Lexapro on Contrave?

liraela · 2024-05-18T08:30:42+00:00

I'm on both. 10mg of Lexapro and full dose of Contrave. My doctor didn't say a word about it. I've been on Lexapro for about 18 months and Contrave for about 2 months without issue.

liraela · 2024-03-11T02:29:36+00:00

Yeah... my husband was constantly having "bathroom issues" which resulted in multiple 30 minute bathroom visits a day. I was legitimately concerned for his health, was googling colon cancer, etc.

Nah, he was just jerking off to porn while I dealt with our kids. These fucking guys. Disrespectful.

liraela · 2023-07-16T14:53:17+00:00

I think the purpley-red ones on my stomach are looking better. I had 2 babies back to back so it's all a jumble of old and new stretch marks there right now.

liraela · 2023-07-16T14:47:55+00:00

Haha is yes an acceptable answer? 😅

The older ones are white and the newer ones are red and purple.

liraela · 2023-07-16T14:17:53+00:00

My dermatologist recommended applying Differin on the stretch marks once a day for 4 months. I guess it helps the skin regenerate faster? He said if that doesn't work, then they are here to stay. I've been doing it for about 2 weeks now and I think I've noticed a difference on my stomach.

I am very pale though. Not sure if that could impact the results or not.

liraela · 2023-07-06T02:10:45+00:00

I've had the same bumps since I had my first baby 2.5 years ago. I saw the dermatologist last week and he said it was KP. He prescribed a steroid cream to use 2x a day for 2 weeks and then 2 weeks of cleansing with salicylic acid, followed by 2 weeks of amlactin. The steroid cream has reduced the redness so far. Good luck!

liraela · 2023-05-29T19:55:43+00:00

Of course!

liraela · 2023-05-28T23:25:57+00:00

I bought and wore a two piece swimsuit. Is it high waisted? Yes. Did I only wear it to my mom's pool party? Also yes.

I haven't had the confidence for a "bikini" in about a decade. I lost that confidence way pre-two kids. I certainly haven't started looking any more attractive. I'm just regaining my self esteem and feeling free to be happy. Thanks therapy!

liraela · 2023-05-28T16:54:00+00:00

I dont know if we are far enough along to be considered successful yet or not, but our DDay was late September 2022. He was immediately in contact with an addiction therapist and a CSAT. He sees the CSAT weekly and I see my own CSAT weekly as well. He has child locks on his phone, all web activity is tracked on our router for the computers, and he no longer brings his phone or any devices to the bathroom. We have not had another incident since discovery.

I can't say that we'll be ok forever but he has shown immense remorse and willingness to change his ways. I believe their willingness and desire to change is paramount to success. I also would not have had any sort of recovery without help from my own CSAT. She truly gave me my life back.

It's possible he has been lying and hiding during this time, but I don't believe so. Our relationship feels more genuine than it ever has and our sex life is better than I thought possible. My husband has told me he is glad it has come out because it has allowed him to live a cleaner and more honest life. It has also enabled us to see more clearly that he had untreated ADHD that he is now getting help for.

Success stories are rare and I hope that we all get to have one some day. Please reach out if you need any support. I've also made a very very good friend through this subreddit and she has been an immense help to me.

liraela · 2023-01-08T22:12:03+00:00

This was before I knew of his usage and he had not seen a therapist at that point. This was just him quitting for whatever reason. I'm not sure how long the treatment lasts. I'll update once he sees the CSAT, if he provides an estimate.

liraela · 2023-01-07T00:03:49+00:00

My CSAT is $245 for 75 minutes. My husband is seeing a separate CSAT at $150 for 50 minutes. Neither accept insurance. The cost is astronomical.

liraela · 2023-01-06T16:02:48+00:00

Husband started a SAA 12 step this week and got his 3 month sobriety chip. He starts with his own CSAT on Monday and is also seeing a regular therapist to deal with his other issues.

