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Years of strict exercise, diet, meditation, breathing techniques, various forms of therapy, and numerous self-help books did not cure my anxiety and depression.

Years of strict exercise, diet, meditation, breathing techniques, various forms of therapy, and numerous self-help books did not cure my anxiety and depression. 2 weeks after starting a low-dose (10mg / day) of Lexapro made me feel better than I had in 10 years. Don't be afraid of medication if other techniques fail. My life was ostensibly fine, with a good job, friends, and family. I had a chemical issue, which is solved to this day with Lexapro. I consider it a drug that saved my life.

cpncrunch 9y ago
>My life was ostensibly fine But you said in a previous comment "I was working 35 hours a week at a startup and studying two difficult subjects at my university (computer science and Latin) while maintaining an active social life. I kept pushing myself harder and harder, and essentially collapsed". I think most people would burn out with that amount of stress.
- seibelj 9y ago
  I was paraphrasing a period of my life. I didn't go on Lexapro for 2 years following that. Before Lexapro I was doing all of the non-medical stuff I mentioned. No need to tell me that what I experienced is false - it's my own life, afterall.
  - cpncrunch 9y ago
    I wasn't telling you anything you experienced was false. I was simply pointing out that the stressful period you mentioned would definitely be a factor causing depression. Even if you are doing exactly what you want to do with your life and you're happy with it, excessive stress will still cause depression. I've edited my original comment slightly.
dsego 9y ago
Glad it works for you. I took a small does for one week. First two days was great, everything had an aura about it. Also, I felt very warm all the time. After 3-4 days I lost erections and then just threw them into the trash bin. Didn't want to risk it. I have a family member who needs viagra because antidepressants messed up his nerves. Psyhcs will tell you it's temporary, well, not always, but they won't admit it.
- hndamien 9y ago
  While I am fairly vehemently against them and pro LSD as an option, I tried a short course of Lexapro and it was mildly helpful for about 3 months. A decade later I had the audacity to try again under different circumstances. Day 3 I had the worst and only panic attack of my life and decided to call it a day and use mindfulness techniques to deal.
eigenschwarz 9y ago
If you don't mind sharing, I am curious about some of the dietary interventions you tried.
- seibelj 9y ago
  Whole wheat only, no unnecessary sugar (no deserts / candy), lots of vegetables and fruit, no red meat, little dairy. Basically try to eat super healthy.

cpncrunch 9y ago

>My life was ostensibly fine But you said in a previous comment "I was working 35 hours a week at a startup and studying two difficult subjects at my university (computer science and Latin) while maintaining an active social life. I kept pushing myself harder and harder, and essentially collapsed". I think most people would burn out with that amount of stress.

seibelj 9y ago
I was paraphrasing a period of my life. I didn't go on Lexapro for 2 years following that. Before Lexapro I was doing all of the non-medical stuff I mentioned. No need to tell me that what I experienced is false - it's my own life, afterall.
- cpncrunch 9y ago
  I wasn't telling you anything you experienced was false. I was simply pointing out that the stressful period you mentioned would definitely be a factor causing depression. Even if you are doing exactly what you want to do with your life and you're happy with it, excessive stress will still cause depression. I've edited my original comment slightly.

dsego 9y ago

Glad it works for you. I took a small does for one week. First two days was great, everything had an aura about it. Also, I felt very warm all the time. After 3-4 days I lost erections and then just threw them into the trash bin. Didn't want to risk it. I have a family member who needs viagra because antidepressants messed up his nerves. Psyhcs will tell you it's temporary, well, not always, but they won't admit it.

hndamien 9y ago
While I am fairly vehemently against them and pro LSD as an option, I tried a short course of Lexapro and it was mildly helpful for about 3 months. A decade later I had the audacity to try again under different circumstances. Day 3 I had the worst and only panic attack of my life and decided to call it a day and use mindfulness techniques to deal.

eigenschwarz 9y ago

If you don't mind sharing, I am curious about some of the dietary interventions you tried.

seibelj 9y ago
Whole wheat only, no unnecessary sugar (no deserts / candy), lots of vegetables and fruit, no red meat, little dairy. Basically try to eat super healthy.