Update on Lexapro, Think I am going to stop . Feeling distraught

Hello and thanks to all who reads,

I have been on lexapro for about a week and I have decided I really don't want to take it anymore. It made me very hungry when I was taking it and towards the end of the first week I started getting more irritable.

I think alot of my decision is my paranoia but I would like yall's opinion. A big reason I want to stop is because I am starting school next Monday and don't want it to dictate my life. I want to be able to go out and have a occasionaly drink with my friends without worrying about the interaction it will have. Last year I spent the entire first semester weaning off of venlafaxine and looking up countless symptoms and diagnosis. I can't let this year be dictated by my paranoia and anxiety. I think if I get back on a workout regime and start eating better I will feel better . Also another thing is i have gained 40 pounds back since last summer and not all of that is from the medicine but some is. I also am going to start taking my vyvnase as prescribed and my clonezapam as needed. I will know that I have lexapro if needed if I start doing bad but I would like to avoid it if possible.

Thanks for all who reads , have a great day

As our Team Mascot has put it, ultimately, the choice is always ours as to whether we proceed or recede. Keep in mind that if you change your mind at some point, just check in with your doc and I'm sure they'll help you kick-start again. (On this or a different med).

That's one of the perks of being human: We can always change our mind! :)










M.