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Originally Posted by Ruth_intheclouds
(background info: i'm 15)
i used to be on Lexapro until I decided to stop a few months ago. It's helped my self esteem a bit; made me feel a tiny bit normal, you know? i understand that medicine can help you, but i didn't like feeling like i needed it...
however, this hasn't done much good for my anxiety and agoraphobia/depression. things at school are too loud and too bright...it's harder to deal with. but is that worth dealing with if i have a shred of dignity left?
i understand the benifits of medicine and i respect anyone who takes it- really, who am i to judge anyone? but i still feel bad when im on it. and i feel like the medicine i was taking wasn't even working as well as it could have.
i stopped going to my therapist, and have pretty much no sort of theraputic help in a few months.
any imput? im just really confused and i dont know what to do. each day is getting harder to deal with, and im tired of this constant headache..
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Hi Ruth,
I can relate. I used to
dread that I would have to take meds. I put it off for years as I looked for other ways to address not feeling well. But when I was diagnosed with depression and started reading more about it I realized that it was an illness with real symptoms and a real danger in not treating it. Studies have found that untreated depression can actually damage parts of the brain. I hope you will go back to finding a medication that is right for you. You will certainly maintain your dignity in doing so. There is nothing to be ashamed of; quite the opposite, it is important to take care of yourself and seek help from a doctor. Many people take medications for all sorts of things: heart problems, diabetes, ADHD to name a few... Sending supportive thoughts your way.
Elana