[anxiousbabe]

Aunty,you are the best!!!! I wish you nothing but a speedy recovery and the ability to get around easier and with NO pain. Hang in there. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all the good advice. I am on my way to the store to by walnuts. Night time is the worst for my anxiety. I experience internal tremors and just a fear of bedtime. I should not fear bedtime at 34 with three kids, a husband and a job. I should look forward to bedtime, but I don't. I get shakey just like you Scotty and sometime I am forced to take a xanax just to calm me. I need to get some sleep and oh how I wish for a night with no broken sleep. The xanax gives me a solid 6 to 7 hours, but I don't want to make a habit of it. I just take it once in a great while as needed.

Brewster, my mid section became very large when I was on the Lexapro. I am now 5 wks off and going for acupuncture once a week. It really seems to help alot. My belly is as big as a 3 month pregnant stomach and my belly was always very flat (genes) even after I had my kids. I hope to lose it and get back to the way I was before as it is very frustrating. My boobs also went up a size and a half, but I think that was from the 32 pounds I have gained from the Lexapro. However, those I would like to keep. LOL

I am going to try the walnuts today and see if it helps me tonight and aunty you are right I wake up around 3 or 4 most of the time during the night and crave juice - something sweet to drink and I am a water drinker especially at night. I am going to my natural doctor today and we are going to do some cortisol testing to see where that is. I lost some weight this week, so I am hoping and praying that it will continue with my diet and excercise. It felt good to see the scale move the other way (down)at least it gives me some incentive to keep on working out. Before while on Lexapro no matter how much I diet and excercise the scale never went down.

Your right Scotty, most people can not relate to this withdrawel or anxiety/panic attacks which is what I have. My husband seems to think that something is bothering me when I get shaky and can't sleep. I just tell him that he doesn't understand that it comes out of no where for me and sometimes there is no rhyme or reason for it. It's a chemical imbalance for me, but no one can seem to find out what the imbalance in my system is the doctors are just so quick to put you on an ssri. I will never again take an ssri that's for sure.

Last night when I was getting in bed I already starting feeling the internal tremors and feeling like I couldn't breathe and then I get very cold, like I need a heavy robe and 2 big quilts on me just to get me warm (does any one else get cold like that) I did not want to take a xanax so I simply did some breathing excercises and of course went on the couch (My safe place) and I said a few prayers and I feel asleep, so the breathing excercises and prayer helped.

To answer the question about the acupuncture needles that my doctor leaves in my ear they are covered with a skin like colored bandaid material almost and you can shower and do everything as if they were not there at all. NO problem at all. Scotty I believe you have the same ones. Well I will check back later.

Be well,
Florence

[auntybiotic]

Anxious Babe,

The tremors and anxiety that you feel before going to bed may be helped by trying Bach's Flower Essence in Chamomile Flower, as directed with 4 dropd on the tongue. It can be ordered at the Vitamin Shoppe for about $14.00 a bottle. It may help you with the anxiety and tremors if taken prior to your bedtime.This product can also be ordered online.

If it is more like a panic attack that affects your breathing, hyperventilating and the flight or flight reponse, and feel like you may die.......... then you may want to pick up the homepathic remedy ACONITUM NAPELLUS 30 C. This is recommeneded on Withdrawal and Recovery group.

Anxiousbabe,

Try adding minerals to your supplements. The best are "Mineral Toddy #8110" You can order this by calling 1 800 356-3245. It is a liquid and excellent in helping the body to repair from the damage that Lexapro can cause. The mineral should be taken with a GOOD QUALITY vitamin. With stomach problems that Lexapro causes, liquid minerals are the best metabolized. The above product has helped many with withdrawal but a similiar liquid mineral would also work.

Thanks everyone for the prayers for my knee.............how bad is miniscus surgery??

[auntybiotic]

Anxious Babe,

You may also want to look into getting Bach Flower Essence in White Chestnut.................it really does help with anxiety. Google" Bach Flower Essences and learn more about Bach Essences.

