I was always reluctant to use psychiatric drugs, but gave in after being hospitalized for suicidal ideation this past December. My psychiatrist put me on a low dose of Lexapro (5mg), and I'm now up to 20mg as of last week.
The initial nausea and headaches experienced an hour after consuming the drug have, thankfully, lessened. However, I'm wondering if Lexapro is causing more harm than good.
I've been having nightmares the majority of each week (usually they only occur once or twice) and my insomnia is verging on ridiculous. I either toss and turn all night, am unable to fall asleep in the first place, or wake up two hours early and cannot get back to sleep. It doesn't help when paired with the fatigue Prednisone and Crohn's present.
I also feel mentally and emotionally numb, as if the world is just passing me by. I can't really cry or laugh, even when I feel like I should be. When I do, it feels forced. I'd rather feel my full range of emotions, good or bad, than feel like a zombie. This could be part of my dissociation, but it seemed to worsen significantly once I reached 10mg.
I can't concentrate either, which is truly difficult when trying to succeed as a college student. I barely finish my homework and it takes hours to complete a simple task.
Has anyone else experienced these difficulties with Lexapro? Any advice?
I don't want to take more medications to help with these problems; it was hard enough starting Lexapro. Thankfully I'll see my psychiatrist this Wednesday.
The initial nausea and headaches experienced an hour after consuming the drug have, thankfully, lessened. However, I'm wondering if Lexapro is causing more harm than good.
I've been having nightmares the majority of each week (usually they only occur once or twice) and my insomnia is verging on ridiculous. I either toss and turn all night, am unable to fall asleep in the first place, or wake up two hours early and cannot get back to sleep. It doesn't help when paired with the fatigue Prednisone and Crohn's present.
I also feel mentally and emotionally numb, as if the world is just passing me by. I can't really cry or laugh, even when I feel like I should be. When I do, it feels forced. I'd rather feel my full range of emotions, good or bad, than feel like a zombie. This could be part of my dissociation, but it seemed to worsen significantly once I reached 10mg.
I can't concentrate either, which is truly difficult when trying to succeed as a college student. I barely finish my homework and it takes hours to complete a simple task.
Has anyone else experienced these difficulties with Lexapro? Any advice?
I don't want to take more medications to help with these problems; it was hard enough starting Lexapro. Thankfully I'll see my psychiatrist this Wednesday.