New year, going to try my medicine/ generic lexapro

Hello all,

Despite me going back and forth I have started my Generic Lexapro at 10mg today and will see if it helps me. I plan to gradually work up to 20mg and then 30mg which is the dose I am supposed to be on with my doctor.

I take vyvanse 70mg as well and will be doing that with the lexapro. In 2014 my weight and anxiety had gotten out of control. I want to try and get it back down and I honestly think sometimes I eat just to eat because of my anxiety or whatever it is you want to call it.

For those who have followed me for the past few years, I liked to blame my weight gain to the numerous anti depressants I had been on. Buspar/xanax then to celexa, then to effexor. But in all that time I recalled how I failed to workout and keep my diet in check. So I am hoping with a few new lifestyle changes this will work out.

At least after a few days/weeks I will know as to lexapro helps me or if I need to look for a different option. I think thats what has been bothering the most. I have had these pills looking at me for over two years and I haven't given them a chance and always read the terrible reviews online that have nothing but bad things to say about it. Those days are over. They have to be for me. My anxiety crossed new heights this passed year and I want to try and see if this can be my anwser.

The one problem I do have is the whole no drinking on medications. I will cross that road when I get there and when I get back to school. Although in the past I drank on effexor it wasn't exactly the best experience and made me do some silly things. There was not a time when I felt threatened for my life while taking it and drinking.

Thank you for all your support and I will continue to post on here as I get further into my journey.

I notice that alot of people post about generic lexapro on this forum so if anyone reads this that is on that medicine it would be great if you could share your experience. Whether that be good or bad. I know now to take into account how different medicines effect different people.

Hi SMU.:)

Congratulations on taking the bold step towards healing that you did today. I do think that your way of looking at this is positive, and you sound really strong in your resolve to do all that you can to feel your best!

I really hope that your start up is easy, and that this ends up being a very good med for you.:)

Best of luck also with your healthy lifestyle choices as well, and may the new year bring many good things your way in terms of health and happiness.

Keep us posted as to your progress, and we will be here to cheer you on!

S.C.

p.s. taking an A/D is not an automatic deal breaker as far as drinking. You'll need to get your doctor's advice of course...but in moderation, imbibing is often allowed...