Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I have been off lexapro for 3.5 weeks. (I was on 10mg. for 3 months) I had severe brain shocks after 7 days off the Lexapro. It was extremely severe until about 5+ days ago, and now I consider it mild. Still annoying but I can deal with it's intensity. I feel GREAT! the funny thing is I don't know why I feel really good now, I don't know if it is the herbs/vitamins/minerals etc. or just getting over the brain shocks. (or maybe a teeny bit of lexapro residual??) I do feel back like I did before taking it (in that when my kids are fighting I feel the *temper*, on the lexapro nothing bothered me...I was MELLOW!) But, I feel very very good for the most part, honestly better then on the lexapro. I sleep well again (I definitely had some wonky sleep on the lex) and I just feel really good 90% of the time..... Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:16:34 +0000Subject: Re: what??? " brain shocks " are some of the side afects I had on celexa and wellbutrin. I couldnt do " brain shocks " for any length of time. does that mean you are still taking lexapro? and do you feel good?>> > not much advice, it is a hard decision. I can say I am at the end of week 3 and just have brain *shocks* mildly now. (I am on alot of herbs/vitamins/minerals and those are doing magic...) I would say only stay on it if you plan to be on it long term. It just was not right for me, first SSRI I ever was on and I couldn't take the high chance that I may gain 30# or more if I stayed on it past month 4. good luck with your decision, do what you think is best for you.....;0)> > > Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:44:45 +0000Subject: what???> > > > > I just started lexapro after trying celexa and wellbutrin both had horrible side afects. lexapro doesnt seem to have any, and I do feel a little better. my problem is all this talk of getting off of it is scary! I dont know if I want to take it one more day! I dont want to gain weight but I do want back into my life. Does any one have advice for that? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today.> http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Brain shocks are the main reason why you're supposed to wean off of Lexapro VERY gradually. Colleen lisa buehler <alexdavisriley@...> wrote: I have been off lexapro for 3.5 weeks. (I was on 10mg. for 3 months) I had severe brain shocks after 7 days off the Lexapro. It was extremely severe until about 5+ days ago, and now I consider it mild. Still annoying but I can deal with it's intensity. I feel GREAT! the funny thing is I don't know why I feel really good now, I don't know if it is the herbs/vitamins/minerals etc. or just getting over the brain shocks. (or maybe a teeny bit of lexapro residual??) I do feel back like I did before taking it (in that when my kids are fighting I feel the *temper*, on the lexapro nothing bothered me...I was MELLOW!) But, I feel very very good for the most part, honestly better then on the lexapro. I sleep well again (I definitely had some wonky sleep on the lex) and I just feel really good 90% of the time..... Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:16:34 +0000Subject: Re: what??? " brain shocks " are some of the side afects I had on celexa and wellbutrin. I couldnt do " brain shocks " for any length of time. does that mean you are still taking lexapro? and do you feel good?>> > not much advice, it is a hard decision. I can say I am at the end of week 3 and just have brain *shocks* mildly now. (I am on alot of herbs/vitamins/minerals and those are doing magic...) I would say only stay on it if you plan to be on it long term. It just was not right for me, first SSRI I ever was on and I couldn't take the high chance that I may gain 30# or more if I stayed on it past month 4. good luck with your decision, do what you think is best for you.....;0)> > > Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:44:45 +0000Subject: what???> > > > > I just started lexapro after trying celexa and wellbutrin both had horrible side afects. lexapro doesnt seem to have any, and I do feel a little better. my problem is all this talk of getting off of it is scary! I dont know if I want to take it one more day! I dont want to gain weight but I do want back into my life. Does any one have advice for that? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today.> http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 SORRY to inform you that EVEN WHEN YOU TAPER off gradually you almost always still get the brain shocks. I have READ ALOT into this over the last 2 weeks. Lexapro@...: tigerhawksoars@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:10:02 -0800Subject: RE: Re: what??? Brain shocks are the main reason why you're supposed to wean off of Lexapro VERY gradually.Colleenlisa buehler <alexdavisriley@...