[Skywalk]

Lindsey,

My mom has schitzophrenia and it's always been a worry of mine that I will get it too. But try to not worry about it. The Lexapro will have nothing to do with it and will not start or stop the disease. This is a weird drug and when you stop it suddenly you will get all kinds of symptoms. I had so much anxiety and my ears made noises when I first quit. You can also get so worked up over it that your thoughts will make you think you're going crazy! You may hear songs over and over and have scary thoughts. IT'S JUST THE LEXAPRO WITHDRAWALS. I've been on Paxil, Zoloft and Prozac and none of those drugs did that to me. I finally settled down -- I've been off of it for 2.5 months. Now I'm just dealing with a little apathy and the depersonalization. But my thoughts are back to normal (just wish I could get my excitement back, but it will come). Try to keep your life as calm and positive as possible. Schitzophrenia is believed to be triggerd. My mom went through a revolution in a foreign country and had a baby at the same time and that's probably what set off her disease.

[Skywalk]

Also...Lindsey...as far as getting off the medication, you have to decide if it works for you or not. A lot of us on the forum right now want to try to manage anxiety with exercise and a good diet (see the liverdoctor.com for diet). It's also common, I think, for children of the mentally ill to have anxiety. Of course, if you really have symptoms where you feel paranoid/hear voices WITHOUT LEXAPRO IN YOU then you should see a doctor about that; there are great meds out there for schitzophrenia now. Also, how old are you? Often it shows up in the teens/early twenties. I'm 31. But, again, I'm sure it's just the Lexapro withdrawals. Try not to miss doses and if you get off TAPER SLOW!

[db3]

Hi Guys..I just started my 5 mil..(20 to 10, now to 5)..
Keep your fingers crossed!

DB

[goodnightmoon]

quote:Originally posted by sarita
[goodnight,
sounds awful. alittle confused. you've been tapering a year ???
if you went cold turkey chances are it's gonna take a while to feel normal. read the topics and learn about other people's stories.....
but each day will get better, some worse, but better,,,,,

I y'all. I've been absent for a day or two. Let me clarify my tapering process. I was on Paxil for three years and tried to taper off - became incredibly ill. Dr. suggested that I switch to Lexapro, then taper off that, because the withdrawal is supposed to be lesser.
I've been on 5mg for about 6 months and started alternating on and off days. In the past few weeks, I went from every other day to every third day. Two weeks ago, I just decided to stop entirely.
I have felt terrible ever since. Yesterday was probably my worst day yet. Constant electro-shocks, headache, nausea, confusion, felt difficult to lift my head. Today I finally felt a little relief. Maybe because I discontinued the Dramamine yesterday. Keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow and the rest of the holiday season.
Not wanting to feel like this on Christmas and New Years Eve.

Does anyone have any otc/natural remedy suggestions? If the pharm. companies REALLY want to cash in, they should come up with something to help alleviate these withdrawal symptoms!

Thanks for being there, everyone, and for all your advice.
Page 46 is VERY informative and interesting.
Lanie

[donewithdrugs]

Hi, I'm new here. I've been on Lexapro for about 4 years now. I've had absolutely no side affects at all. I'm on 20 mgs. per day. I have no idea if it's helped my depression or not as I still had bouts of depression through out the 4 years until recently when I went on suboxone 7 mos. ago for addiction to pain pills. I don't know if the suboxone has helped with my depression or that I just feel better because I'm not on the pain pills anymore, but I feel so much better that I want to get off the Lexapro. I've been on many different antidepressants for the past 14 years, from Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, etc. I went off Zoloft cold turkey when I got pregnant and had the "brain zaps" that lasted for approx. 12 days. They were awful but tolerable. I've noticed that when I forget to take the Lexapro for a day that the zaps start (that's how I know I've forgotten my dose). My question is should I taper off or just go cold turkey. Past experience has shown me that when I taper I still get the brain zaps, but I still think it's best to taper anyways. What do you guys think?

