Posted by Scott in Vermont on May 28, 2004, at 13:52:22
Ok, here's the scenario- I've been on 10mg daily (morning dose) since March 29th. Haven't missed a single day. First week and a half was hellish, but then I leveled out and I have been feeling like a champion ever since (meaning I have regained my positive mood and my optimistic outlook).
Until a couple of days ago, that is. On Tuesday or Wednesday I started feeling the "pressure" of the world like I did when I was deeply depressed. I faced and beat it back, but I had no idea where it all came from. That kind of bothered me.
Today (about an hour ago, in fact) I started crying uncontrollably, and with a few short breaks here and there, it hasn’t stopped. I have no idea why this is happening. Nothing in my life situation has really changed, my diet is the same, my sleep patterns have been very good, and I'm exercising on my same regular schedule.
I'm seeking thoughts and opinions of what might be going on. Could the Lexapro be washing out? Could this be a “delayed reaction” to the accumulated stress and strain that life has thrown at me in the last 2 months? Is this just a really bad day and I’ve overlooked some plausible causes?
The idea that my Lexapro could be washing out is next to terrifying to me. I have enough going on right now without having to play “musical meds”… I don’t want to do that again. I really don’t.
I know my pdoc is the best person to ask this, and I have already called and left a message but being that it is Friday before a 3-day weekend, I doubt I’ll hear from him before Tuesday.
Anyone who has had a similar experience PLEASE post. Anyone who can offer any kind of advice, or anything… this really stinks. I’m at work; I don’t need this right now.
Any and all comments appreciated. I’ll only be able to read responses today for the next 2 hours, but anything after that I will read. I’m hoping today is just a bad day… or week, whatever.
Thanks.
-Scott
poster:Scott in Vermont
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