Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Seriously guys, did absolutely nobody actually read my post? I’m being dead serious here—I really need some advice if anyone out there has any 🙂
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Hey guys,
So, here’s my deal. I really need some advice or just a little guidance from anyone who's been through this. 🙂
Back in 2009, I started on Lexapro and Xanax (1.5 tabs of Lexapro and 2x 0.25mg Xanax) because my anxiety was out of control. We're talking intense intrusive thoughts, constant panic, and heavy dissociation.
The meds worked, so after about a year, my doctor tapered me down to 1 Lexapro and 1 Xanax.
Then in 2011, I got pregnant and had to stop everything. About a month after quitting, all those symptoms came crashing back, making my entire pregnancy a total nightmare.
As soon as the baby was born, I jumped right back onto them. I've been taking 1 Lexapro and 1 Xanax daily for two years now, and I also see this amazing therapist at least once a month.
We figured out that most of what I'm dealing with stems from childhood trauma, plus smoking weed—which was always a huge trigger for my episodes. Thank God it didn't get even worse than it did.
Right now, I'm doing okay. I still get some intrusive thoughts and dissociation, especially around my period, but it's way more manageable with the meds.
But honestly? I think it's time to quit. I just don't want to be on these anymore, but I'm terrified the symptoms will come back just as hard as they did before.
Actually, yesterday when I took my dose, I felt super weird for a bit. Now I'm spiraling, wondering if these are new side effects popping up even after all this time. IS THAT EVEN A THING?
I know you're supposed to taper off slowly—like, one day half a Lexapro, the next day a full one, just easing into it.
SO PLEASE, ANYONE, HELP ME OUT OR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE.
On one hand, I'm terrified to stop because I can't handle those brutal side effects again, especially since I have a two-year-old daughter 🙂 who needs me to be fully present, strong, and focused.
On the other hand, I'm scared of what these meds might be doing to me after taking them for so many years...
Help me please! 🙂
🙂
So, here’s my deal. I really need some advice or just a little guidance from anyone who's been through this. 🙂
Back in 2009, I started on Lexapro and Xanax (1.5 tabs of Lexapro and 2x 0.25mg Xanax) because my anxiety was out of control. We're talking intense intrusive thoughts, constant panic, and heavy dissociation.
The meds worked, so after about a year, my doctor tapered me down to 1 Lexapro and 1 Xanax.
Then in 2011, I got pregnant and had to stop everything. About a month after quitting, all those symptoms came crashing back, making my entire pregnancy a total nightmare.
As soon as the baby was born, I jumped right back onto them. I've been taking 1 Lexapro and 1 Xanax daily for two years now, and I also see this amazing therapist at least once a month.
We figured out that most of what I'm dealing with stems from childhood trauma, plus smoking weed—which was always a huge trigger for my episodes. Thank God it didn't get even worse than it did.
Right now, I'm doing okay. I still get some intrusive thoughts and dissociation, especially around my period, but it's way more manageable with the meds.
But honestly? I think it's time to quit. I just don't want to be on these anymore, but I'm terrified the symptoms will come back just as hard as they did before.
Actually, yesterday when I took my dose, I felt super weird for a bit. Now I'm spiraling, wondering if these are new side effects popping up even after all this time. IS THAT EVEN A THING?
I know you're supposed to taper off slowly—like, one day half a Lexapro, the next day a full one, just easing into it.
SO PLEASE, ANYONE, HELP ME OUT OR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE.
On one hand, I'm terrified to stop because I can't handle those brutal side effects again, especially since I have a two-year-old daughter 🙂 who needs me to be fully present, strong, and focused.
On the other hand, I'm scared of what these meds might be doing to me after taking them for so many years...
Help me please! 🙂
🙂
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
in Psychology & Therapy ·
Hey everyone,
Does anyone have some advice for me? I was on Lexapro and Xanax for about two years before I got pregnant this summer and had to quit everything. Honestly, getting through the pregnancy was a total roller coaster. I gave birth exactly two weeks ago 🙂 and now the intrusive thoughts, derealization, and anxiety are absolutely crushing me—plus, I've hit this low point of mild depression.
My doctor put me back on my old meds. I started yesterday taking half a Lexapro and Xanax three times a day. Is it normal to deal with side effects even if I’ve taken this exact combo before? Right now, I feel okay, just a little nauseous.
Has anyone else gone through something like this?
Thanks a ton. If anyone has been in my shoes, please share your experience... it would mean the world to me.
Thanks so much
Does anyone have some advice for me? I was on Lexapro and Xanax for about two years before I got pregnant this summer and had to quit everything. Honestly, getting through the pregnancy was a total roller coaster. I gave birth exactly two weeks ago 🙂 and now the intrusive thoughts, derealization, and anxiety are absolutely crushing me—plus, I've hit this low point of mild depression.
My doctor put me back on my old meds. I started yesterday taking half a Lexapro and Xanax three times a day. Is it normal to deal with side effects even if I’ve taken this exact combo before? Right now, I feel okay, just a little nauseous.
Has anyone else gone through something like this?
Thanks a ton. If anyone has been in my shoes, please share your experience... it would mean the world to me.
Thanks so much
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
in Psychology & Therapy ·
Hey everyone,
My doctor just put me on half a pill of Zoloft daily, plus some Xanax twice a day.
Most people seem to swear by Zoloft, so I’m kicking things off tomorrow.
Anyone else dealt with this stuff? What was your experience like?
THANKS A MILLION
🙂
My doctor just put me on half a pill of Zoloft daily, plus some Xanax twice a day.
Most people seem to swear by Zoloft, so I’m kicking things off tomorrow.
Anyone else dealt with this stuff? What was your experience like?
THANKS A MILLION
🙂