Posted by Hygieia's Bowl on August 1, 2008, at 16:26:40
In reply to Anxiety + Major Depression...HELP!!!, posted by amyvalkyrja on August 1, 2008, at 6:14:24
My primary presenting symptoms have always been anxiety based - name it, I've probably had it and had it again and again and again....
I used a benzo alone for quite awhile with results that began robust, faded over time and just didn't cover the whole of what I needed to get the life/the functioning/the ablity to stand my own self much less anyone else stand me, etc. I desired.
Lexapro has been a wonderful, I'll restate, wonderful treatment for me. Full effects did take time and the startup was rough and downright scary - hindsight making it all so clear, it all was well worth it. I haven't used a benzo in over two years. SSRI's sometimes get a big "boo hiss" in discussions and they are neither effective nor tolerable for everyone, but for me, it's worked out splendidly... for years now.
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