[Craigre]

-Anxiousbabe
If i have a panic attack in bed my feet will get freezing cold even if I have alot of heavy blankets on. I'm told that it is an automatic flight or flight response during the panic attack that is supposed to happen to prevent bleeding if i were in a fight. You probably already know that but if you were in a fight or flight situation then your hands and feet would be the first to get cut. Its natures way of keeping you from bleeding to death. It just doesnt feel good when you are trying to go to sleep . Sometimes i soak my feet in hot water for about 5 minutes and then hop back into bed.

[Brewer]

Aunty, miniscus surgery is a breeze, it's making yourself be good and follow the doctor's orders for weeks that's the hard part!

I was a runner and tried to "run through the pain" and ended up tearing up my right knee. My doctor repaired my miniscus but he had to remove part of the damaged area. The result is an off balance knee.

He told me to never run again, and not even speed walk. Just biking, swimming, etc. I didn't believe him

I tried running and just proved him correct. I now have brace I'm supposed to wear as much as possible. It's the same brace professional athletes wear on the field! Not attractive! But I'm only 39 and it's supposed to buy me time until I need a replacement.

Remember that no matter how boring physical therapy is, it will be the difference in your future knees. Be dedicated!

After everything I've now read about Lex, I wonder if it lead to my knee problems. I've walked/run for so long, it's a huge loss in my life and I just don't know why it happened. No injury, no accident, just one day my knee swelled like a watermelon.



Brewer was here

[Miss Lee]

Wow- Busy Board Today.

Scotty- I stopped (for the day) taking all my supplements and am only on the magnesium like that website said. I am expereimenting with the trembling. Maybe it is just to much to process, and it is coming out other ways?? Who knows. I 'll keep ya posted.

Brewer- I apologize for not getting to your topic sooner. I remember reading it, but thought I had nothing to offer. Lactating???? I am glad you stuck with us. We're a sweet jumpy bunch.

Craigre- How's your day?

Aunty- Glad to have you back. Your like mama to this board. Miniscus surgery isn't so bad. Less than ACL. I was up and walking with a day or two. (I was also only 20 when I had it)

Anxious- Congrats on the weight loss. Be careful with the Xanex at bed time. It will make you feel worse in withdrawals.

Miss Lee

[Brewer]

Anxious,
how did you achieve your weight loss? Did stopping the Lex create any results that kept you motivated?

How has your body changed?

Brewer was here

[RedPA]

quote:Originally posted by auntybiotic

BUY PRIMAL DEFENSE FOR YOUR STOMACH ISSUES. IT IS AVAILABLE AT MOST HEALTH FOOD STORES FOR ABOUT $40.00 A BOTTLE.
...CARSONS FISH OIL IS EXCELLENT FOR MOODINESS AND ALSO HELPS WITH THE WIGHT ISSUES.

NAONI JUICE TAKEN THRUOUT THE DAY ...

Thanks for another informative post, as always. Hope the surgery goes well and recovery is quick.

I found the Vitamin Shoppe in my area today - will make a point to go there over the next couple days to seek out a few things to help me out. I envy those who do have Lex in liquid form, my health insurance ran out a few months ago, so I'm cutting my 20 mg pills the best I can.

Aunty, how close is your daughter to being completely done with the Lex?

Brewster, my midsection sounds very similar to anxiousbabe's - how round it is. I was an athlete - xc ski racer and cycling - so I also had a flat stomach until the last couple yrs. My weight increased on Lex, so I'd really like to lose the extra to lug around also - and don't need the extra gain in the bust either. [:I]

I checked and have two large bags of walnuts in the freezer - will pull those forward and keep them handy - thanks so much for that tip too!

Craigre - This last week, I've warmed up one of those beanie-bags that one uses for sore neck. I pop it in the microwave before bed, wrap it in a towel and put my feet on it in bed. I also have a good amt of blankets on.

