Cr95us: Advice on WD

[Cr95us]

Hello,

 

In October of 2021 I stopped taking my 10 mg of Lexapro since I was feeling pretty good and didn’t think I needed it after four years. My first month off was not terrible, honestly, but about a month in, I started having digestive issues like bloating and gerd symptoms. Now for the past two months I have had very bad depression and anxiety, thoughts of suicide, along with physical symptoms like shortness of breath, rapid heart beating. I am wondering if reinstatement might be a good option for me. I know it’s different for everyone and I will talk to a psychiatrist soon. My goal is to be medication free but I am really struggling as to whether my issues are withdrawal related and it is impossible for me to just tough it out for very much longer.

 

 Nov. 2017-Oct. 2021- 10 mg of Lexapro 

[Cr95us]

Advice on Lexapro withdrawal

 

Hello,

 

In October of 2021 I stopped taking my 5 mg of Lexapro since I was feeling pretty good and didn’t think I needed it after having taken 10 mg four years. (Tapered by taking 5 for one month in August and then 5 every other day in September) My first month off was not terrible, honestly, but about a month in, I started having digestive issues like bloating and gerd symptoms. Now for the past two months I have had very bad depression and anxiety, thoughts of suicide, along with physical symptoms like shortness of breath, rapid heart beating. I am wondering if reinstatement might be a good option for me. I know it’s different for everyone and I will talk to a psychiatrist soon. My goal is to be medication free but I am really struggling as to whether my issues are withdrawal related and it is impossible for me to just tough it out for very much longer.

 

 Nov. 2017-Oct. 2021- 10 mg of Lexapro 

 

Edited February 1, 2022 by ChessieCat
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[Altostrata]

Hello, @Cr95us How are you doing now?

[Cr95us]

Hello! Much better actually. No depression really for two weeks. I chose not to reinstate as I definitely have been seeing an improvement. The main issue I am having at the moment seems to be LPR symptoms, like burping, lump in the throat, mucus in the throat. I’m going a little crazy Googling everything— I’m hoping these symptoms are just part of my stomach healing and will pass! 

[Altostrata]

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