cipralex/lexapro, when to go back on it?

[jc7jc]

Hi, last night I had a sexual encounter in which I am disgusted with myself, sick to my stomach and for the first time since I stopped cipralex a year ago, cried.

I have had my concerns for that answered on the other forms, but yet not only does the fear I have from my errors fail to go away, the disappointment in myself fails to leave as well.

I often wonder if my life was better on cipralex 2 years ago, but I cannot tell and do not want to go back on it, but reading over other forms it seems as if a form of OCD takes me over with worry, something similar happened a couple of years ago and I was worried to death until I could get a blood test, I often think something is wrong and cannot get it out of my mind.

I really do not want to be on drugs, that limit things I can do. I do not drink often at all, but I fear I would not be able to go to a football game and have a few beers due to do possible seizures from the drugs and long term effects they may cause.

I guess I am curious at what point does someone just go back on these pills?

[jc7jc]

Thanks for the answer, maybe I will go back and speak to them. For me it just seemed/seems like a catch 22.

I know it is not exactly a weakness but it feels like one, and for some reason I just feel like I am lying to people about who I am by taking these.

Tried a counselor before, all I did was focus on it and worry more until the next visit.

I guess at some point the worry just isn't worth it. Thanks again

[dolphin8808]

Hi there!

First of all I have health induced anxiety and have for years. I started with panic attacks and have been on zoloft for 15 years. My dosage has changed depending on my docs recommendations etc.  Zoloft and I have xanax as needed.

I still enjoy my life, I still go to the games and have some beers. The zoloft they simple recomment you not to operate machinery until you become familiar with the side effects. I do not notice any side effects of the drug anymore other then, I don't panic or have constant GAD.

Talk to your doc about your concerns and see what they recommend. You may be able to simply look into therapy to assist.