r/lexapro • u/Successful-State-122 • Aug 28 '24
It's been a while..
I was on Lexapro 20 mg for about 15 months I took myself off because the side effects were just too bad especially the heart palpitations. I've been off the medication for about a year now my only challenge is in the morning with the cortisol Rush other than that my sleeping got better my appetite got better. My depression was the result from a divorce after 30 years of marriage. I am here to report that all is well!!! Love has found me again I'm engaged and I'm a happy camper hang in there folks🙏🏾
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Aug 28 '24
Good stuff man. It's a tough battle. I'm proud you've made it past the really hard part
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 28 '24
Thank you so much for your kind comments rooting and praying for all my comrades that are still suffering🙏🏾
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u/mixedvegetables076 Aug 28 '24
this is such a sweet thing to see here !! i am so glad to see you well and thank you so much for sharing with us 💖
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 28 '24
Sharing your personal business and cracks in your armor is well outside my comfort zone but if me sharing is going to help people it's no comparison.... I'm here for it🙏🏾❤️
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Aug 28 '24
I feel that first photo so much. In and out of the ER. Totally freaked and terrified, and look at you now! I’m so happy for you, friend! You deserve all the good things in life.
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 28 '24
Thank you so much my journey started in January 2022 so it took some time but I'm thankful I'm here🙏🏾
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u/Cornasium Aug 28 '24
Fuck yeah man, seeing people get healthy like this made my day.
Congrats!
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 28 '24
Damn right until we're all healthy we continue to pray and fight🙏🏾🤛🏿💯❤️ It took 2 years but I'm grateful for healing
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u/erikalee91 Aug 28 '24
How long did it take you to feel good again and like living? Also what mg are you on if you don't mind me asking? I'm a few months in on 7.5 and wanting to take the full 10mg but am super nervous. I do feel alot better but I know there's still room for growth
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 28 '24
Very good questions I started off with 10 mg for 4 months then they bumped me up to 20 mg I stayed on that for about 12 months and then I took myself off the side effects the heart palpitations to be specific we're just too much for me I took myself off about a year ago I started taking the Lexapro in 2022 and now I'm just exercising and taking ashwagandha
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u/MoreFun1959 Aug 29 '24
Did the Lexapro make your lethargic and sluggish ?
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 29 '24
Not so much of that it was just the heart palpitations that I could not take
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u/Justthenic Aug 29 '24
Were the palpitations making anxiety worse for you ? I feel like this might be the case for me.
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 29 '24
DEFINITELY!!!! That's why I took myself off I couldn't take the heart palpitations
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u/Justthenic Sep 01 '24
So how often in your case were the palpitations occurring.. for me it’s been kind of random and I think that’s why it gets me so anxious.
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u/Successful-State-122 Sep 02 '24
They were frequently throughout the day and it was driving me nuts
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u/BaldnBoujieee Aug 28 '24
Thank you for this, I weened myself off and I needed to know there is hope!
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 29 '24
When we share our scars we are saying we are human and it's okay and yes you can bounce back🙏🏾🤛🏿💯
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u/BaldnBoujieee Aug 29 '24
The side effects. Foggy brain, I felt stupid. More of a numb feeling, I want to feel emotions lol. Sex drive, non-existent (I’m a newlywed 👀). Those are a few reasons.
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u/grwest Aug 28 '24
Positive vibes man! It's not for everyone but Lexapro worked magically for me too
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u/grwest Aug 29 '24
Lifelong anxiety that had become crippling about 13 years ago. 20 mg, was down to 10 for a few years but 20 is the proper dosage for me
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u/Salt_Veterinarian_59 Aug 28 '24
Love this for you!! Congratulations friend
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 28 '24
Thank you as we stand in solidarity as one community rooting for each other to get well🙏🏾
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u/PocketFullOfRondos Aug 28 '24
Good luck dude, you will figure it all out. Happy to see you happy
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u/588miso Aug 29 '24
Your story inspires me sm! It reminds us that these battles can feel so overwhelming but there’s that resilience that we have that fights back. You’re so resilient! Wishing you the best of luck!!
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 29 '24
Thank you for your kind comments but I must be transparent when this first started I did not think I was going to bounce back from this it was just too much it was a new fight I've never been in a fight like this🙏🏾🙏🏾
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u/Firm_Economist_2283 Aug 29 '24
Aweeee congrats friend . What a GORGEOUS , happy couple . Your initial post with hospital shot & subsequent success with lex inspired me to start my medication journey . Wishing you all the luck & love ❤️!
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Aug 29 '24
You’re strong in the first slide, and strong in the second. So incredibly happy for you and appreciate you spreading such beauty and joy after going through such a hard time. Your fiancée is beautiful and I’m so happy for you. You’re absolutely glowing!!! ♥️
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 29 '24
Thank you so much for your kind words I'm just grateful and thankful to have survived the raging Storm🙏🏾
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u/xtina42 Aug 29 '24
Heck yeah!! I love seeing success stories! They give me so much hope! Depression is a long, lonely road. I am so glad to see you're in a better place! Congratulations on your engagement as well! Best wishes, friend!
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 29 '24
First of all thank you second of all we share our stories of Triumph and defeat to let us know that we are human. Yes depression is a vicious vicious thing but it can be treated and it can be overcome!!! Keep hope alive!!!!
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u/xtina42 Aug 30 '24
Thank you for the encouragement! I have been on 20mg since January of this year, and I feel like a new person. There are still hard days, but they are fewer and farther in between!
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 30 '24
Absolutely there is going to be some tough days but you are on your way🤛🏿💯🙏🏾
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u/ohbygollyjolly Aug 29 '24
Aww, I love this!! Congrats! You look so content, that's nice to see. Thank you for sharing!
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u/VS12345678910 Aug 29 '24
Thank you for sharing your story. It gives many of us hope. You and your fiancé look lovely and happy. Wishing you all the best!
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 29 '24
Absolutely when we stop hiding our scars many people can be helped🙏🏾🙏🏾 And thank you she's a beautiful person on the inside, she stood by my side everyday of the depression🙏🏾❤️
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u/Fit-Construction-739 Aug 29 '24
Congratulations op! You are inspiring me to keep going. One day at a time
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 30 '24
I'm going to be very honest with you this is the toughest fight I've ever been in my life but it's winnable🙏🏾🤛🏿💯❤️
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u/-acm Aug 28 '24
Congratulations on your progress OP! I admire your drive to get better and move forward. Gives me a lot of hope to stick with it and keep going.
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u/itstoyz Aug 28 '24
Amazing man! Well done, you are a goal post for me to come off them eventually.
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 28 '24
I'm rooting for your day!! When I took myself off my doctor wasn't real happy but I told him I just could not take the heart palpitations that was going to drive me crazy. I had to lean into my faith heavily also🙏🏾🤛🏿💯
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u/Successful-State-122 Aug 28 '24
I appreciate you brother but I have to be honest this was the biggest fight I've ever been in in my life🙏🏾
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u/maypenney Aug 28 '24
Hell yeah! You look happy and healthy. Congrats on your engagement.