When I first started taking Singulair, I was in sixth grade, a young girl in puberty. And, of course, I was experiencing both physical and emotional changes as any female my age would have. 

During this time, I started seeing my first counselor. It was acknowledged by my parents that I had traits of obsessive-compulsive disorder, similar to my dad, even though a name wasn’t put on it.

Unfortunately, my counselor nor did my primary doctor ever discuss Singulair and mental health. I remember discussing the pros and cons of taking Singulair, but mental health never entered into conversations with my healthcare providers. My assumption was that I can stop Singulair at any time without any negative effects.

Over the years, I continued to have deepened depression and extreme negative thoughts.  In 2010, my first year of college, I was prescribed psychiatric medication while still being on Singulair.

It wasn’t until 2013 when a healthcare provider advised me to stop taking Singulair, since it can cause mental health issues.

By then, my life had already taken a turn for the worse.