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Mental Health Support

SunDrop23

(2,109 posts)

22. We're in this together!

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Fri Jun 7, 2019, 07:53 PM

Jun 2019

I started Lexapro two weeks ago. I am 50 years old and have been a nervous wreck my entire life, but too proud to admit it. Sometimes I think about how life could have been different. I am still contemplating counseling.

Good luck my friend!

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I'm coming forward [View all] RandySF Jun 2019 OP

Thank you shenmue Jun 2019 #1

I'm glad to hear that you're doing better, my dear RandySF! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2019 #2

I'm so glad you've found some things that are working for you. AJT Jun 2019 #3

Glad to hear you are feeling hope irisblue Jun 2019 #4

Take good care of yourself. Nt spooky3 Jun 2019 #5

I had an antibiotic medication reaction that included anxiety among other bad stuff lunasun Jun 2019 #6

Exactly RandySF Jun 2019 #15

I have a little ptsd about the whole incidence as there were other issues long term- tendons etc lunasun Jun 2019 #19

Give the Lexapro time to kick in Ilsa Jun 2019 #7

I believe stress can take a toll even if one practices good nutrition, sprinkleeninow Jun 2019 #8

All the best in your network of help. Accepting help is a gracious act that also calms your heart. ancianita Jun 2019 #9

Rest up and get your batteries recharged. ffr Jun 2019 #10

I'm beginning to think in this day and age, if YOU don't have coping problems... JustFiveMoreMinutes Jun 2019 #11

Be well seta1950 Jun 2019 #12

Stay well! ❤ Karadeniz Jun 2019 #13

Love u RSF !! Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #14

Thanks for your OP Randy SF. MontanaMama Jun 2019 #16

Your DU family is here for you, & we'll be supporting you. I got my Kaiser card the other day, NBachers Jun 2019 #17

I have Bi Polar proud patriot Jun 2019 #18

I am with you. Couldn't take meds so it's been rough. cpamomfromtexas Jun 2019 #20

Trump is dangerous to all living things lunatica Jun 2019 #21

We're in this together! SunDrop23 Jun 2019 #22

Dear RandySF KT2000 Jun 2019 #23

I am happy for you. mittalshivank Aug 2019 #24