I’m planning to start Zoloft or Lexapro, but I’ve read that some people experience increased suicidal thoughts early on. If you’ve used either medication, could you share what your experience was like and what helped you through it? Your perspective would really help ❤️

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Zoloft helped me a lot , no suicidal thoughts (but I didn’t have any to begin with )

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