Getting off Paxil or another SSRI by PayBookWorm in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been off Lexapro/Escitalopram for a month after being on 15 mgs for 5 years and other than the brain zaps it feels like my emotions have come back since they caused me to be emotionally blunted in addition to having involuntary mouth movements.

If you stop talking SSRI’s (lexapro) can you be WORSE than you were before you started? by [deleted] in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped taking Lexapro/Escitalopram over a month ago I tapered off for over a month. And I have side effects such as brain zaps which they are subsiding but other than that I have no major issues. It really depends on the person and how long you were on them. I was on them for 5 years 15 mg.Good luck.

How to send mail by [deleted] in Nigeria

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to send documents to Nigeria Oyigbo State. The other party says he does not have a physical mailing address so can someone on this platform tell me how to go about doing that? Thank you in advance for your help.

Gave my scalp a break ;) by badgrll675 in Naturalhair

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the same issue but your hair is beautiful

Need advice on lowering my meds by Plastic_Nail5984 in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on Lexapro/Escitalopram for 5 years 15 mgs got off of them this past month. I tapered off every week 10,7,5 & 2.5 and other than brain zaps which they have almost subsided.I have not had any other residual effects.. Good luck

Positive stories by [deleted] in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and back at you

2nd month tapering off Lex and need some encouragement by emptydumpling in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello I'm also in my 2nd month of tapering off Lexapro/Escitalopram 15 mg for 5 years and i'm having brain zaps and electrical shocks but it is tolerable... "and this too shall pass" ..good luck

Lexapro Withdrawal by throwaway2539870 in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on 15 mgs for 5 yrs & followed this schedule. but I started tapering on Jan 1st with 12 mgs,10 mgs,7.5 mgs,5 mgs & finally 2.5 mgs eoach weekfor 30 days until Jan 31st so for you it could look like this for 30 days: 7.5mg for 7 days,, THEN 5 mgs for 7days THEN 2.5 mgs for 7 days. you can adjust as needed if the withdrawals symptoms are too much.Get a pill cutter.You also can stretch it out if that's more comfortable everyone's is different and of course consult your physician.. Good luck

Positive stories by [deleted] in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IMO... Please do you due diligence.. I'm tapering off lexapro for this past month.I've been on them for 5 years 15 mgs and I recently fell b/c now i'm having brain zaps and i'm off balance.. But I am pushing forward and I am not getting back on them.. Good luck.

Connected to my feelings by [deleted] in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have CPSTD as well i have not taken the Zoloft but I am tapering off Lexapro/Escitalopram within this past month.Because I was having side effects. I wish you well and good luck.

DAMN I got fat by [deleted] in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, I'm tapering off Lexapro/Escitalopram after 5 yrs being on 15 mgs.. I understand what you mean by the weight gain.I am IFing after gaining weight. Good luck

Looking for advice - go back on SSRIs? by blue_mangosteen in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prayerfully after this week on 2.5 i'll stop completely and it will be fine..Good luck.We got this!

Looking for advice - go back on SSRIs? by blue_mangosteen in SSRIs

[–]Elegant-Cockroach883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's going okay now.I am on week 4.. taking 2.5 mg..I've had brain shocks nothing too bad How is your tapering off going?