[mdpleo80]

I'd like to see how the receptors are affected while taking lexapro? Are the receptors permanetly plugged or temporarily?

How long does it take after having been off lexapro for the receptors to re-activate?

[legalrn]

Hi everyone.........sorry I haven't posted for a while.....I really should be working on a final paper for a school (working on Masters in Legal and Ethical Studies), but thought I should update you all on the Lex withdrawal of my spouse.

He was on 20 mg daily until he developed symptoms of kicking and yelling while sleeping. This symptom was so bad that one night I got punched in the ribs and another night he fell out of bed. While awake, you would never guess that his sleep patterns were so agressive. This only started when he began taking Lex.

Before we began the taper, he did the "pre-taper" program at www.theroadback.org. I cannot overstate how very important this program of supplements is to the weaning off of Lex, especially for those that are having the "extreme" withdrawal symptoms. The power barley gives him energy, and he won't be caught without the cherry capsules.

The taper began 11/12/06 decreasing the dosage from 20 down to 17.5. The decrease has been weekly by 2.5 mg. Beginning today, my husband is on 5 mg for a week. I am probably the biggest "nag" about this weaning process. I ask him every week before the next decrease......any side effects? any head zapps? any depression, anxiety, depersonalization? Nothing. He says he feels fine...normal.

Because he flies a lot (travels for his job), he developed an anxiety getting on an airplane (9-1-1 didn't help this) and he began taking Xanax just when he was flying. Within the last two weeks, he has told me that he is no longer taking the Xanax, because he just doesn't want to take any drugs any more. He has made it through 4 flights each being longer than 2 hours without the Xanax.

I agree with Sarita. Withdrawal may be much easier for men vs. women. Isn't that always the case???? I also think that women have a higher pain threshold, so when the women say they have specific symptoms, I think their reports of symptomatology are much more heightened than the reports of men.

Again, for those reading for the first time, or contemplating stopping Lex, I strongly suggest www.theroadback.org and their tapering program. It has been an absolute God send. I would never have known about the road back, if I had not read the posts on this site.

I wish everybody continued success with their weaning and hope that the withdrawal symptoms are minimal or at least tolerable. Without the experiences and words of those who post here, I truly believe there would have been a different experience in my home. So thank you to those who have shared.

I must go finish a final paper now. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas.

legalrn

[chris83]

So - seriously - what is with these hot flash / sweating symptoms? I was at a dinner last night and I had to step outside 2ce - this is a symptom of being on the Lex I think. At 38, I HOPE its not early menopause. It has been hapenning ever since I have been on Lex and I am down to 20 mg now but I suppose it is still gonna happen til I am off completely?? Anyone else have this problem excessively?

Chris

[tavee]

WOW!! ITS AMAZING TO SEE ALL THESE NEW PEOPLE ON THE FORUM!!

WELCOME MY FELLOW LEXAPRO, ANITDEPRESSANT FRIENDS!!!

WE HOPE URE STAY HERE IS COMFORTABLE AND WE HOPE WE CAN ALL GET BETTER SOON WITHOUT THESE DRUGS!!

HELP ME- HOW ARE U? HOW IS URE MOM DOING?? ARE U FEELING OK? U HAVENT LOWERED URE DOSE HAVE U?PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW U ARE.

SKYWALK- HOW ARE U DOING? IS URE PERIOD ALMOST OVER? IM FEELING ****PY WITH THESE CRAMPS AND DIZZINESS.

SARITA-MY DARLING HOW ARE U FEELING? U ARE GOING TO BE LEAVING US SOON. DONT GO TOO FAR AWAY.WE STILL NEED U HERE.
IM STARTING 4.5 ON MONDAY. ITS WEIRD THOUGH, THIS PAST WEEK I WAS FINE ON THE 5ML EVEN THOUGH I HAD PMS TO DEAL WITH. I HOPE IT GOES SMOOTH FOR ME THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS.


take care u guys!!

tavee

[sarita]

WELCOME NEW FOLKS AND ALMOST NEW FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!! i've been here awhile being a mentor and hopefully helping. i did alot of research before tapering and sharing my knowledge with everyone. my taper has been fine thanks to www.theroadback.org. i couldn't have done it without them.

