Is it possible that Lexapro could make me sad?

Question

After reviewing my journals from the past 3 years, I noticed that after starting Lexapro- my self-esteem and will to live slowly started to slip away. I'm now too self conscious to go inside of a gas station to get a pack of cigarettes.

Answer 1

The medicine could be an issue, sounds like talking with a therapist may be better for you than medicine, but do not stop taking the lexapro on your own. Always discuss stopping meds like lexapro with your doctor to avoid even more harmful side affects.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

no i honestle think its yoru mind your realizing your depressed and are finally doing something about it the more you think about your depression can upset you more and make you more depressed i strongly recommend not to stop it it helped me iw as like that in the beg i took it for 5 months and CANT ENJOY LIFE ANY BETTER!!!!!! but remeber you cant just depend on med YOU have to help your self and be more positive and grab life in the *** AND YOU CONTROL IT AND KICK DEPRESSION AWAY YOU WILL BE SO MUCH LIGHTER ONCE YOU DO GIRL GOODLUCK AND GOD BLESS!

Answer 4

Get on another medication or work on your coping skills and say no to docs and their pens!

Answer 5

Yes, I think we have to be careful about the side effects of these medications that we are taking.  Mine gives me memory loss and lack of concentration and my job requires high attention to detail so Im in trouble at work through taking medication that my workplace doesnt know about.

Answer 6

FIRST THING: If your feeling suicidal, call your psychiatrist emergency number.  No go?  talk to family and friends or check yourself into a hospital.    

It might be that the dosing is inadequate, or that the drug might not work for you at all.  You should be seeing a psychiatrist every three months (once stable) while taking these medications so he/she can evaluate your mental health and medication.  

Answer 7

it sure is possible, medications have a lot of unpleasant side-effects. I currently take 10mg of Lexapro myself and it works great for anxiety.