> wrote:I have been off lexapro for 3.5 weeks. (I was on 10mg. for 3 months) I had severe brain shocks after 7 days off the Lexapro. It was extremely severe until about 5+ days ago, and now I consider it mild. Still annoying but I can deal with it's intensity. I feel GREAT! the funny thing is I don't know why I feel really good now, I don't know if it is the herbs/vitamins/minerals etc. or just getting over the brain shocks. (or maybe a teeny bit of lexapro residual??) I do feel back like I did before taking it (in that when my kids are fighting I feel the *temper*, on the lexapro nothing bothered me...I was MELLOW!) But, I feel very very good for the most part, honestly better then on the lexapro. I sleep well again (I definitely had some wonky sleep on the lex) and I just feel really good 90% of the time..... Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:16:34 +0000Subject: Re: what??? " brain shocks " are some of the side afects I had on celexa and wellbutrin. I couldnt do " brain shocks " for any length of time. does that mean you are still taking lexapro? and do you feel good?>> > not much advice, it is a hard decision. I can say I am at the end of week 3 and just have brain *shocks* mildly now. (I am on alot of herbs/vitamins/minerals and those are doing magic...) I would say only stay on it if you plan to be on it long term. It just was not right for me, first SSRI I ever was on and I couldn't take the high chance that I may gain 30# or more if I stayed on it past month 4. good luck with your decision, do what you think is best for you.....;0)> > > To: Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:44:45 +0000Subject: what???> > > > > I just started lexapro after trying celexa and wellbutrin both had horrible side afects. lexapro doesnt seem to have any, and I do feel a little better. myproblem is all this talk of getting off of it is scary! I dont know if I want to take it one more day! I dont want to gain weight but I do want back into my life. Does any one have advice for that? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today.> http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Everyone is different. Colleen lisa buehler <alexdavisriley@...> wrote: SORRY to inform you that EVEN WHEN YOU TAPER off gradually you almost always still get the brain shocks. I have READ ALOT into this over the last 2 weeks. Lexapro@...: tigerhawksoars@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:10:02 -0800Subject: RE: Re: what??? Brain shocks are the main reason why you're supposed to wean off of Lexapro VERY gradually.Colleenlisa buehler wrote:I have been off lexapro for 3.5 weeks. (I was on 10mg. for 3 months) I had severe brain shocks after 7 days off the Lexapro. It was extremely severe until about 5+ days ago, and now I consider it mild. Still annoying but I can deal with it's intensity. I feel GREAT! the funny thing is I don't know why I feel really good now, I don't know if it is the herbs/vitamins/minerals etc. or just getting over the brain shocks. (or maybe a teeny bit of lexapro residual??) I do feel back like I did before taking it (in that when my kids are fighting I feel the *temper*, on the lexapro nothing bothered me...I was MELLOW!) But, I feel very very good for the most part, honestly better then on the lexapro. I sleep well again (I definitely had some wonky sleep on the lex) and I just feel really good 90% of the time..... To: Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:16:34 +0000Subject: Re: what??? " brain shocks " are some of the side afects I had on celexa and wellbutrin. I couldnt do " brain shocks " for any length of time. does that mean you are still taking lexapro? and do you feel good?>> > not much advice, it is a hard decision. I can say I am at the end of week 3 and just have brain *shocks* mildly now. (I am on alot of herbs/vitamins/minerals and those are doing magic...) I would say only stay on it if you plan to be on it long term. It just was not right for me, first SSRI I ever was on and I couldn't take the high chance that I may gain 30# or more if I stayed on it past month 4. good luck with your decision, do what you think is best for you.....;0)> > > To: Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:44:45 +0000Subject: what???> > > > > I just started lexapro after trying celexa and wellbutrin both had horrible side afects. lexapro doesnt seem to have any, and I do feel a little better. myproblem is all this talk of getting off of it is scary! I dont know if I want to take it one more day! I dont want to gain weight but I do want back into my life. Does any one have advice for that? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today.