Posted by hog80ci on September 25, 2003, at 21:14:59
In reply to Don't know what to do , posted by txngrrl on September 24, 2003, at 18:58:08
I had to throw in my two cents worth. I just checked my calendar to find out how long I've been on Lexapro. It's been about 6 weeks and the positive effects have begun. They were so subtle I barely noticed them. Seems like I just started to feel better, less depressed and anxious.
I'm sorry your friend won't support your decision to take meds. I think some folks are a little frightened by the idea of soemone they know being on psych meds. Yes, there are side effects to all of them and unfortunately, it's a little hard to tell which ones you will experience. Most of them seem to be temporary. You will have to decide if they are worth it to you or not.
My experience with Lex involved pretty significant nausea for about two weeks. I also felt like I was on some kind of low grade speed. Both of those have passed now. I do still clench my jaw and need to be concious of that. There are some sexual side effects that seem to center around delayed ejaculation but it doesn't happen all of the time. Lex is taking the edge off of my depresion and I am glad about that.
I hope you will get the support you need. If not at home, then come to this site and vent away. We've all been there.
Take care
Jim
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