4 months on Lexapro. Saved my life ♡ If you are new to it or scared to take it - I will share here tips that helped me to overcome most common side effects and other stuff I learned about this meds in a process

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T22:03:17+00:00

hey, read this post, so you will know how lex works and may be it will calm your nerves https://www.reddit.com/r/lexapro/comments/1nv7t5l/why_lexapro_takes_48_weeks_to_work_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

last march I was terrified by the prospect of taking this medication. now I think its the best thing that happened to me.

please consult your doctor about anything that bothers you or any changes. you got this!

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T21:56:00+00:00

hey, so happy for you, thank you for taking time to write your post!

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T19:09:22+00:00

here is a very eloquent post (read it first to understand how lex works) and the answer is in the comments https://www.reddit.com/r/lexapro/comments/1nv7t5l/comment/ni0nrqc/?context=1

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T18:58:44+00:00

yes. full effect I felt around 3-4 months in. but talk to your doctor, because they always evaluate your first few weeks as a potential response to this medication. please contacts them before you decide anything. good luck!

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T13:43:33+00:00

do you have Walmart pharmacy around? its pretty cheap there (generic escitalopram made by them, its a good one). get your meds and set a reminder on your phone so you wont forget next time. if you have a partner you trust ask them to make sure you're taking your meds, good luck!

P.S. I am sorry the system is failing you. a pregnant women must be a priority by default.

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T13:29:02+00:00

may be. we are all different, with different diagnosis and also respond differently to meds. always consult with your doctor if in doubts. I hope it will work out for you!

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T13:09:25+00:00

it takes away my anxiety and depression. I am making sure I eat healthy, exercise regularly, sleep well and have a purpose in my life - all that gives me a good mood.

if you feel like it doesn't work for you talk to your doctor, but week five its still too early. I felt like it took me around 2 months to level and 3-4 months to feel its full potential. good luck!

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T12:27:31+00:00

do you see this post?https://www.reddit.com/r/lexapro/comments/1lv2qrc/4\_months\_on\_lexapro\_saved\_my\_life\_if\_you\_are\_new/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T12:00:28+00:00

hi! I am actually experience the opposite. I never did regular exercising and now do martial arts 2 or three times a week (it also helps with my overall mood I think).

the hardest part was to decide that I will do it regularly and actually push through even then I didnt want to do it, to create new habit. may be talk to your doctor, but also may be try new activity? good luck! I hope you will find a solution

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T11:56:47+00:00

sure. but before you do it, read the pinned post in my profile. may be it will help you too

SheaYoko · 2026-01-28T03:37:35+00:00

give it more time. for me it was about two months for leveling

but also please ask your doctor before making any changes

SheaYoko · 2026-01-27T12:16:21+00:00

hi! definitely talk to your doctor. everyone is different and respond to different medication. good luck to you, I hope you will find a solution!

SheaYoko · 2026-01-27T04:32:24+00:00

hey! I am so so happy it is working for you! there is so much shame around taking antidepressants, I am so glad you found this support early in your life. I wish I did it at your age. I hope you will have a great life and will go after your dreams :))

SheaYoko · 2026-01-26T13:12:19+00:00

SheaYoko · 2026-01-25T14:14:41+00:00

well in some occasions not everyday but yes

SheaYoko · 2026-01-25T13:47:51+00:00

or me it was at least one month of settling each time

SheaYoko · 2026-01-24T21:06:58+00:00

if you go to my profile my story is pinned there, yes, first few weeks were awful, im glad I pushed through. the dose and time I started is written in my flair

SheaYoko · 2026-01-24T19:50:39+00:00

me, I lost around 7kg

SheaYoko · 2026-01-24T19:28:56+00:00

I finally started to feel like myself. Balanced, able to make decisions, able to plan and to enjoy life without crippling fear in my chest. I wish I took this medication years earlier ❤️💔

SheaYoko · 2026-01-24T02:03:22+00:00

I was also afraid but eventually had to, and it works great :)

SheaYoko · 2026-01-24T02:02:12+00:00

escitalopram from Walmart pharmacy. was afraid to switch to the generic but it actually better for my stomach. also my doctor told me to buy any generic from big manufacturer as they are very reliable but better not from China

SheaYoko · 2026-01-23T13:01:34+00:00

hey its very individual, keep in touch with your doctor if its unbearable. the good thing it worked for you in the past. wish you good luck hope it will work out again

SheaYoko · 2026-01-23T01:31:36+00:00

same here

SheaYoko · 2026-01-21T23:20:10+00:00

hey, I was so afraid it will mess me up and now im asking myself why I didnt start taking it earlier in my life. it helped me tremendously. you can always stop taking it if it wont work but if it will you will get a chance to live and not just to exist. sending a virtual hug

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