Accepting Depressing

[smile130]

Hello, I just started taking Lexapro and I'm having a hard time accepting it. I was in an abusive relationship for over 4 years and I'm not blaming everything on myself by believing the words he would say to me. I'm trying to stay strong but I feel very lonely. I also have acute anxiety and it's affecting my career.

[Windsorgardener5087]

Hi, thank you for sharing your feelings. 👍Mental health still carries something of a stigma unfortunately so we are often at a loss to accept a diagnosis.

My doctor's advice is to think of it as like having any condition such high blood pressure for which there is a tablet. When we have a mental health condition, there is a tablet for that.

I often need to remind myself that recovery is possible but it can't be done on my own so take every opportunity to honestly share how you feel and ask for what you need. You are worth it!