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side effects, just a feeling like I'm getting my "edge" back, and my libido, too. I think my REM sleep is better.
I want to point out, I asked for a med. I have been through depression before, and usually, diet and exercise and cognitive therapy (my own) did the trick. But the last round of depression was a year after having my second child, having my first child diagnosed with autism, and the death of my mother. I was a mess. Exercise didn't help, neither did stopping drinking, watching sugar, etc. The Lexapro helped me sleep better (after I figured out when I should take it during the day), helped control my night sweats almost immediately, and yes I felt much better. I needed something to jumpstart my brain chemicals.
The downside of taking Lexapro: I was "going along to get along." I stopped directing my life. I lost my professional ambition. I lost my desire to assert myself positively. And I mostly, not completely, lost the desire for sex.
It took me over a year, but I gradually reduced my dosage, then started taking it three of four days, then two of three days, then every other day. I finally forgot to take it for three days. Then I realized I was done with it. During this time, I was mostly vegetarian, taking lots of vitamins and omega complex.
BTW, my libido isn't just back. I think it's rebounding. I don't know how long that will last, but I hope it lasts forever!!! LOL
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