so far i already have a headache only like 2 hours after taking my first dose which is pretty noticeable for me because i like never get headaches, hoping that's the only side effect i get
so far i already have a headache only like 2 hours after taking my first dose which is pretty noticeable for me because i like never get headaches, hoping that's the only side effect i get
Lexapro helped when I was in a deep funk. However it also numbed me out. Coming off it after 4 years was horrible.
Search for brain zaps. It can be a thing
How did you actually come off of it? I've been wanting to try but I'm terrified. And I'm uncomfortable bringing it up with my current s psychiatrist
I got prescribed a lower dose until I had the lowest. Then i split that in half. Then took it every other day.
It maybe helped some, but I still went through hell once I stopped. It was like my brain was re-wiring. It was 4-6 months of brain zaps and extreme emotions until I finally started to level out.
Wow that sounds miserable. I'm on 15mg and have been for 5-6 years. Since then I got diagnosed with adhd and am taking concerta, so id like to.ee how I fare without it but idk how well I can handle months of mental instability. Either way I want to get a new psychiatrist that doesn't judge me for everything.
I probably had it worse than most due to my raging neurodiversity. My brain 💯 does not have enough serotonin /dopamine.
Even so it could have just been my specific brain chemistry. But it’s worth keeping in mind because there’s a framing of “safe” antidepressants.
Don’t get me wrong, I needed something at the time. In hindsight, a career change and therapy would have been the better option. I have sensory issues that cause anxiety at the best of times. I was dealing with intense personal trauma and grief. Given my situation and choices, the chemical bandaid did help.
I somewhat resent getting put on lexapro so nonchalantly. Yes it really helped temper some dark thoughts and depressive episodes but didn't make me happy either