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.
Causes of borderline personality disorder. Most experts agree that there is no single cause of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is likely to be caused by a combination of factors.These include: 1  genetics â g enes you inherit from your parents may make you more vulnerable to developing BPD, given certain environmental factors (see below).eurotransmitters. It is thought that many people with BPD may have altered functioning of a neurotransmitter called serotonin in their brain. Altered serotonin activity in the brain has been linked to depression, aggression and difficulty in controlling destructive urges.