Aunty - OT: my BIL had surgery for torn miniscus - he recovered nicely and is back playing (over-40) Lacrosse and Rugby. I think it was the running/Lacrosse that led to the knee injuries in the first place.

be blessed,
Red

[auntybiotic]

Thanks.........I do not feel so worried about the surgery...........except I will not be able to follow Doctor's orders as far as bed rest. What single mother can?

My daughter is tapering so slow. She is down from 20 Mg to 10.9. I have have to do minute tapers because she missed so much school when I tried even 1 Mg tapers................she is so sensitive. It took 9 months to get that far but it's better that she be able to function during the withdrawal. Even with the tiny tapers she still has noticible symptoms for about 7 days.

I will try to share more that I have learned but I have to find time to post. Anyone having withdrawal nightmares or action packed frightening dreams? I notice this happens in my daughter the first few days after a taper.

Let me know how the walnuts work..............who knows..........maybe we all can collectively write a book...................we all know how badly the public needs one and by the number of readers here.........I think it may be a best seller! Maybe we'll call it SAY NO NO TO LEXAPRO (smile).

Gotta get dinner ready. Have a anxiety free night.Red, e mail me privately if you can.

HUG
Aunty

[Craigre]

-Miss Lee
I have been doing rather well lately. I still have some random feelings like im about to have a panic attack every once in a while but i usually recognize it quickly and it doesnt get out of control. I think my hormones are trying to balance out right now. They are level enough to allow me to go to work again.

I only took 5mg of lexapro for 4 days so I am pretty sure that I am almost or completely rid of the lexapro in my system. I am not sure if it could still be in my liver or not. About a week after I stopped lexapro I started zoloft. I have been taking zoloft for a little less than 2 weeks. It may have eased my lexapro withdrawals if i even took enough to have them. Its really hard to say for sure.

The zoloft seems to be working for me so I am going to keep taking it for a while. I really don't want to be on meds but this is doable for now.

I feel really bad for the people that took 20mg of lexapro for years. I only had a taste of the withdrawals.

-RedPA
Yeah! I totally forgot that I had one of those. They are GREAT! Not only will it warm your feet up but it is very relaxing if you use it on your back or neck.

[Miss Lee]

Scotty-

I stopped taking fish oil and my vitamin (because it contained K) and I slept better last night. I'm not sure if it was too much for my system, or if I didn't need the minerals and they were just releasing into my system??? That web site for severe reactions suggested this approach. What are you doing??

Hey everyone- TGIF!!!!!!

I am feeling slightly better. I am leaving for the weekend to see my family. Hopefully it will be peaceful??!!??? I found the BEST chiropractor yesterday and that made me happy. My back has been so messed up from my muscles being so tight. I told her everything that happened. It is so nice to go to a professional and for them to actually believe what you are saying. She was great!

How is the club today?? I can feel myself slowly crawling out. OH, try to stay away from alot of action packed TV, or violence on TV, it stimulates the nervous system and if you are trying to rebuild, then it just sets you back a little. I cannot watch anything but HGTV and the biggest Loser. He He. If I watch it at all!
KEEP LAUGHING!! IT HELPS YOU HEAL!!

hugs and kisses
MISS LEE

[Sparksnorthern]

Hi, I took lexapro for a year and have been off of it for 7 months now but I am still experiencing the sexual side effects and I fear that they may stay with me forever. My libido is very poor and I have problems going to the bathroom. Starting unrinating is very difficult and it's hard to control the muscles in my penis to keep it going and when I'm done, it feels like theres still urine in my bladder that I can't get out. I'm just wondering if anyone is going through the same thing and if they have any rememdies.

Scott

[anxiousbabe]

Hey everyone TGIF!!! I am so happy it is Friday. Brewer, I am just following weight watchers for the weight loss and excercising. My weight and belly came totally from the Lexapro. I never had a weight problem in my life.

