Was on 10mg Lex for 6 months for anxiety and depression and it helped me a lot. But the week before my period I would still get THE WORST depression, SI, feeling like I’d want to quit my job, leave my husband, etc. for no good reason. It was like the Lexapro stopped working completely. I dreaded my period coming and after a few months of it not getting better, I refused to accept that I would have to deal with this every single month.
I also lost my (naturally low anyway) libido and so on top of the depression creeping up especially around my period, my doctor prescribed 150mg Wellbutrin XL along with the Lexapro l. I’ve had 2 periods on it so far and I still get some pms symptoms, as I think most of us with periods do, but they’re MUCH more manageable. I’m actually able to look at my feelings and thoughts from an outside perspective rather than being beholden to them and drowning in them.
My doctor was so sweet, she said she didn’t want me to feel like she was just throwing meds at me and I said I was more concerned I was just trying to ask for more drugs because I had read Wellbutrin may help. She said you’re not asking for drugs, you’re asking for help. 💗
I know everyone is different but I just wanted to share this anecdote for anyone who may be struggling with this issue.
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