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.
The psychological causes include:1,4,5,8,9. 1  Depression - which can cause a loss of interest in sex (lower libido) as well as erectile dysfunction - and other mental health disorders. 2  Stress, fear, anxiety, or anger. 3  Stress can include work, financial, and emotional problems.