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Posted 10/4/2015 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor switched me from lexapro because it decided to stop working for me.
I feel terrible though, and it doesn't help that there's no for sure guarantee that this medication will work for me.
My brain just feels foggy, I feel like I've been fried. I've been having 10x more intrusive thoughts than usual, and they keep me awake at night.
I'm so afraid that I'm going crazy, and thoughts about losing my mind dominate my day :(
I just need some reassurance that this will get better, because I'm feeling really hopeless.
I've been struggling worse than ever for the past 6 months and I'm just so tired of feeling scared and alone.
Posted 10/5/2015 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
SJ,

How long have you been off of the Lex? Or are you doing a simultaneous decrease and start up?

I am wondering if you are experiencing a double whammy of both effects...discontinuation and initial s/e's of the Zoloft?

S.C.
Posted 10/5/2015 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
The doctor told me to just stop talking the lexapro and start zoloft... no taper or anything :/
Posted 10/5/2015 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
For some people this is fine, since both Rx's are in the same med family...but for others, a sensitivity to even small changes in their regimen can cause trouble.

That could be part of the difficulty...how long ago was that...also 5/6 days?

S.C.
Posted 10/5/2015 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Yep, its been about that long!

I guess I will call my doctor tomorrow and see what I can do. Each day is almost unbearable at this point, I hope this doesn't last long :( I should probably stop reading internet horror stories in the meantime.
Posted 10/5/2015 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Yes on both counts! ;)

Call tomorrow and see what your doctor advises.

Are you using coping skills to help offset some of the increased anxiety? Do you take fish oil?

Have you ever tried an as needed anti-anxiety (a benzo or an antihistamine) for times of acute anxiety? This might be something you want to discuss with your doc.

Know that we are cheering you on..and update on how you are doing soon!


S.C.
Posted 10/5/2015 7:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Changing medication can be a rough ride for a few weeks but things do tend to settle back down again but do speak things through with your doctor.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
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