Tavee,
How r u? SOunds like you've adjusted the the liquid lexipro and you're on your way now. Switching from tablets to liquid DOES cause side effects.(read the roadback).I'm doing great. Was alittle dizzy yesterday and tired from all my dreams keeping me up all night (does that make sense ?!)...
But two more days and i'll be finished with my tapering. then i guess i'll have one more withdrawal and THAT"S IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris,
Sweating is definetly a withdrawal symptom. I can't believe a doctor put you on more than 20 mg. That's obsurd. I sweat every month but not everyday, you're on such a high dose so i'm sure that's what it is. it's a hormonal issue.

legalrn,
i remember you and your husband and i'm so happy that the roadback has helped you. it has helped me tremendously. keep nagging away !!! this is one time it's GOOD to nag!!

md,
not sure what you mean. never studied about receptors.

done,
if you haven't had any side effects, then you can probably taper faster. are you on anything else still or just lexipro?

goodnight,
i recommend not cutting so drastically. 5 mg to 2.5 everyday is alot.
cut only 10%. go to the www.roadback.org., follow their program and if you can afford it, by the supplements. they are magic.

db3,
good luck. you're on your way to recovery!!!!!!

i hope i didn't forget anyone!!!!!!!!!!!

[felly]

Hello everyone! I was on lexapro 10 mg for a week, then went off for 2 weeks, then took it for 3 days and have been of for a week. Since then I have gained weight, developed acne and haven't had my periods for 2 months. I am worried that lexapro has stuffed up my hormones. I am just wondering if anyone knows if lexapro can cause polycystic ovarian syndrome??

[Skywalk]

Tavee: I'm doing better because my cold is going away. Had a couple rough days, though. My period is almost done, too. I'm a little dizzy and fatigued today; feels like my brain is moving or something, but nothing painful. Still waiting for some of my excitement for life to come back. I could care less about so much right now. I think I'm in what Auntybiotic calls "stage 2" where the physical symptoms are not there much, but the emotional ones are...like hopelessness and some depression. It is supposed to pass so I'm just waiting it out. Depersonalization seemed slightly better today.

How about you? How are you feeling? What dose are you down to now?

[Skywalk]

Sarita: You forgot me! Just kidding! But I know what you mean about the dreams keeping you up all night. I sleep like a rock all night, but the dreams are so vivid and intense that I feel as though I'm living another life when asleep. I hate it but am so glad for it in a way because like I said before when I got off other SSRI's I knew once the dreams were gone that the drug was out of my system. Thinking that this might be the case with Lexapro too. I take it you're not a big dreamer when not on SSRI's. I'd say I dream once or twice a month when not on meds. And I never remember them like I do these.

To all of you: Lexapro screws with your hormones big time!!! It's like experiencing pregnancy and menopause at the same time. It also takes a while for everything to adjust and go back to normal. I've had mood swings, sweating, exhaustion, early periods and spotting.

[tavee]

SKYWALK AND SARITA

IM DOING OK. LAST NIGHT MY HUBBY AND I WENT TO AN XMAS PARTY. I REALLY DONT DRINK, BUT I HAD AN APPLE MARTINI. I WAS BUZZING AFTER LIKE 3 SIPS.

I DIDNT FEEL WELL THIS MORNING. I WAS ANNOYED BECAUSE OF MY PERIOD AND SOOOOOOO NAUSEATED. IM PRETTY SURE THAT IT IS BAD WHEN U ARE ON SSRI'S RIGHT?
I FELT SORT OF DOWN TOO. PLUS IT DIDNT HELP COMING HOME AT 1:30 AM EITHER. HAVENT DONE THAT IN YEARS!

