it’s totally normal to wonder how something like lexapro might shape your everyday rhythm—especially when productivity feels like both a goal and a struggle. whether you’re navigating work, parenting, school, or just trying to get through your to-do list without feeling like you’re climbing a mountain in flip-flops, the thought naturally pops up: will this medication help me feel more like myself? more capable? more focused?
let’s talk about it—honestly, gently, and without judgment.
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you know that feeling — you’re finally doing something good for your mental health. you’ve seen the doctor, started lexapro, and maybe for the first time in a while, there’s a little bit of hope in the mix. but then… the nights get weird. dreams get longer, louder, and sometimes downright terrifying. it’s jarring. you wake up wondering, wait — was that even real?
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creativity is a tricky thing. it’s not just about talent or technique — it’s often tangled up with how we feel. our highs, our lows, our quiet days and electric nights. so when something shifts that emotional rhythm, like starting a medication, it’s natural to ask… what now?
if you’re on lexapro — or thinking about it — and wondering what it might do to your creativity, you’re not alone. and you’re not being dramatic or paranoid. it’s a real, honest question that deserves space and care.
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okay, it’s been about six weeks since i started my journey with lexapro, and overall, it’s going pretty well.
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ever wake up from a dream so bizarre, so vivid, you’re not sure if it actually happened or you just watched an intense indie film in your sleep? if you’ve started taking lexapro and suddenly your dream life is popping off like an hbo drama—well, you’re not alone.
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i’m a male, 170 pounds, 5’10”. my doctor prescribed me 5mg of lexapro for anxiety. naturally, i went down the internet rabbit hole after seeing people say that 10mg is the “minimum therapeutic dose.” but i already started noticing some effects from just 5mg. is that just a placebo? or is 5mg actually enough?
turns out, it’s not that simple—and that’s exactly what makes this topic worth exploring.
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not sure if it’s because of lexapro or my poor food choices, but for a few days i had a stomachache and felt pretty off for most of the days. on the other hand, i gave myself a chance to relax and actually do nothing. and i feel calm about it, which is awesome.
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it seems that the second week was even more chill than the first one. i almost didn’t have any low days and overall felt much happier than i had in a long time. the only thing that was quite weird—sometimes i felt e-x-t-r-e-m-e-l-y exhausted. like, for real. and even though i’m not a huge fan of coffee, there were days when i was drinking 3–4 cups. and it kind of helped.
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ok, i got out of CVS with my first monthly supply of lexapro and an instruction to take 1 tablet a day (5 mg) every morning by mouth for 30 days. after that, i’ll discuss with my physician whether i need to increase the dose or not. i feel pretty weird and scared since i’ve never taken any meds for my mental health before. but my therapist and physician both think it will help with my anxiety and constant suicidal thoughts. i have no other choice but to trust them and give it a try.
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