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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
Lexapro, Escitalopram, and Ciprolex are the same, an SSRI anti-depressant.
They will not cause healing from PCS. Depression meds can increase daytime fatigue. Ritalin will only mask the fatigue if it does that.
They will not cause healing but they may reduce symptoms that can delay healing.
How much sleep are you getting each night ? Are you getting good REM sleep ? Brain healing only happens during REM sleep.
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I sleep on average 8-10 hours a night, depending on how easily I fall asleep which is usually quick! And also if I go through a period of insomnia where I wake up and can't get back to sleep. I do notice those days are a total write off!
I am doing a night and day sleep study this weekend so I will get more information regarding that soon.
Oh and I shared the same feelings as you on depression meds, I don't want to mask my symptoms and reality of life, I want to learn to accept and cope with it. It just seems that every doctor out there is pushing it on me...