DO U GUYS THINK IT WAS THE ALCOHOL THAT MADE ME FEEL THAT WAY TODAY?

IM STARTING 4.5 ON TUESDAY. LIKE I SAID,SO FAR SO GOOD EXCEPT FOR TODAY.

I ALSO NOTICED THAT I AM ALWAYS BETTER AT NIGHT WHEN THINGS KIND OF WIND DOWN AND MY 3YR OLD IS IN BED.

SKYWALK- SO ARE U FEELING DEPRESSED? U SAID ALL THE OTHER PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS ARE PRETTY MUCH GONE? ANY DIZZINESS?

WILL THE STAGE 2 SYMPTOMS GO AWAY (DEPRESSION, HOPELESSNESS ETC)?
WHAT HAS AUNTYBIOTIC SAID ABOUT THAT? I WONDER IF IT IS TEMPORARY?

SARITA- ARE U DOING OK? WHEN IS URE LAST DAY?
IM SO PROUD OF U GIRL!!!


WE ARE GONNA BE OK U GUYS!! I KNOW IT!!


LOVE U GUYS
TAVEE

[niemmar]

Hi Everyone!

Someone please tell me my brain will come back and function properly again. Three times I wrote my Lexapro saga and each time I was not able to post my info before losing it in my effort to post it.

I tapered off Lexapro over a two month period of time. I then dumped all the pills into the toliet and flushed them away. I had the brain shocks anyway, so I figured I might as well stop. Before I quit I established an excercise routine...which was hard to do at times due to the dizziness and brain shocks. I am taking Omega 3, a complex vitamin B, a cleansing tea of Burdock and dandelion, and lots of water. It's been 3 weeks and some days aren't so bad and others are spent in a fog. Today I am foggy!

I was on 10 mg for 12 months and 20 mg for 6 months. I can't stand the side effects anymore! I got scared when I started to research SSRI withdrawl. I have gained weight, which has impacted my blood sugar. Did you know that SSRI's mess with insulin levels. I am now diabetic (type 2) and I am hopeful that I can turn this around. It seemed no matter how much I exercised or watched what I ate I continued to gain weight. I have a gentic predisposition for diabetes and the weight gain is seen as a major contributor to my sugar levels.

Lexapro had me sleepless, grinding my teeth, sweating profusly at inopportune times, effected my sex drive, made me gain weight, and disconncet from people. I must say it did help me with my anxiety initially, but then the drug turned on me. Doctor's and pharamcist have no clue about this drug. The doc told me I could stop anytime I wanted. The pharmacist told me to taper for two weeks. I took two months to do it and avoided some of the nastier side effects of withdrawl. I am in my third week of being lexapro free. When will I feel normal again. I am afraid I may stay loopy for this drug. Please tell me it isn't so....

Niemmar

[toby2271]

quote:Originally posted by auntybiotic




Anyone Not have the brain zaps?

[Skywalk]

I never got the brain zaps. Never have getting off SSRI's. But I got everything else.

New person (forgot your title): I'm sorry you're having trouble. I know of all the side effects and withdrawals symptoms you mention. I also know that the medical professionals have no clue about this Lexapro. It may be fine for the majority of people, but it leaves so many like us with terrible problems on and getting off of it. It makes me so sick. I quit 10mg cold turkey almost 3 months ago and am still dealing with problems. My doctor told me to take three days of 5mg to taper and that should be fine. So I basically quit cold turkey thanks to him. Everybody is different so it may leave your system in a few weeks...or several months. It's best to read some old posts to get an idea of what people go through and the progress they make. Hang in there. It will get better.