> http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 yes, which is why I said *almost*. whether you go cold turkey after a few months or wean over several months, you still have a VERY high chance of having many of the withdrawal symtoms that are common to this drug. I cannot believe the things I have learned about lexapro after going off of it. It should be on their website that it takes 12-18 months for your brain to completely re-wire itself (and that is even if you only take it for 21 days.) . Doctor's should be telling their patients about all these cons. There are many people that are on Lexapro that the PROS outweigh the cons, and for them (maybe you?) that is GREAT!!! I am glad I found this group (and a few people going through the same things I am) for support. After studying it, I really think this is a very heavy duty drug, should not be prescribed for temporary stress, anxiety, etc. IMO...... The things it does to your brain....I wa stold by my DR. that it only affected 1 part of the brain and THAT IS IT. (seratonin reuptake) NOPE, no way, uh uh..... Lexapro@...: tigerhawksoars@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:31:19 -0800Subject: RE: Re: what??? Everyone is different. Colleenlisa buehler <alexdavisriley@...> wrote:SORRY to inform you that EVEN WHEN YOU TAPER off gradually you almost always still get the brain shocks. I have READ ALOT into this over the last 2 weeks. Lexapro@...: tigerhawksoars@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:10:02 -0800Subject: RE: Re: what???Brain shocks are the main reason why you're supposed to wean off of Lexapro VERY gradually.Colleenlisa buehler wrote:I have been off lexapro for 3.5 weeks. (I was on 10mg. for 3 months) I had severe brain shocks after 7 days off the Lexapro. It was extremely severe until about 5+ days ago, and now I consider it mild. Still annoying but I can deal with it's intensity. I feel GREAT! the funny thing is I don't know why I feel really good now, I don't know if it is the herbs/vitamins/minerals etc. or just getting over the brain shocks. (or maybe a teeny bit of lexapro residual??) I do feel back like I did before taking it (in that when my kids are fighting I feel the *temper*, on the lexapro nothing bothered me...I was MELLOW!) But, I feel very very good for the most part, honestly better then on the lexapro. I sleep well again (I definitely had some wonky sleep on the lex) and I just feel really good 90% of the time..... To: Lexapro@...:kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:16:34 +0000Subject: Re: what??? " brain shocks " are some of the side afects I had on celexa and wellbutrin. I couldnt do " brain shocks " for any length of time. does that mean you are still taking lexapro? and do you feel good?>> > not much advice, it is a hard decision. I can say I am at the end of week 3 and just have brain *shocks* mildly now. (I am on alot of herbs/vitamins/minerals and those are doing magic...) I would say only stay on it if you plan to be on it long term. It just was not right for me, first SSRI I ever was on and I couldn't take the high chance that I may gain 30# or more if I stayed on it past month 4. good luck with your decision, do what you think is best for you.....;0)> > > To: Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:44:45 +0000Subject: what???> > > > > I just started lexapro after trying celexa and wellbutrin both hadhorrible side afects. lexapro doesnt seem to have any, and I do feel a little better. myproblem is all this talk of getting off of it is scary! I dont know if I want to take it one more day! I dont want to gain weight but I do want back into my life. Does any one have advice for that? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today.> http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry. That's simply not absolute. It's different for each person that takes these drugs. A good wean-off should take several months. It *does* take several months. I've weaned off both Celexa and Effexor XR. I had not the first brain zap either time. It took me 4 months or so to wean off Celexa and about 2-3 months to wean off Effexor. Most of what you see online is the bad stuff. Not the good stuff. If you're feeling good and not having problems you don't post much if at all. What reason do you have to post? Barbara what???> > > > > I just started lexapro after trying celexa and wellbutrin both had horrible side afects. lexapro doesnt seem to have any, and I do feel a little better. myproblem is all this talk of getting off of it is scary! I dont know if I want to take it one more day! I dont want to gain weight but I do want back into my life. Does any one have advice for that? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today.