All about Lexapro

Welcome Lisa,
Isn’t it great to feel “better.” What a concept.
I don’t understand the “fear” people have of taking medication that
makes them feel better esp. because of weight gain. There are ways
to lose weight but there is no way of changing brain chemistry except
taking medication. It’s hard enough to find something that works and
then when you find it, not to take it, to me is just insane and
selfish. Then again, some people feel comfortable with a familiar
feeling such as depression/panic or anxiety. Feeling positive is
anathema to many.
Liz, if you know you’re hurting others and have something that you
know works except your fear of weight gain, and you’re not taking it -
talk with your doc about your fears…that’s what he/she is there
for. Everybody’s different…I took paxil, prozac etc. too, and I
never went through withdrawal or any other problems getting off any
of them. Didn’t gain weight either…Lexapro I have gained weight
and I’ve lost half of what I gained - had to change the way I ate and
did things when I got “HAPPY!” It’s worth the exchange. Metabolism
no doubt changed when the adrenalin surges that caused panic/anxiety
stopped. I tend to eat more when I’m happy too - can’t eat with the
other stuff going on. Oh well, for what it’s worth.
Good Luck
tori
P.S. Luann, did you ever start taking lexapro or any meds yet? Just
curious :o). How are you feeling?

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