TAVEE: How should I put it...the painful withdrawals symptoms are gone -- headaches, bad nausea. But I still have a little funny feeling in my brain (almost like being slightly lightheaded, depersonalization and vivid dreams. I had a good weekend though. I went to a x-mas party Sat and Sun night. I had fun socializing again. A little hard to get myself there and at the first party I noticed the depersonalization, but the second party was dark and I did really well. You are brave to drink! I'm way too scared to drink feeling like this. Of course, everyone thought I was pregnant. So, I'm feeling more like myself in personality, but overall still feel "sick" and worry about the pressure this is putting on my fiance. I need to feel well enough to work on my business. I also still have some unexplained fear. I think I'm scared because I feel so off and don't want to get caught out in the world feeling this way. I really can't stand traffic or busy places right now or I feel like I might panic. Grrr!

[mali]

Hi,
I am new to the website but do read often to get some good advice.
I was on lexapro for 8 months...10mg. I never felt like it was the right med for me. I never had anxiety up until this year when I had major changes going on. Moving cross country, job change, wedding.
This totally overwhlmed me and I started haveing anxiety attacks. After a month of them I went on the meds. It did ease the attacks but gave me everyday anxiety and lots of the other horrible side effects. I decided to go off of it. I weaned off for a month and now I have been completely off of it for 5 weeks. I have had a lot of ups and downs. My emotions are really out of whack...but it is getting better. Every week I have less bad days and more good days.
When does this get out of your system though. I do see a psychologist, exercise, take a multi vitamin and magnesium. Is there anything else that I can be doing?
I really appreciate all your help everyone!

[bcosta00]

I took lexapro for 2 years, and zoloft for 2 years before that. I switched in order to try to lose some of the 30 lbs of zoloft weight gain - no luck. Now I've been coming off the lexapro and it is uncomfortable.

I was on 10mg lexapro and proceeded to cut the dosage in half every week until I was just chipping off crumbs each day. That part wasn't bad - it felt like any amount in my system pretty much kept the withdrawal symptoms at bay. I did experience lots of frustration and rage during that time and I made a concerted effort to walk away and let my wife deal with the kids when they were acting up since I knew I could go balistic on them.

But now I've stopped the crumbs (been a week and a half) and I'm dizzy, with lots of eye movement triggered brain-zaps. Interestingly, the high levels of frustration are gone, so I'm mellow again, but I generally feel like ****. I hope this ends soon, I want my life back.

Brian

quote:Originally posted by hmcbrien

AnxiousBabe,
I am not taking Lexapro at all right now (been 11 days) and I have yet to see weight come off. But, one of the other posts mentioned anorexia is a possible symptom of Lexapro withdrawal and that doesn't surprise me. I haven't really been hungry since coming off the pill, and when I do eat it makes me ill. I have a feeling weight loss may be inevitable. But some people have different withdrawal symptoms. Some crave sweets, some get more attached to food. Many people I know that have been on Lexapro for a significant amount of time have definitely said weight gain from Lexapro does culminate in the belly area. I had taken the pill for 3 years and have never weighed this much in my entire life, which is one of the reasons I am quitting.

[sarita]

skywalk,
i know how u feel about worrying about how your fiance is taking this. it caused me stress to but i had to have a talk w/him cause i wasn't healing cause of his attitutde. but it's been much better.

i went to atlantic city for a company party and for the first time in 2 years, i drank!!! i had 4 drinks and got drunk. it was fun. and i was okay the next day. amazing.

brian,
i don't know who told you to switch drugs, but the only drug that helps you lose weight and get your libido back is wellbutrin. it will end soon. hang in there.

mali,
sounds like youre doing well. it'll pass. keep up the vitamins and magnesium. try omega 3's.

me? two more days, and i'm off the drugs completely. i'm feeling well. alittle weepy but not bad. staying away from sad movies. i'm SO FAT it's gross. i can't wait to start the CLA supplement.

[TaraD]

Hi Everyone.
I am new to this community but have found a lot of great information.

