re: Any pharmacists or child psychologists in the house? Question re: Lexapro

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As sad as it sounds, some folks are so depressed that they don’t even have the motivation to commit suicide, but the antidepressants give them just enough motivation to do it.

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This is basically the mechanism for the suicide risk. Depressed people want to kill themselves but don't have the energy or motivation to do so. With ssris, energy and motivation return before the mood improvement. Ergo, they now have the motivation to move forward with any plans they may have had.