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Depression and mood swings, tension, irritability. On Lexapro. History of cancer. Will medication help?
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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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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.