weight. I think it’ll be ok if you stay on top of your diet.
Therapy is so expensive, I honestly only could stick it out for a few months to figure out a medicine plan and use services like NURX for the prescription
Then you realize only the rich can afford it. And that's why medication cheaper that's crazy!!! Is a lot of therapies out there... and they expensive