I am currently trying to wean myself from 20 mg
Lexapro. This is not easy but I think I can do this. Having support from my husband, who went from
Zoloft to
Effexor to nothing last year, helps tremendously! I started taking anti-d's - in particular
Paxil - about 11 years ago. I had some anxiety attacks and discovered I have hypothyroidism at the time. I still wish my dr (who i no longer see) had only put me on
thyroid meds instead of both at the same time. Maybe I wouldn't have needed the anti-d at all. Since then I tried once to get off Paxil when i was pregnant about 5 years ago. I went back to my "lack of emotion" stage along with having w/d symptoms. When i had my second child I was swiched to Lexapro for post partum issues. A few months ago, i decided to talk to my dr about getting off entirely as i was tired of feeling tired and lacking any libido. About 3 weeks ago i went from 20 mg to 10 - i felt so much better! About a week and a half ago, I went to 10mg every other day - now I am taking 5mg every other day. So far, I am dealing with mild dizzy spells (brain zaps) and today I am dealing with nausea. (I did not take any today.) I feel lousy physically but emotionally am doing great. I am not brain tired all the time. Like I said earlier, having family support means so much! Pray for me y'll and I will keep you updated!
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