Posted by mcp on September 24, 2004, at 1:58:16
In reply to Re: Fatigue is common withdrawal symptom, posted by love bites again on September 23, 2004, at 21:12:30
Well, the first thing is that you obviously need to go slower. I know how infuriating that can be. You just want the junk out of your system so you can move on. However, going to fast worsens and lengthens the withdrawals.
I am two months off Lexapro and the thing I notice is that it is not a linear recovery. By that I mean it isn't just a matter of getting a little better each day. What happens is you get better, then worse, then better, then worse, etc. It is really rather insidious.
I am trying a whole new supplement regimen, so I can't really report on that until I get it going. However, the two things that have helped me sustain myself are exercise and faith. No matter how you feel, get out and exercise. For me I get on my bike and push myself. On days when I feel lousy I don't push myself, but I make a point of not isolating myself and getting out and active. I know that may seem very hard sometimes, but it is worth it. Second, faith has played an intergral part for me. Tapping into my higher power has given me the extra strength to perservere.
One other thing, it is really important that you watch what you put in your body. I have totally eliminated sugar and other damaging things. Lots of veggies, fruit, protein, and tons and tons of water. Flush that system out. Best of luck and all the best
> > The worst thing you could do is to listen to some alarmist tell you that it is the return of depression. WIthdrawal effects people in a myriad of ways. The last thing you should do is rush back on the drug at the first hint of trouble and just chalk it up to depression. PErsonally, I would prefer sleep to the hell I have experienced awake coming off these drugs. GIve it time. See how you feel in a few weeks. The drugs aren't going anywhere and if it is depression revisited then you can address it then. It takes a while for the brain to adjust from being off the meds. Good luck.
>
> Have you found anything that works mcp? Sounds like your withdrawals were severe! What happened to you when you were going through it?
> I've got a 12 (almost 13) year old and a 15 year old and I feel like the worst mother on earth sleeping all day like this, but I'm literally unable to wake up until around 5 pm since I've been cutting back on the Paxil. I can't fall asleep until around 5 am. My dreams seem like reality and I wake up thinking I've woken up before and talked to my husband when I haven't - it's the strangest sensation. My tongue feels numb and when I turn my head it feels like a funny bone vibration goes through it LOL.YUCK!Cheryl
>
poster:mcp
thread:394275
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040921/msgs/394410.html