Beatrice: Want to Go off Lexapro/Wellbutrin XL

[Beatrice]

Hello Everyone:

I am now joining this forum.  I am planning to talk to my dr. about going off my drugs.  I have been on antidepressants since 2002.  Mother died August 2001, 9/11 happened ten days later, father died 9 months later.  Siblings were horrible to me.  I stepped into a scapegoat role and it was not for my highest good.  I couldn't cope.  Suicidal by January 2002.  Went on one antidepressant, don't recall which one.  Changed to Lexapro 20 mg. one a day, Wellbutrin XL 300 one a day.  I also have a low thyroid and take Synthoid.  These are now all the generic versions.  I have grown a lot since my diagnosis of depression and anxiety.  I have lots of tools in my belt.  Been through menopause and am doing fine.   I am 58 years old, married over 30 years, grown kids.

 

It feels like I woke up one day and realized I couldn't cry.  I don't feel anything deeply.  I feel flat and apathetic.  I have read some other articles and they likened the feeling to a chemical lobotomy.  That hit home.

 

I haven't talked to my husband or dr. yet.  I know this is my decision and I want to make an informed one.  So I joined this group. I am ready for a different life experience.

 

Thank you,

Beatrice

[ChessieCat]

Hi Beatrice,

 

Welcome to SA.  This a really great site with lots of information and supportive members and knowledgeable volunteer staff.  I'm really pleased that you have been researching prior to doing anything about getting off your drug/s.

 

Thank you for completing your signature with your drug history.  It is a good idea to update it each time you make a change to your dose so that it remains current and can be seen at a glance.

 

I've given you some links to check out.  You can use your Intro/Update topic to ask questions and to journal your progress.  The mods will be able to offer more specific suggestions but the links are a good start.

 

Why Taper My Dose by 10%?

 

Brain Remodelling

 

What Should I Expect From My Doctor About Withdrawal Symptoms?
 

How Do You Talk to a Doctor About Tapering and Withdrawal?
 

Tips for tapering off Wellbutrin, SR, XR, XL (buproprion)

 

Tips for tapering off Lexapro (escitalopram)

 

Taking multiple psych drugs? Which drug to taper first?

[Fresh]

Hi Beatrice , welcome to the site.

 

Please put ALL medications you take into the Interaction Checker at www.drugs.com , and copy any adverse reactions here.

 

Chessie Cat has given you loads to read , so I won't add to that.  

You're in a good stable position to start this process , and you'll get all the information and support you

need here.

 

If you click FOLLOW at the top right , you'll receive an email each time someone posts here.

 

The bird is cute , you might want to make it your avatar pic?

 

Best wishes , Fresh