Posted by mrs c on February 22, 2004, at 21:21:11
In reply to Re: New to the board and to Lexapro -- Bubbasmom, posted by BobYuma on February 22, 2004, at 10:11:09
Hi Bubbasmom, Welcome to the board! I have been on lexapro for over 4 months now. It took about five weeks to feel improvement and nine weeks to feel happy again. That's just my experience. But coming here every night after putting the kids to bed got me through and still does. I have never taken any kind of medication long term before. At first the only people who knew that I was on an SSRI was my husband, my doc and the people here. I was worried about what others would think. I got up the courage to tell some of my close friends and realized that it's okay to need help. I was someone who tried to be everything to everyone. I gave the impression that I had this perfect life but inside I was a basket case. Constantly insecure, worried, anxious, and kind of miserable to live with. It was very hard for me to admit to friends that I actually wasn't perfect! Once I did I found a new strength and bond with my friends. I still have not had the courage to tell my family and probably never will. They look at mental illness as something that can be controlled. Something I know now, takes alot more than control! I'm learning everyday to overcome my issues. Thanks greatly in part to the wonderful and supportive people that come to this board. I wish you luck in this journey. You will be forever changed by it and you will be glad you took the first step. I promise. Mrs. C.
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