I started taking Lexapro a year ago and weaned off of it around June because I gained 20 pounds and I was drinking a lot while on it in the spring - I know, it’s not a smart. I started taking it again in November. With my drinking under control and in a better environment for my mental health, it has been working. However, the weight is becoming an issue. I can mentally manage a changing body and a healthy weight gain as you age, but I can barely recognize myself in the mirror. I gained so much so fast earlier this year and I started noticing I’m more bloated this last month even though I adopted more healthy habits over the fall. 

I can finally manage my emotions and thoughts. But at what cost? Only 1/4 of my closet fits me and I experience similar feelings to depersonalization each time I look in the mirror. The pros outweigh the cons. 

I’m going to start weaning off of it again, even though it’s only been two months. 

Has anyone else experienced this? And if so, do you have any other recommendations for SSRIs that don’t cause rapid weight gain?