Posted by Spriggy on February 14, 2005, at 22:08:55
In reply to Effexor withrawal caught me off guard, posted by Tdebb8594 on February 14, 2005, at 10:46:24
I am experiencing similar things with ceasing Lexapro after only 5 and a half weeks.
I am 2 weeks off the meds and still experiencing horrific depression, suicidal thoughts, weeping spells, and bizarre head feeling (plus the weird zaps!).I read on another website that the best thing to do is try to sedate your central nervous system as much as possibel when coming off of these things:
1) Drink lots of water and even fast if you can.
2) avoid caffeine and sugar during withdrawal.
3) avoid any chemicals to your brain; tylenol, vitamins, etc..
4) rest/sleep as much as you can
5) sit in a sauna if you have access to one.
I am trying to do all these things and still having a very, very hard time. But maybe with each passing day, our brain chemistry will get back in order.
poster:Spriggy
thread:457578
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/20050214/msgs/457932.html