My mental health has been a curse since I was a child. I’m 39 now and this latest bout has debilitated me and it’s been years.

I’ve been on lots of different meds and nothing really works. Been on Lexapro for 20 years, and I don’t think it has ever helped but it made me feel like I was doing something.

I’m scared to do this but I’m more scared of another 40 years of being a dysfunctional person limping through life while therapists and psychiatrists keep trying to no avail.

I feel like this is my last hope.

I’m scared of going off the Lexapro not because it does much for me but withdrawal… I’m following a hyperbolic taper using liquid but realize it’s still a bit fast.

What advice do you have? Any experiences?

I am not expecting a miracle, but if it makes my quality of life better, even for a few years, it’ll have been worth it.

Thank you.