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I need to know what I should do if I am not handling my ...


Sent to Health Experts September 28, 2006 7:47 p.m.
I need to know what I should do if I am not handling my withdrawls form antidepressants well. I tapered off of them slowly but it's been 4 weeks and I am having crying jags, anxiety, and irritability. iF I go back on Lexapro I don't want to be lethargic and numb to the world. I've gained a lot of weight since I went on Lexapro and I can't stand it anymore. I've tried to be patient but I need to feel better right now!

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I'm taking liquid cherry and ultimate omega supplements. I do yoga and walking and most importantly art.
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September 28, 2006 7:54 p.m. (7 minutes and 54 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
Is this a doctor controlled withdrawal of meds. Or did you do this on your own. How long were you on lexapro. What other meds were you on and what is your DX.

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Sent September 28, 2006 8:00 p.m. (5 minutes and 18 seconds later)
My doc just told me to slowly cut back on my meds. so, I cut them in half for the past 4 months and then went off of them 4 weeks ago. I was taking 10mg for about 4 years.
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September 28, 2006 8:01 p.m. (1 minute and 43 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
When you say you went off them do you mean cold turkey 4 weeks ago from the half tabs.
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Sent September 28, 2006 8:04 p.m. (2 minutes and 2 seconds later)
yes, that is what I mean. by the way, I'm not suicidal, I just want to hide until I feel better. I can't do that because I have a demanding job and life.
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September 28, 2006 8:08 p.m. (4 minutes and 44 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Ok, that is your problem and do not worry I am not even thinking your suicidal. What you need to do is get back on your 1/2 tabs and start a every other day then every third day and so on until your off them. Stopping them cold turkey like this is what has done it. You need to draw up a new plan based on the above 1/2 tabs and then start your tapering again. You can not stop these cold turkey. Let me know if you need further asistance.

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Sent September 28, 2006 8:10 p.m. (1 minute and 58 seconds later)
Thanks, that is helpful! Have a good day!
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September 28, 2006 8:12 p.m. (1 minute and 35 seconds later)
Please do take time to leave feedback. You can also close the question if you wish.

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