I have to let you all know that I went and bought the walnuts yesterday and I don't know if it is my mind, but I slept all the way through the night and in my bed (NO couch) THANKS AUNTY!!! I also had acupuncture again yesterday with a nice back massage added to that so maybe it was a combonation, but it felt so good to sleep with no interruptions.
Miss lee I hope you have a good weekend and you are right about watching violence on TV, for me scary movies do it too. I watch lifetime for woman and all the discovery channels.

Sparksnorthern welcome. Unfortunately I can't answer your question however my sex drive did come back, but not totally yet and hopefully yours will too. I hope one of the other guys on this board can answer your other questions.

BODY E WHERE ARE YOU???? YOUR NOT LEAVING US ARE YOU?????

I will check back later.
BE well,
Florence

[Scotty]

TGIF is right!

Miss Lee-
I'm only taking magnesium citrate for the nervousness and milk thistle for my liver. I couldn't watch any TV the first two weeks during my bad reaction. Now I watch mainly sitcoms and light material. Sucks because I was into that Prison Break series but that stuff is still too heavy for my nerves. Looking forward to being able to see a movie in a movie theatre the most! Definantly agree you should laugh all you can. Glad you found a good chiropractor! Enjoy your time with your family!

anxiousbabe-
I notice walnuts help also although I haven't tried them right before bed. Much thanks and blessings to Aunty for all the helpful advice. She got me through some rough days.

I'm feeling pretty good during the days but still not sleeping. Even if I'm really tired I just lay there. My heart's not palpitating or racing but sleep just won't come. I've tried Bachs, exercise, hot epsom salt baths, just about everything. The closest I come to natural sleep is in the acupuncturist office. Most nights the Lunesta works but last night I had to take a Valium to get 4 hours sleep. I've always had a rough time sleeping but not like this. I will try some walnuts and yoga before bed tonight and see if it helps.

Sparksnorthern-
First off do not despair! It takes nerves longer to heal than any other part of the body. I only had two tablets when I had my bad reaction and I was dead from the waist down for two solid weeks. Mr. Happy is back now but I still got a lot of nervous tension. I would try to find a good acupuncturist. It will make your healing time MUCH faster. And you WILL heal in time. Faith and hope are your most powerful companions right now. I will keep you in my prayers so hang in there.

Have a great weekend all!

[Sparksnorthern]

I thank you both for your responses, and I appreciate the prayers. If anyone has any other thoughts or recomendations, I would still love to hear them.

Auntybiotic, I took 20mg for a year and to wean off, I would take 5mg less a week for four weeks and It worked really well. The only annoying part was breaking the pills up with a knife, and even then it wasnt perfect increments and I still handled it well. So 15mg for a week, then 10 the next, then 5, then nothing. I bet she'll do just fine. Good luck! after those three weeks I would have the odd twitching sensations when I would move my eyes from side to side, but that was about it. I think if you do it incrementally like that and be patient then anyone will be fine.

[Brewer]

Everyone,
have you seen any body changes simply from getting off the Lex?

If so, what? Thanks!

Brewer was here

[anxiousbabe]

Hey guys,

I hope today finds everyone feeling a little better.

Brewer, I haven't noticed any changes in my body yet, but I am desperately waiting to see my belly go down and my butt and legs return to their normal size. If anyone has gone back to pre lexapro weight please let us know and also how long it took.

Sex drive is back, but the weight gain is holding me back....even though my husband hasn't said two words about it, I know my body is not the same as before the lexapro. 30 pounds in alot of weight to put on and to go from a size 6 to a size 12 is devastating to me. I am becoming obsessed with getting the weight off and it's just not happening as fast as I would like. Although I am thankful that I am off this awful stuff and feeling much better, so I will say a prayer and hopefully the man upstairs will get me through this too. Anyone have any input, please share.

be well,
Florence

[New2Lex]

