Posted by g_g_g_unit on January 2, 2012, at 5:46:00
In reply to Re: overly emotional » g_g_g_unit, posted by SLS on December 31, 2011, at 6:30:53
Thanks for your post, Scott. I'm sorry to hear about your own parental struggles, though as disheartening as it may be, it's essentially the answer I expected.
My mother is a narcissist, and thus well versed in the art of making me feel guilty for any complaints issued against her - hence my questioning my own culpability.
I wasn't aware that AD's could produce dysphoria. Thanks for the tip. I'll discuss it with my doctor.
> There is no need for you to apologize for struggling and suffering - even on New Years. You know that.
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> You sound very distressed. Lexapro, like many other antidepressants, can produce dysphoria and other negative reactions. You might have to look for an alternative treatment. I think that you would have already passed through the withdrawal period for Valium withdrawal, but perhaps not. It might depend upon how long you were on it. Ed_UK2010 would know better than me.
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> I had to move out of my parent's house in order to save my sanity. Fortunately, I had Easter Seals to provide a roof over my head until I was able to get my own apartment. My relationship with my mother is quite pleasant now.
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> Depression and negative antidepressant reactions can produce agitation and irritability. I would think about reducing or even discontinuing the Lexapro as an experiment. You would know pretty quickly if it is the culprit.
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> You are not culpable for anything.
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> Good luck.
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> - Scott
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