Need some help

I have been off of Lexapro for about 2 weeks now due to short term memory loss, weight gain, and loss of balance (equillibrium was completely thrown off) that was scaring me. I weened myself off and did well for about a week. Now I'm right back to square 1. My shortness of breath is back and I can't stand it. I thought I would be find, especially now that I knew it was anxiety that I would be able to handle it. But nothing set it off or anything, it's just back.

If anyone has any input on other medications that I could ask my doctor about I would really appreciate it. Unfortunately I don't have the money to see a psychiatrist and my insurance company won't cover any visits to one so I have to rely on my primary cae physician (who is great) but does not specialize with these medications so I would really benefit from having some info abou them. Thanks guys and girls

I take valium every day but it doesn't seem to help the shortness of breath. I have also tried Klonopin and that did not work either.

Maybe exercise???

Hey there, I understand you well, I am on the cymbalta and I really am not crazy about it.  I hate the weight gain and I still do not feel as good as I think I should.  I feel like the last 2 1/2 years have been all about the Anxiety and Depression and this is really dragging me down.

Talk to your physician about another med and make sure you get all the withdrawal sx from the med up front.  Funny how no one mentions that just how you made have sx getting onto the meds.

I Wish You Peace.

Hugs

Kitt

The Lexapro really helped me but my short term memory was horrible and that made me scared. As soon as I went off of it all my symptoms returned, I feel like I can't take a deep breath without yawning, and my heart is fluttering again. It's horrible! I hate this.

What other types of medications are out there? I am getting married next May and I dont' want to gain weight, I'm already trying to lose the 5 lbs the lexapro made me gain. Sounds stupid but when you know you're gaining weight when you're appetite has not changed it worries me.