Re: Dr put me on lexapro :(
I believe therapy is always a good move. For all the coping skills in the world, sometimes it's just nice to have someone you can be open with and just talk to.
As for the medication...my doctor immediately put me on Lexapro too, but at a super low dose because he wasn't 100% sure what I needed. He then referred me to a psychiatrist. Is there any way you can get a referral? They would know more.
There are things you can take just as-needed, but there are pros and cons to those as well and I really think someone (like a psych) well versed in the different meds would be best.
FWIW, I too thought I only needed something short-term. After going to the psychiatrist, I realized I was also suffering from depression and that my anxiety was far more constant than even I was willing to admit to myself. I'm early on in my journey for sure but no worse for the wear from the Lexapro.
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