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Depression And Mood Swings, Tension, Irritability. On Lexapro. History Of Cancer. Will Medication Help?

Dr. Grief, My husband and I were married for 25 yrs. we got back together 5 years ago. Things were going well and some things came out that happened during our marriage that I knew about but not all which sent me into a spiral! I have heard people tell me forgive and let it go...especially my pastor, I forgave it once, but it was worse but the lies {more lies and the truth} came out! This of course sent me into a tailspin after all these years! One of my drs put me on Lexapro, not for this but for other things...I'm a cancer patient also. He's of the mindset that happened a long time ago just let it go! I had an affair during our marriage that he knew nothing about I told him mainly to hurt him, no kids were iinvolved Sometimes this just comes down on me over and over! Would medications help this situation?!
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Lexapro (escitalopram) will help you with your mood swings and depression even when they are secondary to life's difficulties.
However, in your case where there are problems (physical health & relationships) it may be useful to bolster your capacity to bear stress by seeking psychotherapy from a professional psychologist or even to consider taking up yoga as a lifestyle modification to help you have a different viewpoint to life.
These measures will help you a lot by adding to the efficacy of medications and also reduce the need for medications in the long run.
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Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

I have gone through your available history. You had not mentioned your mood symptoms which is vital to reach to a diagnosis.

Escitalopram is very good, potent, commonly used anti depressant drug. Usual dose ranges between 10-40 mg per day.
Simultaneous to drug, you may also go for counselling and couple therapy which may help you in current condition.

I hope it will help you.

Thanks.
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Depression And Mood Swings, Tension, Irritability. On Lexapro. History Of Cancer. Will Medication Help?

Lexapro (escitalopram) will help you with your mood swings and depression even when they are secondary to life s difficulties. However, in your case where there are problems (physical health & relationships) it may be useful to bolster your capacity to bear stress by seeking psychotherapy from a professional psychologist or even to consider taking up yoga as a lifestyle modification to help you have a different viewpoint to life. These measures will help you a lot by adding to the efficacy of medications and also reduce the need for medications in the long run.