Stress Center Peer Support

Hi Mary B, I have been on Lexapro 5 mg for 2 months now. I'm feeling great, but very tired as you mentioned. Anyway, against my Dr's will, I have started to slowly taper off Lexapro. I decided to start taking the 5 mg every other day. I'm scared of withdrawal effects, etc. So far though, I have the ...

Hi all, I am currently taking 5 mg of Lexapro. Small dose. I am someone who never takes meds (I dont even drink coffee). However, I got to a point where I felt I had no choice. I figured for now, I will take it to slow the brain down (I am an obsessive thinker), while I develop new coping skills and...

I am mid-way through session 2 and in a somewhat funny twist of events, my therapist told me to take the weekend off from the program. I suffer from generalized anxiety and my obsessive thinking (and ways of doing things) has me working on my anxiety issues almost 24/7. I'm forgetting to do normal t...

Thanks Chris, appreciate it.

Hi all, I suffer from general anxiety but now I think I may also be depressed. The funny thing is, I don't really know if I am. At one time I felt as if I had more zest for lift. Lately though, I don't feel like doing anything! I don't feel like hanging out with friends, I barely talk to anyone at w...

Hi Chris, 3 months ago I abruptly broke up with my girlfriend because she wanted to take things to the next level. We dated for 1 year. I've always had a fear of commitment, intimacy, sex, etc. I also find it extremely hard to say the words "I love you", and feel as if my anxiety prevents me from fu...

Hi all, 3 months ago I abruptly broke up with my girlfriend because she wanted to take things to the next level. We dated for 1 year. I've always had a fear of commitment, intimacy, sex, etc. I also find it extremely hard to say the words "I love you", and feel as if my anxiety prevents me from full...