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Originally Posted by Rosalinde  The drug absolutely did damage me and many other people. I tapered over 9 months. It was not the tapering that caused me so many problems, it was the Lexapro. Talk to Aunty who has suffered through watching her daughter's struggles with Lexapro in a painfully slow taper. She has done loads of research into the bad effects of taking Lexapro. Some people suffer from it more than others, but ultimately, this drug has the potential to really mess up the brain's natural functions. I don't have time to deal with this now but will post an explanation of my viewpoint later this week.
Regardless, there is no need to be abrasive. We attempt to help each other here and treat differing viewpoints with respect. We do not attack each other with rude remarks. We've all had enough to deal with without that. |
I'm not attacking you but merely arguing my point. If I've offended you then I'm sorry but I'm trying to get things straight. It's not just you but other people on here that have things mixed up. For example, Rosalinde this is why you started to take Lexapro correct?:
When I started the drug, I was not depressed, but was high strung and dealing with slight anxiety and insomnia. Still a happy person though. Doctor recommended Lexapro. The first 7 months were great. I was happy, confident, unflappable, alert, quick-witted, energetic, patient and always laughing. I felt more like "myself" with the ability to focus. However, I lost my passion. I stopped caring whether the house was clean
Why would you take Lexapro if you're not depressed?! Everyone goes through slight anxiety now and then. Of course you would have problems with a drug that you shouldn't be taking in the first place! Was your doctor a GP? That sucks because it's really not your fault but your doctor for giving it to you. I'm in the same boat except my doctor told me I could taper quickly without any problems...point being...don't put all your faith in doctors.