Update

Welcome Lexapro withdrawal-ees!

If you've stumbled upon this blog because you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms after cutting-out Lexapro, hang in there. It takes awhile but I believe you WILL feel better.

Other than living with depression, I am currently withdrawal symptom-FREE. I weaned off of the medication VERY slowly, only to be slammed with the worst and most long-lasting withdrawal symptoms after my last dose. Read "a summary" below for everything in a nutshell.

Rx for YOU:

It's going to take a few weeks before you get over this. Seriously consider making some big changes during this time to help ease the process. You can go back to being your old self later. For now, you need to prioritize your health.

1. Get enough sleep. Always a good rule of thumb. Consider yourself sick. When you're sick, you need to sleep and stay hydrated.

2. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL. Your symptoms will be enhanced if you booze it up. This is part of the change you need to make for your health.

3. Take Omega-3 fish oil capsules. Good for your brain.

4. Take some Advil. May or may not take the edge off for you.

5. Drink lots of water. Again, it's basic health here.

6. Avoid caffeine. Seriously, you don't need caffeine stimulating your wiry brain any more than it's being stimulated right now. Plus, it dehydrates you.

7. Eat healthful whole foods. Elementary health.

8. Take a Xanax. This should be done under a doctor's supervision. Xanax is highly addictive. Do not take it more than 2 days in a row.

I'd love to hear how you are doing! I wish you all the best.

-L.