I am seriously debating starting Lexapro.One of my biggest hurdles is lack of motivation and lack of interest in things I used to be interested in.I have a0hard time staying focused on the task at hand and generally lose interest pretty quickly in things.Does anyone have any experience with Lexapro in this aspect? I am pretty sure that my depression has some effect on my lack of motivation/interest, true?Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated.

Brice

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I am pretty sure that my depression has some effect on my lack of motivation/interest, true?

Having lack of motivation and interest is a sign and symptom of depression as well as losing interest and the inability to focus.

With our without meds, your job is to DO what you don't feel like doing!! MAKE YOURSELF DO those things you used to do and enjoyed even though you feel the way you do. The wrong decision for depression is to do nothing!!
So get up and DO SOMETHING and keep moving!!

Eventually, you will begin to enjoy yourself again but it takes time, so don't beat yourself up if you don't feel it right away. Accept how you are at any given moment.

thanks for the reply.I do do what I used to do.Everyday and night but its just that the motivation and interest arent there anymore.I havent given up and I refuse to let the depression make me a vegetable.I just need to figure out why I have lost interest and do something about it.I really hope that going on the meds will relight that spark that I used to have or maybe just help lift what it is thats covering it.

Hi Brice,
I started Lexapro about 8 weeks ago and motivation is one of the areas that was helped the most!
I'am a mom of two boys and I would go through the things that I had to do each day but I was just going through the motions...there was no 'want' or joy, just task...I was really depressed and didn't realize how bad I was until I started coming out of it!! Now I'am enjoying things again, looking forward to things, and I'am enjoying my life..I found my smile and my laugh I wasn't too happy about going on another med..I was terrified of it but I'am so happy I did, my anxiety is gone, I'am not housebound anymore, my obsessive thoughts are gone, I'am not worrying like I was, and I physically feel better because I'am not in the constant state of stress anymore...I have my life back and I'am so grateful for that
I hope you find what works for you, I think Lexapro is a really good medication for anxiety and depression, I would definately recommend trying it.
Take care,
Jodi