> http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 The brain isn't a machine. It's a biological organ. It doesn't have any wires. Which medical website did you read these things on? Colleen lisa buehler <alexdavisriley@...> wrote: yes, which is why I said *almost*. whether you go cold turkey after a few months or wean over several months, you still have a VERY high chance of having many of the withdrawal symtoms that are common to this drug. I cannot believe the things I have learned about lexapro after going off of it. It should be on their website that it takes 12-18 months for your brain to completely re-wire itself (and that is even if you only take it for 21 days.) . Doctor's should be telling their patients about all these cons. There are many people that are on Lexapro that the PROS outweigh the cons, and for them (maybe you?) that is GREAT!!! I am glad I found this group (and a few people going through the same things I am) for support. After studying it, I really think this is a very heavy duty drug, should not be prescribed for temporary stress, anxiety, etc. IMO...... The things it does to your brain....I wa stold by my DR. that it only affected 1 part of the brain and THAT IS IT. (seratonin reuptake) NOPE, no way, uh uh..... Lexapro@...: tigerhawksoars@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:31:19 -0800Subject: RE: Re: what??? Everyone is different. Colleenlisa buehler wrote:SORRY to inform you that EVEN WHEN YOU TAPER off gradually you almost always still get the brain shocks. I have READ ALOT into this over the last 2 weeks. Lexapro@...: tigerhawksoars@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:10:02 -0800Subject: RE: Re: what???Brain shocks are the main reason why you're supposed to wean off of Lexapro VERY gradually.Colleenlisa buehler wrote:I have been off lexapro for 3.5 weeks. (I was on 10mg. for 3 months) I had severe brain shocks after 7 days off the Lexapro. It was extremely severe until about 5+ days ago, and now I consider it mild. Still annoying but I can deal with it's intensity. I feel GREAT! the funny thing is I don't know why I feel really good now, I don't know if it is the herbs/vitamins/minerals etc. or just getting over the brain shocks. (or maybe a teeny bit of lexapro residual??) I do feel back like I did before taking it (in that when my kids are fighting I feel the *temper*, on the lexapro nothing bothered me...I was MELLOW!) But, I feel very very good for the most part, honestly better then on the lexapro. I sleep well again (I definitely had some wonky sleep on the lex) and I just feel really good 90% of the time..... To: Lexapro@...:kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:16:34 +0000Subject: Re: what??? " brain shocks " are some of the side afects I had on celexa and wellbutrin. I couldnt do " brain shocks " for any length of time. does that mean you are still taking lexapro? and do you feel good?>> > not much advice, it is a hard decision. I can say I am at the end of week 3 and just have brain *shocks* mildly now. (I am on alot of herbs/vitamins/minerals and those are doing magic...) I would say only stay on it if you plan to be on it long term. It just was not right for me, first SSRI I ever was on and I couldn't take the high chance that I may gain 30# or more if I stayed on it past month 4. good luck with your decision, do what you think is best for you.....;0)> > > To: Lexapro@...: kimallred3@...: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:44:45 +0000Subject: what???> > > > > I just started lexapro after trying celexa and wellbutrin both hadhorrible side afects. lexapro doesnt seem to have any, and I do feel a little better. myproblem is all this talk of getting off of it is scary! I dont know if I want to take it one more day! I dont want to gain weight but I do want back into my life. Does any one have advice for that? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today.> http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I dont know about rewiring, the receptors have to readjust, thats all as far as we know. But the brain does form electrochemical pathways, like organic wiring. what???> > > > > I just started lexapro after trying celexa and wellbutrin both hadhorrible side afects. lexapro doesnt seem to have any, and I do feel a little better. myproblem is all this talk of getting off of it is scary! I dont know if I want to take it one more day! I dont want to gain weight but I do want back into my life. Does any one have advice for that? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today.> http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagl\ ine> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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