StevenG
10-04-13, 15:44
Hi my name is Steve and I have been taking Cipralex (Escitralopram) since late last year (Oct). At the moment I am feeling like the cons outweigh the pros and contemplating coming off the meds.
The meds are making me feel slightly less anxious but nothing major.
in the last couple of months my weight has rocketed despite working out hard at the gym 3-4 times a week, which in turn is making my anxiety and self image worse. I lost a hell of a lot of weight a few years back and the thought of getting back to that size again is terrifying me!
also, the sex department is pretty much a none starter and also getting me down.
I can only really see me getting worse if I continue on the meds.
I feel that the self help and CBT online with a couple of therapy sessions have helped me more than the medication. I feel like I can handle the situations that made me anxious using the techniques I have learned without taking the meds.
can anyone offer any help/advice or been through something similar?
The meds are making me feel slightly less anxious but nothing major.
in the last couple of months my weight has rocketed despite working out hard at the gym 3-4 times a week, which in turn is making my anxiety and self image worse. I lost a hell of a lot of weight a few years back and the thought of getting back to that size again is terrifying me!
also, the sex department is pretty much a none starter and also getting me down.
I can only really see me getting worse if I continue on the meds.
I feel that the self help and CBT online with a couple of therapy sessions have helped me more than the medication. I feel like I can handle the situations that made me anxious using the techniques I have learned without taking the meds.
can anyone offer any help/advice or been through something similar?