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Chanda Posts: 2137
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 Im got off my lexapro and klonopin for several reason (yes the doc. approved and his helpin me) and now the withdrawal effects are HELL! Im having: Restless nights, including bouts of heavy breathing and vivid dreams Nausea/dizziness Lack of motivation and energy. Upset stomach, Abdominal discomfort Sweating Feverish Flu symptoms Chills and hot flashes Crying spells Anxiety Dizziness Fatigue Headaches Muscle and joint pain. Jolting electric "zaps” Tingling sensations Insomnia Restlessness Tremors Irritability Aggression Sleep disturbance and insomnia Nightmares Vivid dreams Diarrhea Blurred vision Confusion Memory and concentration difficulties Weakness These are just some of the ssymptoms of withdrawal!  And not only am I feeling all that, I am having major anxiety and panic, I feel like Im going CRAZY, and I feel like Im dying! And also, Im trying to get off my klonopin and there are lots of side effects that go with them too Im trying to get off these cuz my hubby and I want to have babies, I gained so much weight from Lexapro and it made my depression worse, I didnt feel like me cuz I was on all this med. and I was on it all for like over 10 yrs. So now, Im questioning myself, should I do this, can I handle it, how long will it last, should I even bring kids in this shitty world. I got on these meds. to help my anxiety, panic, depression, and OCD and getting off them gives me all those 100000000000 times worse! I mean what do I do, I have good days, then I have days like this where I just freak out! I feel like just giving up, Ive came so far and now I dont even know why, Im starting to question myself. I just dont know anymore. I need prayer please please please! I am not a Doctor, just a person who experiences panic and anxiety and Im here to try to help people and also learn from them also. ;)
Check out my blog about panic and anxiety, I try to write in it daily, This site has helped me. And the Programs on the top, sides, and bottom! NO MORE ANXIETY & PANIC!!
http://paniccure123.blogspot.com
If you ever need me & im not on here, try my yahoo IM- Babygirlluv1978, my myspace is or also www.myspace.com/BabyGirlLuv1978 and facebook under Chanda Miller, I play pogo alot at pogo.com, my name is cdm62108
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*Cast all you anxiety on (God), because he cares for you. I Peter 5:7
*I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.- Phil 4:13
*So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.- Isaiah 41:10
*For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. - Isaiah 41:13
*"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6
*Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.- Psalm 23:4
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Chanda Posts: 2137
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I DO HAVE GOOD DAYS THOUGH, IT JUST FEELS LIKE THE HORRIBLE DAYS STICK IN MY MIND MORE, HAS ANYONE ELSE GONE THRU THIS?! I am not a Doctor, just a person who experiences panic and anxiety and Im here to try to help people and also learn from them also. ;)
Check out my blog about panic and anxiety, I try to write in it daily, This site has helped me. And the Programs on the top, sides, and bottom! NO MORE ANXIETY & PANIC!!
http://paniccure123.blogspot.com
If you ever need me & im not on here, try my yahoo IM- Babygirlluv1978, my myspace is or also www.myspace.com/BabyGirlLuv1978 and facebook under Chanda Miller, I play pogo alot at pogo.com, my name is cdm62108
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**** I HAVE PICTURES, I LOVE PICS.!!!****
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*Cast all you anxiety on (God), because he cares for you. I Peter 5:7
*I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.- Phil 4:13
*So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.- Isaiah 41:10
*For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. - Isaiah 41:13
*"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6
*Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.- Psalm 23:4
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Holt Posts: 352
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Every other day it sometimes seems Chanda. I felt absolutely "normal" Monday, not a hint of anxiety, felt strong, solid. Last week I was a wreck. Then Tues and today I'm feeling jittery, lightheaded and anxious again. Not as bad as last week, but not normal! I think a lot depends on your frame of mind - positive or negative, posture, attitude, it's all a factor to me. There's nowhere you can be that isn't where
You're meant to be -
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All you need is love
“ Grief that finds no vent in tears makes other organs weep ”
—Dr. Henry Maudsley, British psychiatrist
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
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Chanda, I can't say i know anything about the withdrawals because i haven't been there. But i can offer you lots of prayer, hugs, and support from afar. |
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Chanda Posts: 2137
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Holt, I know. Its crazy! I was AWFUL ealier, then I was pretty good, now Im ok. Lil nervous about going to sleep, but I dunno. I feel like I can do this most days, cuz I try to have a positive attitude, but then like a little bit today, I was like OMG, I should go to the ER. I mean its got to get better right? Thanks so much for the prayers, hugs, and support sis I am not a Doctor, just a person who experiences panic and anxiety and Im here to try to help people and also learn from them also. ;)
Check out my blog about panic and anxiety, I try to write in it daily, This site has helped me. And the Programs on the top, sides, and bottom! NO MORE ANXIETY & PANIC!!
