lalalisa Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Hello,I posted at the beginning of the summer as i slowly went off of Paxil CR(I had been on it for 2 years without any disturbing side effects). (I was excited to be off a med because I feel like I'm on so many) I originally went on it because some dr's suggested that it could help my nervous system to function better, and also because I was dealing with lots of extra adrenaline and anxiety.I was fine this summer as far as the anxiety is concerned - Overall though I felt worse than usual. I haven't slept well and had to go on a sleeping pill. I'm been much more weak and my stamina is down. I am now going back on the Paxil CR to see if this was in fact helping my nervous system to function better. I was hoping to be off of another medicine -- but it just seems to make sense that I try it once again to see if it really was helping me in these ways.I'll try to keep you posted. The bright side to this is I have had a few weeks with more intense anxiety lately and these will soon go away.Thanks for listening,Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 lisa,i'm very sorry you're having a tough time. i really hope the anxiety will be better soon. it must be very difficult to try to get off of meds. (not) sleeping seems to be a big problem for a lot of us. i was so used to be awake during about 4 hours each night (i had that for about 12 years) that i felt stupified by sleeping so much lately. i wish i could send you all some of my sleep!corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 I had the same problem when I tried to go off zoloft. I couldnt take it to I went back on the zoloft. Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Every time I am off my SSRI (I have tried twice) I start to get a lot worse. I would really like to be off of it too, but it makes a dramatic difference in my ability to function normally and feel ok. My doctors insist that the small dose is not of concern for long-term use. Hope you feel better very soon.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 lisa - while not with the same med, i can definitely relate to the frustration of having to go back on a med after being excited to have stopped it. unfortunately i've "been there, done that" more than a few times but also realize now that the meds i'm on are what have me functioning at any level now (not a great one, but better than bedridden & liquid-only diet which is where i'd be without my meds...)i hope you're feeling better soon... melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalisa Posted September 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Thanks for your support!Knowing others of you are helped by similar medicines is helpful. Also, thanks for the reminder to be thankful that I have found some meds that bring relief / help to my health situation!Thanks again,Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radha Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 dont feel bad about having to go back on it, whatever helps!! i am thinking of you and wishing you sweet dreams!!radha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avais1 Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hi LaLaLisa,I am sorry it has taken me so long to reply. Don't feel too bad. I am in the same boat as MomTo Giuliana - everytime I have tried to go off of Lexapro, I get dramatically ill. I have been on it for 2 1/2 years now. My cardio said not too be too concerned, as the dose is low (5 mg). I really do think it helps me. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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