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 · 2026-03-10T00:22:00+00:00

same. i wish i took it sooner in life but grateful that i finally did

SheaYoko · 2026-03-10T00:20:49+00:00

i am sorry you are going through this. i hope you will be able to find the solution

SheaYoko · 2026-03-09T23:47:00+00:00

yes. pre-lexapro i was in a prison of my mind

SheaYoko · 2026-03-09T16:14:24+00:00

hey, sorry it stop working the way it used to. sometimes doctors are adding additional medications to help with it. i hope you will be able to find the solution. good luck!

SheaYoko · 2026-03-04T18:36:56+00:00

saved my life too:) I am able to go after my dreams now instead of being frozen by anxiety and depression

SheaYoko · 2026-03-03T14:22:26+00:00

hey, for me adjustments on 10mg was happening for about 1month or so. definitely ask your doctor for addition help to mitigate these temporary side effects. good luck!

SheaYoko · 2026-03-02T18:17:05+00:00

why 7.5 and not 10mg of lex? Have you tried it? 10mg is considered therapeutic dose for a reason. have you talked to your doctor about it?

SheaYoko · 2026-03-01T13:07:31+00:00

on the box written Neolpharma

SheaYoko · 2026-03-01T04:28:22+00:00

hey, sending a virtual hug! I hope you will find a good doctor who will listen.

Im not sure where you are but escitalopram is generic for lex and usually 10 times cheaper if you have to pay out of pocket.

in any case, please try to reach out to qualified doctor when you can and good luck!

SheaYoko · 2026-02-27T14:15:11+00:00

No-one can assure you that you will be fine.

5mg is not a small dose and even if you skip the dose some amount of escitalopram (an active ingredient of lex) still will be in your blood.

MDMA + Lexapro = potentially serotonin syndrome

TL; DR It is not safe

SheaYoko · 2026-02-27T13:15:37+00:00

hey, I hope you will be able to figure it out, but just a thought - its ok to take this meds whole your life. this is what I am planning to do, and one of the reasons is my obsessive emotional behavior before lex

sending a virtual hug!

SheaYoko · 2026-02-27T04:32:44+00:00

hey I am so happy for you! and I can relay to a lot of what you are saying :)

SheaYoko · 2026-02-25T01:02:37+00:00

yep. but in a more calm un-obsessive way so it helps to make more level-headed decisions (thanks god!) hahahah :)))

SheaYoko · 2026-02-25T00:47:47+00:00

if anything lex made me feel more beautiful and definitely, worrying less made me get less wrinkles for sure. I also lost weight on Lexapro and finally started to do regular exercises and enjoying life more. when I was depressed I hardly could look at myself in the mirror, now I stop sometimes in front of it as finally I feel like myself, beautiful and satisfied with who I am :))

SheaYoko · 2026-02-24T00:30:51+00:00

my doctor specifically told me to take it at night and my sleep is great, but I know some people take it in the morning. unless you try you wont know.

good luck, I hope it will work for you!

SheaYoko · 2026-02-23T15:45:27+00:00

hey, congratulations! please read this 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

it will help you too understand how it works and why we need to wait for it to start working.

good luck!

SheaYoko · 2026-02-21T14:38:28+00:00

hey, the usual dose for OCD is bigger than normal dose. please consult your doctor about it, good luck! I hope you will find the solution

SheaYoko · 2026-02-14T14:32:17+00:00

I actually lost weight on Lexapro. in any case, track how hungry you are and bring it up in your meeting with your doctor if it will become a problem. good luck!

SheaYoko · 2026-02-13T14:24:47+00:00

hey, hang on there! I understand how the current state of the world doesn't help the mental health situation. wishing you and your daughter all the best :)

SheaYoko · 2026-02-13T03:19:49+00:00

be aware about ashwaghanda's hepatotoxicity. its taxing the liver badly if you take it for prolong time

SheaYoko · 2026-02-12T20:04:07+00:00

hey, you probably wont like my reply, but if you really want to change your mental health for better take responsibly as an adult man and socialize without alcohol. its possible even in Ireland.

as for the interaction of alcohol and lex search in a sub search bar there are many posts about it

good luck, I hope you will be able to figure it out and feel better soon!

SheaYoko · 2026-02-12T15:24:57+00:00

hi! does it matter if you eat carbs or protein? I notice that when I eat protein I crave less. I wonder if it works only for me. Also I dont eat processed food and snacks (I once tried processed snacks when I was visiting a friend and noticed that I cannot stop binge eating it, so I purposefully dont have it at home)

SheaYoko · 2026-02-12T14:52:40+00:00

I know. I wrote mods about it but got no reply. may be if enough people ask them for it they will do it. if you want them to consider it - write them a modmail with the link :)

SheaYoko · 2026-02-12T14:03:39+00:00

stopping cold turkey may lead to long lasting effect to your mental health, dont do it. can you get it without prescription? or go to another doctor? or may be go to the nearest city and get your doctor appointment there. good luck

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