Posted by collegekid on September 2, 2003, at 21:19:25
In reply to Re: stopping Lexapro... doctor wants me to try Zoloft, posted by jdgjdg on September 2, 2003, at 18:19:27
I have gradually been weening myself off the Lexapro and I'm not noticing any side effects or problems from it. I started the Lexapro about four or five weeks ago. I started at 5mg and after 14 days went up to 10 mg as per my doctor's advice. I was taking them when I woke up in the morning, usually around 6 am (which was not fun since I usually couldn't fall asleep til 3 am). When I increased the dosage I didn't notice any change in side effects.
I think my biggest concern is that when I'm medicated, I feel like I don't have control over my emotions: I feel like a zombie. Granted, I'm generally in a good mood, but that's only because no other emotions seem like they are available. Example, while I was on the Lexapro, a friend of mine passed away, and I was physically not able to cry. I know it sounds silly to complain about not being able to cry. But there is a time and place for every emotion. I just feel like while I'm on any anti-depressant, I will not have a say in what emotions I experience. If I'm going to be happy, I want it to be for a reason, not because a pill is chemically reacting with my brain. I guess this is all me being stubborn. Regardless, I still haven't made up my mind as to whether I will start the Zoloft or not.
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