I too started Lex about 2 weeks ago .. I now want to get off it because of the weight gain. I do not need to gain anymore.. I was in car accident in 2001 and had steriods shots went from size 1 to size 12 .. cant loose the weight .. Lost my mom and was depressed doc gave me lex.. I will wing my self off it .. Will the fish oil help loose weight when the lex is out of system.. I just started a new job that i love. . Hope the withdrawl from the lex does not cause me to loose it.. Any suggestions.. Shell

quote:Originally posted by lara955

I'm so glad to have found this site! I was just put on Lexapro a little over a month ago, 10mg per day. I started feeling "better" after one - 1 1/2 weeks, but the past 2 weeks I've been disconected, exhausted. I've had bouts of insomnia in the middle of the night (if I wake up I can't get back to sleep) but am tired and worn out all day. I don't feel like doing anything and have to make myself do regular every day stuff. I could just sit and stare at a wall and be content. Another wierd side effect (I've read other people have this happen too) is I've been craving alcohol, beer specifically. I used to drink beer a lot, but quit 6 months ago when I quit smoking, hadn't had a beer since. I did drink a few glasses of wine occasionally. When I started the Lexapro I couldn't stand the taste of wine all of the sudden, but craved beer after months of not having any! Any one else experience this? I really want to stop taking this stuff. I'm considering trying 5 mg a day for a week, then 5 mg every other day, then 5 mg every 2 days - does anyone think this is a good way to go off it since I've only been on it about 5 weeks? Any other suggestions? Thanks so much.

Thank God for the internet . Because sometimes our Doctors dont help... Shell

[farmtails]

WOW I can't believe it. There are OTHERS -- I really, really thought I was alone. I have been taking 20-30 mg of lexapro for 2 or 3 years now. Everytime I even think about quiting the "brain glitches" send me right back to the pharmacy to refill my script. I have gained weight like crazy. I was a size 10 - now I'm a full 18. My stomach is so BIG that even I think I look prego. And energy -- what energy?? I feel like a zombie all the time. -- Anyhow, I QUIT last Wednesday! I quit cold turkey and I'm not going back to the pharmacy this time. The brain glitches really suck but not as bad as looking like a rolley-polley and feeling like a zombie. I found a neat trick this weekend. Everytime the glitches get really bad, I go outside and mow the grass or ride on the tractor. The loud, loud noise and vibration seems to help tremendously! Anyhow, thanks to all of you. I feel so much better just knowing that I'm really not crazy afterall -- those brain glitches had me wondering for a while.

[TracySal]

Thank you Thank you Thank you all for giving me answers when I thought I was losing my mind. I was told by my doctor that the only symptom I would experience from stopping Lexapro was mild anxiety...well, no anxiety but I have felt the "brain zaps" and the exhaustion and the crying fits. I also gained a LOT of weight after going on it; I thought it was my birth control! I went from a 10 to a 16 in a little over a year and a half after not changing my eating habits. I had no other explination until I happened across this forum. I went from taking 10mg a day and weaned myself off for about 2 weeks, and I feel like hell. I wish doctors knew more about the drugs they prescribed so maybe I would have had a little forwarning.

God bless and Good Luck!
~Tracy[:I]

[Miss Lee]

Hi Lex Family!

Here is a weird story. So I went to my parents this weekend and things were a little hectic. My big sis was there with her new baby, her hubby and her wayward dog. Just a lot of stimuli. I also haven't been home in a long time (I am from a really small town) and I am ALOT thinner, so of course everyone was on my case. ANY WHOO

On sat. night/ sun. morning I had an episode (thats what i call my attacks) and I always track my symptoms. So here is the weird part. My attack (which this one was way more managable than the last) was exactly 28 days from my last one, which was exactly 28 days from the first one. Strange??? Something is happening every 28 days that make me relive symptoms. Maybe it is my liver dumping, or something else??

Any suggestions for why this is? Aunty? Scotty?

Today I am a little shaky, but functioning.

MISS LEE

[Miss Lee]

Oh and really dizzy again????

