Hi All,

I just wanted to talk about the magic of Lexapro.

About 2 1/2 years ago, I left a toxic and abusive marriage. I was off Lexapro until April of 2020. During the time I was off Lexapro, I had to field the abuse of my ex-husband, create a whole new life for myself, deal with a new townhouse that I couldn't afford, change jobs, figure out how to stay sane for my two children...and on, and on, and on.

I am now 7 months into using Lexapro. Please keep in mind that I tried to KILL MYSELF the year before with OTC sleeping pills (I was desperate). Since I started Lexapro, my life has changed. I am an accomplished PhD with various skills and talents. I started realizing my worth again after 2 months on Lexapro. Now, I can tolerate the stress my ex-husband has placed on me, I am excited about my beautiful kids and feel as if me living would be beneficial to them (I thought me dying would be beneficial before Lexapro...crazy, I know), I am excited about my jobs as an educator and researcher, and I can tolerate the things that life throws at me much better.

I know that I'm making Lexapro seem like a magic pill. I understand that it takes therapy, exercise, etc. to complete this package. But I will tell you this, Lexapro saved me life. I am comfortable about living knowing that I can be on this medication and begin to follow all the other practices that will keep me alive. Depression and anxiety were like a boulder placed on my chest. Every morning, I used to hate getting out of bed, fearful of what the world may bring to me. Now, I wake up excited. I am more optimistic. I can take the challenges that life throws at me. I can face my ex-husband and his abuse and stand up to him with pride and strength. Lexapro has helped remind me of who I am.