My sister started taking Lexapro this year. She suffers with anxiety. We all see such a difference with her being more calm. The only problem now is that she sits and analizes everyone and is telling us how we should all be on Lexapro because we are all chemically imbalanced. I'm afraid she's having a reaction to this medicine because she's saying these extreme accusations. I don't think she realizes that she's behaving this way.
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Q: My sister started taking Lexapro this year. She suffers with anxiety. We all see such a difference w
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10/29/09 1:21pm
Thank you for your post and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.
It is possible your sister is feeling so much better on the Lexapro and has learned about her anxiety, that she wants to share these good feelings with her family. Her way of doing so may make you feel uncomfortable or feel as if she is accusing you of being mentally unbalanced, but she may simply want to make sure everyone feels the best they can. She may not understand that you and other family members are offended by her remarks.
If I were in this situation, I think I would talk to my sister, in a calm and unaccusing way and let her know how I felt. I would let her know that I am very happy that she has found some relief from her symptoms. I would try to be supportive of how she is feeling while letting her know I appreciate her concern for the well being of family members, but that because she has been found this medication to work does not mean everyone would benefit from it. That each person must make up their own mind about seeking treatment (or even needing treatment).
I hope this helps
Eileen
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Thank you for responding. My sister is feeling much better on her medication. I am so happy for her relief! She has always been one to go to extremes, so I guess looking at her statement that we all need to be on something like she is, is not far off from her behavior with most issues. I think you are right saying that she feel so much better that she wants us all to feel the same way. She is a giving person and that makes sense. I will take your advice and somehow work in a conversation that each person must make up their own mind about seeking treatment or even needing treatment. I know it took her a very very long time to come to this decision, so I think she might understand.
I wasn't sure if maybe this medication might make one think differently, so I'm glad and posted a question to hear from someone else. I appreciate your input.