Gosh, I just want this to be done.

Miss Lee

[farmtails]

Day 6 Without Lexapro [xx(]
Today has been the worst day yet. The electrical impulses streaming through my brain are multiplying and now I have them in my arms, hands and legs. I am so dizzy that I had to get my husband to pick the kids up from school -- I was afraid to drive. And I have the absolute strangest headache. On a better note, I already have more energy. I actually woke up this morning and felt rested. Wow -- I haven't felt "rested" in ages. I read that lecithin might help with the choline production. Does anyone know about this? [u]</u>

[Brewer]

Week 2 off Lex and the zaps are almost gone! I was weepy last week but good so far today. Depressed/anxious this morning but just talked myself into acting happy and then got there!

My clothes are tighter since quitting lex and I've felt BLOATED! Is that normal?

Brewer was here

[Scotty]

Miss Lee-
Sorry to hear about the relapse. Have you tried the magnesium citrate or even epsom salt baths? They do wonders for the nervousness and the shakes. As for the every 28 days, unless it's related to your monthly cycle I can't think of what would cause that. Maybe some sort of post-tramatic stress thing? Our bodies and minds don't easily forget trauma this nasty.

The absolute best thing for me with the dizziness was Less drowsey Dramamine (Meclizine hydrochloride). I took a half tablet and it made me feel totally normal. It still makes you sleepy though.

Also wanted to make you aware of a book that really helped me through the worst of my panic attacks(they were paralyzing). It's called Hope and Help for your Nerves by Dr Claire Weekes. This was written before they had antidepressants and is just an awesome book on how to accept, embrace, and release your anxiety. Worked wonders for me anyways. Check out the Amazon reviews.

I've been feeling pretty good lately during the day. Still pretty sensitive to loud noises and a little paranoid but getting much better day by day. Sleeping better too but still having some awful nightmares when I do sleep.

One good thing about going through this bad reaction. After that hell , I feel blessed and so thankful to be feeling halfway normal again that the things that were bothering me before I don't even worry about anymore. So although it was a hell I wouldn't have wished on my worst enemy, I think it was good for me to go through it. Brings the important things in life into perspective.

Wishing us all a speedy recovery.
God Bless.

[bitka]

quote:Originally posted by farmtails

Day 6 Without Lexapro [xx(]
Today has been the worst day yet. The electrical impulses streaming through my brain are multiplying and now I have them in my arms, hands and legs. I am so dizzy that I had to get my husband to pick the kids up from school -- I was afraid to drive. And I have the absolute strangest headache. On a better note, I already have more energy. I actually woke up this morning and felt rested. Wow -- I haven't felt "rested" in ages. I read that lecithin might help with the choline production. Does anyone know about this? [u]</u>

Farmtails,
I was on lexapro for over two years (20-30mg a day)and have recently gone off of it to give it a try. I tried weening myself off slowly, but I just couldn't get it right, ugh. Even after six weeks I still feel the dizziness and zaps and everything makes me cry or really irritated. However, my husband had a great idea. Just take about 3-5mg (I know that cutting up the pill is a pain, sometimes I just bear the bitterness and bite off a little, yuck) when you are really feeling the side effects. I really found that this worked wonders. Even though it may prolong the tapering off, I have found that my life is more bearable and the days that I need it have decreased and I don't need to take anymore. Going off lexapro cold turkey is a bad idea. I tried doing that after about the first 8 months I was on the lexapro and it was awful. If you have anymore pills left or can get another prescription, I would really try tapering off rather than taking yourself through the excruciating process of cold turkey, especially when you seem to have such a busy life, being married and having children etc...
I don't know too much about lecithin, only that it is supposed to keep you from having a hangover if you take it a couple hours before drinking. My vitamin-herbal cocktail consists of (if you are interested) a food derived powder form of Vitamin C, red clover (a blood cleanser), milk thistle (liver cleanser),"Garden of Life Primal Defense" (kind of for everything but also to keep the good bacteria going in the colon), liquid b-complex, omegas, and sam-e (when I can afford it). The things we have to do just to feel close to sanity. Sorry about the length of my message, I am sure you all hate me now. (Paranoia: one side effect of going off Lexapro)

[auntybiotic]

Welcome to the New Posters,

Just want to say hi and welcome to the group. We will all learn together and support one another until we are thru the withdrawals.