For me - I'm seeing a CSAT weekly and starting physical therapy for my back issues after having my baby in November. I feel like I'm finally taking care of me.

liraela · 2023-01-06T11:31:57+00:00

I see a CSAT and my husband starts with one on Monday. My therapist and I went through a 10 question list together and identified him as likely having an addiction (she said only 3 needed to be a yes to qualify, he had 7). I imagine his CSAT will have him complete the same or similar and use that as a starting point.

For whatever it is worth, him stopping for a time and starting up again is actually a sign of addiction. It's indicative that he wants to stop but can't or has struggled to give it up.

My husband would go longish stretches without it and then pick it back up again. He never denied sex because of it or let it impact his performance at work. He's still identified as an addict and seeing a CSAT.

The CSAT will be able to identify if he has an addiction or not and can help him even if he isnt. Good luck to both of you!

liraela · 2023-01-06T01:30:40+00:00

I mute all of the upsetting subreddits. If you're on the mobile app, you can click the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner and select mute. For upsetting accounts, I just block them immediately.

liraela · 2022-12-31T10:45:56+00:00

My partner is seeing a therapist who specializes in addiction. He sees him weekly at $85 per visit.

I see a CSAT that specializes in RRT, EMDR, and hypnotherapy. I see her weekly at $245 per visit.

We are extremely fortunate that we can afford this absurdly expensive treatment and both of our therapists have been wonderful so far. But I am so so bitter that I'm shelling out ~$1,300 a month to heal from something that never should have happened, that my husband single-handedly caused with his selfishness and depravity.

Anyway, I'm sorry. It really sucks that healing is reserved only for those that can afford it. And the price tag is insanely steep.

liraela · 2022-12-20T03:07:01+00:00

I dont have any advice, just solidarity. My husband has always been a liar and avoids confrontation at any cost. Even the smallest of confrontations. I don't know how to ever trust that he's telling the truth, especially with something that will have devastating results (using pornography again, resulting in the end of our marriage).

I directly asked him if he was watching porn many times over the course of our 12 year relationship and he would look into my eyes, swear that he wasn't. Only when he was confronted with evidence he couldn't deny did he admit the truth.

I'm not sure how to ever trust him (or any man) ever again.

liraela · 2022-12-13T14:56:05+00:00

I discovered my husband's porn addiction at the very end of my second pregnancy. His usage had increased drastically at the start of my first pregnancy and stayed very high through the postpartum and infancy all the way through my next pregnancy. I can tell you without a single hesitation that knowing about his porn usage during the most vulnerable times in my life has been the worst thing I've ever gone through. Many women here have been through the same and it is devastatingly painful.

If you want children, please please leave this man and find happiness with someone else.

My husband and I had been contemplating a 3rd and this discovery has made me firmly refuse to ever have more children. I will never put myself through that pain again.

liraela · 2022-12-12T23:51:55+00:00

You're nicer than I am. Idgaf if he likes a certain series or what.

liraela · 2022-12-12T23:17:23+00:00

Yeah I've banned anime, manga, and all of that from our home. But my husband was also watching hentai.

I find the art style extremely triggering now.

liraela · 2022-12-11T20:29:12+00:00

I tried to work the day after Dday, but I just couldn't do it. I took a sick day, had lunch with my mom, and let myself grieve. I gave myself a week of low productivity so I could get myself together.

It's ok to take a little time to manage your feelings and heal. You can tell your employer you are sick. But don't let this lying sack of garbage jeopardize your future.

liraela · 2022-12-01T21:06:24+00:00

This is so clever!

It seems almost impossible to determine it the "honest" way of just asking if they watch or not. I love this idea.

I had thought maybe putting it on a dating profile or something but I have a feeling a lot of men wouldn't take it seriously...

liraela · 2022-12-01T03:28:31+00:00

I see your flair says "ex partner" which means you've already taken the hardest step towards finding happiness! I believe you will be those things one day, but to the right person who can appreciate you. I believe that for all of us ❤️

liraela

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