Posted by JenStar on July 7, 2004, at 0:35:39
In reply to RE::: Hey jenstar, posted by mystic on July 6, 2004, at 18:53:43
hi guys,
I was on 10 mg/day and I'm currently on 5 mg/day (for abt 1 week now), planning to go down to 2.5 and then zero. The reason I went on was for severe anxiety and severe hypochondria; it was to the point where I could do nothing but obsess about what disease I currently had. Sometimes I feel so horrible -- I get all worked up about these diseases I don't even have, and then there are REAL cancer and MS victims who are upbeat and fighting strong. I admire them!The reason I'm quitting the drug (or trying to, anyway!) -- I want to have a baby and I'm nervous about being on the Lexapro while pregnant. (Of course, I have to GET pregnant first...maybe I can't get pregnant...one more worry to add the list!) Although my doc said it's generally safe to take Lex during a pregnancy I would like to be off it if possible.
My doc did say that I need to weigh the pros and cons; for example, going back to my previous anxiety level would not be good for me or the baby during pregnancy. So if I do get pregnant I need to monitor myself carefully & see her at the first sign of panic, stress, etc.
Anyway, so far it's going OK except I'm def. a bit more cranky than usual. Also I felt a bit of dizziness today during my salsa dance class. Hopefully that won't last!
Hope you're all doing well.
take care,
JenStar
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