Posted by orbital on August 12, 2010, at 10:22:46
In reply to Re: Off Lexapro? - apathy syndrome //Help! » orbital, posted by violette on August 11, 2010, at 16:03:36
Violette, I was in a critical state when I first started therapy. That's no longer the case, needless to say, these days I continue to do therapy mostly out of habit. 15 years is a long time, I suppose it's fair to say that it's part of my lifestyle. It continues to be very helpful, of course.
I resisted taking medication for a very long time and -lucky me- my first med was 20mg Prozac, no titration, which caused severe panic and anxiety.
Anyway, a combined approach is what seems to work best for me. I guess that's not the case for everyone, though :)
> 15 years is a long time in therapy. I've only been in (psychodynamic therapy) it for a year, and it's really been the most help for those symtpoms you describe. I expect to remain in it for a long time too, hopefully not that long..
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> The last couple times I tried ADs, it made those symptoms much, much worse..like EdUK said, the brain is not a pot of soup! Anyway, I think you're making a wise decision. If you still have problems you could consider getting neuropsychological testing done, if you already haven't, as apathy is a commen symptom of neurological disorders too.
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