Today is day 7 without Lexapro. I was taking 20 mg for panic attacks and quit cold turkey. (Probably not the best thing to do but not having the best insurance that not a lot of Dr's take is kind of hard especially this time of year.) I just got to the point that I couldn't take it any more. (3 years on Lexapro and 2 before that on Zoloft.) So far, the withdrawals are normal, I guess. Sweating then cold chills, I'm irritable and edgy, (that one comes on real quick.) tired then hyper. That one doesn't make any sense to me. How can you be tired on minute and ready to run laps the next? I have 2 young children and I tried to explain to them that mommy just isn't feeling the best and that I don't mean to angry for no reason. I feel so guilty as I don't mean to raise my voice at them over nothing, it just happens. And the weight gain, OMG, I think I gain a total of 30-40 pounds in the 5 years of taking Lexapro and Zoloft. (I hate to look at myself.)


I was wondering, on average, how long does it take for Lexapro withdrawals to subside? I'm sure it is different for each person, but I was just wondering.

[db3]

hello everyone..day 5 at 5 mil and im feeling fine!!

when should i go down to 2.5??

db

[mali]

Thanks for the good advice Sarita!
I will have to try to Omega 3's.
I have the same question everyon else has---when does this go away?
I am hoping within a few weeks since it has been over 5 now without lex.
When I am not feeling good...I am so emotional. I definately think it is messing with my hormones. One moment I am laughing the next crying. After I cry...I feel so much better.
Lets try to get through this together.

[chris83]

brian,
i don't know who told you to switch drugs, but the only drug that helps you lose weight and get your libido back is wellbutrin. it will end soon. hang in there.

IS THERE REAL HOPE THAT WELLBUTRIN helps? My Dr switched me - I am currently down to 10mg Lex and on 300mg Wellbutrin? Do you have any details on this

. i'm SO FAT it's gross. i can't wait to start the CLA supplement.
[/quote]

WHAT IS THE "CLA SUPPLEMENT"?

THANKS,
CHRISTY


Chris

[sarita]

chris,
i was told by my doctor that wellbutrin helps you to lose weight and get your libido up. but i don't know about being on both drugs. i hope your doctor told you NOT TO TAKE WELLBUTRIN if you've ever had an eating disorder.

CLA is a supplement created by www.theroadback.org that supposedly helps you drop the weight created specially by anti-depressants. i haven't started it yet cause i wanted to wait until i finished the taper which today WILL BE MY LAST DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

mali,
it definelty messes w/your hormones. it's like permanent pms. like menopause. sounds like you went cold turkey? it takes alot longer to get over if you go cold. take some omega 3's and a multi-vitamin.

db3,
sounds like your doing great. i'm so happy for you. if you've stabilized, you can surely taper again.

tara,
quitting at 20 mg.. is serious....who the heck told you to do that?
you're going to be suffering sorry to be the barrer of bad news. but i suggest you getting back on and starting over. how long has it been now w/out it?

[chris83]

CLA is a supplement created by www.theroadback.org that supposedly helps you drop the weight created specially by anti-depressants. i haven't started it yet cause i wanted to wait until i finished the taper which today WILL BE MY LAST DAY!!!!!!!!!

Hmmm, I went to The Road Back, very encouraging - but expensive!!! And congrats on the last day!!!!!
Did anyone here try this program word for word? Or try the Omega 3s plus CLA in the doses they recommend? PLEASE SHARE EXERIENCE with us!!

And, do you think there is a diffference b't the supplements on thst site and cheaper ones if they are pure, and how many mg of Omega 3 is he suggesting we take 3 in am and 3 at noon - and don't we need to take with food?

I appreciate this site. I lost my fiance during this process, he was not as understanding or supportive as it sounds like some of your partners have been. So I am on this determined plan to take good care of myself - not get into a deep depression - starting with getting OFF Lexaro - getting high Chol and BP under order - and trying to lose this 30 lbs that is killing my 5 ft 3 frame and self esteem. I have been going to gym, and noticed less cravings to eat so much so often. But I would sure love any feedback on these suplements as far as weight loss, before I send money on them

Thanks in advance!

