Major Depressive Disorder. Lexapro (escitalopram) is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
The most common causes of controlling behavior in a spouse are the result of modeling after a controlling parent or of a narcissistic personality. Another reason is a stressful and traumatic childhood and adolescence as a result of having an addicted, extremely angry or narcissistic parent.
To manage these internal conflicts, people use defense mechanisms. Defense mechanisms are behaviors that protect people from anxiety. Repression: keeping unpleasant thoughts, memories, and feelings shut up in the unconscious. Example: Nate witnessed his mother being beaten by a mugger when he was seven years old.