fear rules me

[Shelly7151]

fear and indecisiveness rule me, along with all my regular fear anxieties and problems i now am afraid i will become addicted to lexa pro if i keep taking it its only been two days. Any advice?

[Hidden]

Hi. I am sorry to hear this. It must be awful for you. I'm on Lexapro. As with any medication, it takes awhile to build up in your system. I would talk to your doctor about any concerns you might have regarding it.

[Shelly7151 in reply to Hidden]

thanks for the advice i guess ive got to give it a bit longer i just expect to be disappointed already telling myself it wont help very negative at the moment

[Hidden in reply to Shelly7151]

You're welcome. Oh, ok. I hear you. Being negative can definitely put a damper on things. Somehow you need to try and turn that around. I know it's tough, but please try. You owe it to yourself.You know what I've started telling myself? I've started talking to the hurt, little girl in me and asking her what she needs.

[Hidden]

You just helped me,now, I’ll try to help you. I would do ‘as prescribed’! That way, it goes bad, sue the Doctor! Straight up, get a doctor you trust, have faith in. That what is most important! Gets a lot easier then. Best I got! Best to you Shelly

[Shelly7151 in reply to Hidden]

thanks, i guess i dont have faith in doctors ive never walked away from an appointment and really ever felt better, i have had a really rough time lately and its really shaken my trust in everything but i appreciate your advice

[Hidden in reply to Shelly7151]

Just try to make it simple. Prioritize. Most important, on down. I think just that helps ‘See’ ya later

[petros800]

Hi Shelly. As with most ADs, you usually have to wait for 2 to 3 weeks for the Lexapro to build up in your system and work. You can't get addicted to Lexapro or any AD. I've been on Lexapro for years, and while I've had down times, it has really helped with my depression. I wish you the best on your recovery!

[Shelly7151 in reply to petros800]

thank you for the reply

[Mrspjsmom]

Try not to worry and if you have concerns ask your doctor. Once the medication builds up in your system if it helps then it's worth taking. I think about my medication this way, if I had high blood pressure I would be prescribed medication for it. I have anxiety and depression which are also medical conditions. Sadly many people judge me for having depression and anxiety and taking the medication I need for it. So I don't tell anyone that doesn't need to know what medications I take. I really hope the Lexapro helps.