Major Depressive Disorder. Lexapro (escitalopram) is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
The most common causes of controlling behavior in a spouse are the result of modeling after a controlling parent or of a narcissistic personality. Another reason is a stressful and traumatic childhood and adolescence as a result of having an addicted, extremely angry or narcissistic parent.
Borderline personality disorder - Causes. There's no single cause of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it's likely to be caused by a combination of factors. The things that are likely to contribute to BPD are explained below. Genetics. Genes you inherit from your parents may make you more vulnerable to developing BPD.