Chris

[Skywalk]

Sarita,

Congrats on your last day!!! I still wonder how long it will remain in your system...either way, you won't suffer. I've been doing a lot of research lately and it seems like the people who did not do well on the drug have harder withdrawals. It's just an observation. I mean, withdrawals are hard, period! But the drug never took for me and I'm in living hell. Paxil worked for me, and yes, I had withdrawals getting off of it fast, but nothing like this.

I've had major stomach issues past couple of days. Of course, the out-of-body feeling and vivid dreams are still with me. I went to my naturopath doctor yesterday and we got the results of my test. Did you know that our neurotransmitters can be tested? We tested my serotonin, dopamine, everything. And guess what? They were all out of whack and off the charts! Not one of the 10 tested were in the correct range (it's a number system). She said "no wonder you feel so awful." She gave me supplements for liver support and omega 3's and a powder of stuff for my stomach. I cried in her office because I felt like she really believed me. We discussed the hormones being messed up too. But my mood is really good now, I'm out of the woods with all the mood swings.

Also, have you looked into the book by Anne Blake Tracy about Prozac (all SSRI's really). I want to buy it. I think that's where Auntybiotic got a lot of her information. I googled her name and got a lot of good info. Found stories from others having the depersonalization issue and that helped me to read those stories. I just wish people would share more about when and how they got BETTER. Like you are doing for us, Sarita! Thank you!!

Tara,

I agree with Sarita, be careful about dropping 20mg cold turkey. I was fine the first 7-10 days coming off 10mg cold turkey and then all hell broke loose. But we're all different. I also had a bad reaction to the drug in the first place and I stayed on it for six long weeks even though it made me worse (I was told it would get better, ha!). We'll be here for ya!

Hang in there all our new withdrawalers. Read page 46 and other posts by Auntybiotic early in this thread for good info.

It will pass, but takes time. Weeks to months depending on your liver and its ability to break down the drug. Hard for me to say this since I feel so bad, but all the research says it will get better. Plus, I've been on other SSRI's before and they leave the system eventually.

[Skywalk]

BTW, I've been off Lexapro since Oct. 1st.

[TaraD]

Sarita & Skywalk,

I don't mind you giving me the bad news, at lest you are giving me some. The reason I stopped "cold turkey" was that my Dr. doesn't take my insurance any more and I'm not in a situation where I can pay for the full visit, (It's just before Christmas) When I called to speak with them at the office, I wasn't a "big deal" to them that I was out and that I wasn't able to find a new Dr. yet. I know it's not there problem but they knew how long I was on Lexapro and that I was just stopping. Luckily, I have a great friend at work that is pretty much watching my ever move. Making sure that I'm ok. She's been thru it with her husband many times, so she kind of knows what I have and will be going thru.

I started having brain shocks today, but it seemed only when I was a little stressed about something at work when they came on. It's not all the time yet. And hopefully won't be. But I'm aware that they could be. But to be honest with you, in a sense, I feel better with out the Lexapro. I keep telling myself, even though I'm feeling this way right now, it will get better.

How is it that Omega 3 helps?

[db3]

i cried today!!!! Since Ive had NO withdrawal symptoms at ALL im thinking this is FINALLY one! My sons social studies teacher is being deployed to Iraq on Jan 2..He is in the air force..they had a huge pep rally thingy at the school today..when my son came home and told me everyone was clapping and screaming for this teacher, the tears just came rolling out of my eyes! I couldnt stop..i guess i havent had a good cry ion the longest time..feel terrible for this young man..please say a prayer for him!!
Maybe my emotions are returning after all these years on Lex..ya think??

Buy the way , what exactly is a brain zap???
i keep seeing you all talk about them and was wondering what they were?? Is it a dizziness>>??