Posted by flmm on January 10, 2005, at 21:21:34
In reply to Re: Lexapro - no motivation!, posted by dozy35 on January 10, 2005, at 14:15:44
Dozy, I reduced to 5 mg of lex for exact reasons as you. Week 1 was easy,at about day 8 started feeling really bad for 3-4 days, then started having rushes of old emotions that felt good and bad. Now at 3 weeks feel stable and better than ever. All sexual side fx and lack of motivation side fx are all but gone. I have been combining with good cbt program and working on changing my thought process and really improving!But at 5 mg I think it still blocks panic attacks and you can work on recovery.A pill will never completely cure you, only help with symptoms. Try to work thru the withrawall, there is some even reducing, you will feel better in the end on 5 mg! Much better enjoyement, less emotion blunting. I think many people take too high a dose. When you eliminate all anxiety thru medication, you dilute emotions, and hence all motivation!Stick it out!
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