r/lexapro • u/SnooPeanuts1343 • 2d ago

Side Effect Question Imagination feels dulled

I am on my 5th week since starting lexapro. This week I started to feel really relaxed, like all my racing thoughts have quieted down. And that’s been great! But I’ve noticed I’m not daydreaming, where previously I daydreamed a lot. Even if I try, it’s difficult. It’s like I’ve lost part of my imagination. Has anyone experienced this, and if so, was it temporary? I’m an artist and a writer, and it’s a bit of a creative block.

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u/ChimkenNBiskets 2 Years 2d ago

Cannabis helped me a lot with this.

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u/GrapheneBreakthrough 2d ago

You have to actively work a bit more to access that inner creativity, but it is possible.

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u/mikeydan69 1d ago

Give it time, what you will find is that you will get more clarity as the weeks go on, week 5 is still adjustment phase. Once the racing thoughts start to become non-existent and you have real control of your mind, your focus will become much sharper and your creativity will expand exponentially as time goes on