New and Help/Advice
Hello and Welcome…
I remember when I was where you are at now and if lexapro works as
well for you as it has for me you will be feeling much better,
depending on your brain chemistry, metabolism, etc. in a few weeks or
so.
When you mention being a “lifer” on medication it brought to mind how
people with diabetes have to take oral or insulin medication for the
rest of their lives or they’ll die…or cancer patients have to take
medication for long periods of time or…etc. Mental illness is a
disease as well and if it requires me to take medication for the rest
of my life in order to feel “happy,” “normal,” and that life is worth
living then by all means I’ll do it. It’s a small price to pay in my
opine. Just take it one day at a time for now…it’s easier that
way - some people do need to take meds for the rest of their lives
others don’t…some like to feel depressed and stop taking their meds
or meds stop working, whatever…just enjoy the journey. Don’t be
surprised if, when you start feeling better and good about yourself,
others around you try to bring you down - don’t give them that power.
Good Luck…
tori
November 29th, 2006 at 7:06 pm
Hello and Welcome…
You remind me of me before I started taking lexapro…depending on your
brain chemistry, metabolism etc. you should start feeling something in
a few weeks or so.
In so far as being a “lifer” it brings to mind diabetics who have to
take oral or insulin medication for the rest of their lives or die, or
people with cancer etc…
If taking medication for the rest of my life brings me happiness,
peace, and a reason to get up in the morning and live…then I’m more
than willing to take it.
Some people don’t like feeling happy, or get something out of
depression or stop taking their meds for whatever reason - goes on and
on - just take it one day at a time and enjoy the journey.
good luck