I (F20) have depression and undiagnosed adhd (adult adhd doesn’t exist in my country). I believe my depression was caused by the lack of treatment and educational accommodations for my adhd. So I’ve been on 20mg Escitalopram (Lexapro) for about a year, ever since I almost kms, then I switched to some other SSRI for about a week but immediately got bad side effects and my psychiatrist decided to let me quit SSRIs altogether, but keep some other “mood stabilizing pills” (perphenazine, valporate).

It’s been more than a month since then and my mood has been way better than before, my IBS went away and I stopped being super sleepy and became more productive.

What the hell is happening? Aren’t pills supposed to make you feel better?

(Tho they definitely saved me in the beginning. If you are considering going on medication I say go for it.)

Here is a cat for any kind stranger who decides to answer to my questions:

  • @pechEnglish
    4•5 days ago

    Hello! I’m in a similar situation.

    I was diagnosed with anxiety and put on the same generic for lexapro as you. I found that it hasn’t made me any happier, I just give waay less of a shit about things that used to upset me.

    After a few months of lexapro my NP suggested we treat my adult ADHD. For me, starting the generic version of adderall was night and day. It made me feel like I had been asleep my whole life and finally woke up.

    My NP suggested that some people experience anxiety as a result of suffering from untreated ADHD, and that I might eventually be able to get off lexapro for good.

    I’m glad you’re feeling better! Love the cat pictures too.

    • @[email protected]OPEnglish
      6•5 days ago

      Thanks! I will definitely seek treatment for my adhd. Maybe I’ll have to buy and microdose some “street adderal” 😒😖

      • @pechEnglish
        4•5 days ago

        Ugh that sounds awful. I hope you can find something safe and reasonably priced. 🙏❤️

        • @[email protected]OPEnglish
          3•4 days ago

          There is one (1) adhd medication available in my country, it’s not a stimulant like adderal so I assume it would not be the first choice in a country with reasonable healthcare. I’ll try to get a prescription for it through some private clinic. Luckily I work in IT so I can afford it, even though it’s kind of expensive.