http://paniccure123.blogspot.com
If you ever need me & im not on here, try my yahoo IM- Babygirlluv1978, my myspace is or also www.myspace.com/BabyGirlLuv1978 and facebook under Chanda Miller, I play pogo alot at pogo.com, my name is cdm62108
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**** I HAVE PICTURES, I LOVE PICS.!!!****
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*Cast all you anxiety on (God), because he cares for you. I Peter 5:7
*I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.- Phil 4:13
*So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.- Isaiah 41:10
*For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. - Isaiah 41:13
*"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6
*Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.- Psalm 23:4
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jsgirl Posts: 2
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Hi Chandra, I'm 32 years old and have decided to quit my medications because of tolerance. I was put on this evil drug for generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I've been taking Lexapro for approximately 10 years and Klonopin for the past 3 years. I quit cold turkey on Dec. 1st from lexaproand Nov. 25 from klonopin. It's is so nice to know that I'm not alone with all the withdrawal symptoms I'm experiencing. It is complete hell...I feel like I live in complete darkness. Some days I do really good and others are horrible. I found out that 1 drink of alcohol will trigger the withdrawal syndrome. I can't believe this is happening to me and know one seems to understand what HELL this really is. I want my old self back...feels as though I will never be the same. Some days I ask myself why am I even here..have racing thoughts and pretty much obsessed with aging/dying. Never bothered me before. I just started my new job working nights 7p-7a which is making everything worse. I have the worst muscle aches and pains..not sure if this is from working nights or the meds. I'm leaning towards the meds. I'm so glad I found this group There is hope. I'll pray for you, too! jlgirl |
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panaway Posts: 6
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I am medication free. And have had wonderfull days since the 5th of Jan. That was untill last nite....... Major palpitations started around 7pm were still there at 10pm when I tried to go bed :o(. Well finally did fall asleep. Only to wake with lighter palps approx 4 hours later. And the stupid thought that I REALLLY needed to go to the hospital. When I totally know better. Cause I am alive and well this morning. Well not perfectly well cause I'm really tired and a little nervous and jittery. But will make it through as I have so many times before. It just really suck's to be going along so good and be thrown on your butt in one quick second. So hang in there everone. Just remind yourself that this is as worse as it get's and you will get better. And the day's of normalcy are wonderfull. I have also found that a complex B vitamin is working wonders for my overall feeling better. Also on Vit C , Omega's 3,6,9, Vit D , Cal/Mag and a digestive enzyme for the womderfull stuff this thing can do to our gut's. Hope you start to feel somewaht better soon. My thought's are with ya. Take care!!! |
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Peace235  Posts: 42
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Hey, I'm really sorry that you are going through this. I had a similar experience with a different antidepressant a couple of years ago and when it's bad it's bad, just know that I am praying for more good days for you until those bad days totally disappear. In the meantime keep venting and letting us know how you're doing and I'll keep praying. |
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chermoon15 Posts: 50
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THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I DO NOT TAKE ANY MEDICATION FOR MY PANIC ATTACKS. I WAS GETTING THEM ALMOST DAILY AND THEY WERE LASTING FOR HOURS. THEY WERE ABSOLUTELY TAKING OVER ME, IF I WASN'T HAVING ONE I WAS THINKING SO MUCH ABOUT IT THAT I LITERALLY THINK THAT I WAS MAKING MYSELF HAVE ONE. SO I WAS ONE STEP FROM GOING TO THE DOCTOR AND ASKING TO BE PUT ON MEDICATION, BUT INSTEAD MY DOCTOR ASKED IF I HAD A STRESS TEST DONE AND NOTHING WAS WRONG WOULD THAT HELP ME? (BEC I ALWAYS THOUGHT I WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK) WELL I SAID I'M NOT SURE BUT I'M GAME, SO HE SET ME UP WITH AN APP. WITH A CARDIOLOGIST AND I HAD A STRESS TEST AND WHEN I WENT IN FOR RESULTS HE TOLD ME MY HEART WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION , NOW I'M STILL GETTING ANXIETY FROM TIME TO TIME BUT IT DOES NOT GO INTO A FULL PANIC ATTACK, I JUST HAD SOME CHEST PAINS TONIGHT AND I TOLD MYSELF (yes i talk to myself ITS JUST GAS, BEC MY HEART IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION... JUST WANTED TO SHARE , EVEN THOUGH IT SOUNDS EXTREME TO GET STRESS TEST , BUT I WAS JUST TO THE POINT WHERE I COULDN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE AND WOULD TRY ANYTHING... SO IF SOMEONE HAS THE SAME KIND OF SYMPTOMS IT WORKED.... |
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jsgirl Posts: 2
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Thanks everyone for sharing your story with me and for all your support Last couple of days have been really bad. Slept 4 hours in 48..it seems like it's getting worse. |
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