Ben, it was good to read that you noticed some improvement after taking Lexapro for a short time.

Please remember that Lexapro, like all SSRIs, typically take a while (weeks - months) to become fully effective.

You could consider taking it for a longer time to see if you notice a sustained improvement.

No, the bumpy plane and car ride was not harmful unless you were in the back of a truck laying on the floor with your head bouncing on a hard object/floor. This is the last time I will respond to these illogical concerns about getting brain damage from a plane ride or hug or such.

As Kiwi said, Lexapro and others like it take a couple weeks to take effect. One can never look at them with an hour to hour analysis. There is still a potential of a mild up and down in symptoms with SSRIs. They smooth out the highs and lows to a more tolerable level.

It sounds like the Lexapro is worth a second try. It can help you get control of your thoughts and anxieties, at least to a level where you start using the CBT skills.

Regarding the comment about pursuing psychology, I do not think it is a good idea for you. Get a book by Ralph Mattson and Arthur Miller called, "Finding a Job You Can Love." Finding a Job You Can Love by R. T. Mattson & A. F. Miller I met Ralph and Arthur 40 years ago. They have amazing insight into finding a career direction.

Ok thanks, sorry for asking the same things so much.

So you agree I should continue my every day routine as is? Simply asking since you've suggested in the past that people slow down.

The plan is to stick with the therapy for another month or so, see what benefits I can get and then go on to a ssri if I'm not satisfied with the progress. And then ofc combine the two.

I'll check it out thanks, and yah I agree I don't particularly want to go into psychology, I'm more interested in business and economics. I just hope my brain will be able to handle the math classes lol.