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So I'm thinking if the hormones are what control our brain and then this is where the anxiety and depression start, let's stop changing the brain chemicals and start with the hormones. I could be so wrong in my understanding of this. I think I am going to request a hormone blood test at my next OBGY...

My doc claims that Lexapro helps to permanently change your biochemicals and so when you come off (in the meantime building coping skills, working on personality challenges, talk therapy, etc) you are better off. What are your thoughts on this? I have heard from other docs that disagree and believe ...