So, what's the word on facial laxity or other issues potentially caused by SSRI usage? I'm finding more and more mentions of the supposed phenomenon of antidepressants relaxing facial muscles and creating droopiness of the skin, though it primarily seems like a subjective aesthetic concern for which facts and studies are absent?
It's likely that there is truth to these claims, and I'm noticing similar effects first-hand. I've sworn off AD meds, or at least SSRI's, and am working toward some sort of balance and healing. Personal notes are that I'm 31, male, prone to generalized and social anxieties, tending toward isolation. Work can be chaotic, but it is not presently an issue.
Options I'm considering:
Facial exercises
Maintaining a healthy diet with minimal carbs and plenty of water
Staying healthy though exercise and stress mitigation
Consistent supplementation or application or substances such as pycnogenol, retin A, rosehip seed oil, grapeseed extract, kojic acid
Sun avoidance
Acid peels, mostly Jessner's
Dubious on pharmaceutical counter measures such as Stablon / SSRE or herbal anxiety relief
Seeking more positive social interactions, which probably shouldn't be an afterthought
Have others here noticed physical issues with their appearance after taking antidepressants, and, if so, what seemed to help with bouncing back?
BTW, I wouldn't suggest that anyone drop their medication for fear of aging, unless/until a more positive outlook can be attained without the meds!