Bikita,

Your vitamin mixture sounds awesome.you may want to add some magnesium to it because Lexapro depletes your body of magnesium.

Miss Lee,
I have no clue why the 28 day cycle unless it has to do with the phase the moon is in. Many are affected by cycles of the moon and it is strange that it occurs every 28 days. I will make a mental note of this so if it happens to anyone else I will remember. I wonder what phase the moon was in on those dates...........full moon??

New to Lex.

After 2 weeks I really don't thonk you will have to worry about withdrawals. Maybe take half for a week and see if you notice any symptoms.if not just stop.

Farmtails,

When you get the really bad head rushes you may want to go to the drug store and buy CHASER.............its a over the counter cure for a hangover but it works so well for the really bad zaps from withdrawal................take it as directed and see if you see an imorovement.

How has noticed any help ftom the walnuts with less dizziness because they are balancing out the blood levels?? Let me know.

Scotty, when you take the epsom salt baths, add a bottle of 8 ounces of hydrgen peroxide. It will actually help to detox. Soak in te tub of hot water with 2 cups of epsom salts and one bottle of hydrogen peroxide. After your 20 minute soak...rinse off under the shower for a minute or two with cool water to get the toxins off your skin after the soak.

Brewer,

It is normal to be bloated and swollen in the stomach after the lexapro usage.it may even last a few months..omega 3 fish oil will help. There are many serotonin receptors in the gut and they are unbalanced from tapering and stopping lexapro...............Get on a high quality vitamin and mineral, vitamin C, Calcium and magnesium su[[lement program to help your body heal from the damage lexapro causes.

Miss Lee,

I have just heard that zinc helps to repair the nervous system that has developed a sensitivity due to SSRI usage. I know you are sensitive to pills............maybe a small amount of zinc would help the attacks.

Gotta Run.......................

aunty

[bodyelectric]

Hi everyone! Aunty, how is your leg?

Been awhile since I posted, mostly because I'm feeling better. My life is back to "normal". Not only are my symptoms gone, but I have more energy, focus and drive than ever. Sex life is great. And I have real feelings again. And my belly shrank.

So hang in there, it gets better.

Let's see -- I came down from 40mg to zero over 10 days (not recommended!!), and it's been nearly 7 weeks since my last dose. The brain zaps persisted the longest, coming and going but less dramatic over time. I don't think I've had one in a week or so, and even if I have had one, it was so mild I didn't notice.

There's hope. The things that seemed to help the most were to go easier on myself, know I wasn't alone by reading and posting here, and taking omega-3. At one point I was taking a bunch of supplements -- omega-3, SAMe, 5-HTP, multivitamin, B complex, tyrosine, selenium, milk thistle, calcium, magnesium, and I think some others. (My bag was searched thoroughly when I had to fly out of town for business, but they concluded I was just a hypochondriac.) Of all the things I took, omega-3 seemed to have the most noticeable positive effect.

My best wishes for you all. It gets better!

[bodyelectric]

P.S. I just got part of our Lexapro withdrawal site up. It's at www.withdrawalsymptoms.us. I'd like to think of it as a collaborative effort, so please contribute and sign up for the newsletter (directions on the site). If I have to write a newsletter, that might make me get back into the research.

I used a template that has nothing to do with withdrawal symptoms, I know, so please don't laugh. I'll put my web designer on it as soon as he finishes some more pressing projects for me.

Good night!

[TracySal]

I am currently trying the milk thistle too. Has anyone had any luck with it? I'll have to try the Omega 3.