A Source of Pride

[mrgorth]

Around January of last year I had a relapse of my depression and the Lexapro and Risperdal weren't enough. I was then put on Wellbutrin but that caused anger, teeth clenching and headaches. I was taken off that and put on Effexor XR, still with Lexapro and Risperdal and that's been the best combo so far. A few weeks ago I told my PCP that I didn't think I needed the Lexapro anymore and he started weening me off it. Since then I have been on 10mg/day or half the dose I was taking. There have been some rough days but there have been some disturbing things happening in the last couple weeks. Yet, I was able to handle them without too much discomfort. Once my current supply (20mg pills cut in half) are gone I start on 5mg/day (10mg pills cut in half) for about 2 weeks and then I'll officially be on just one antidepressant. I'm pretty proud of myself for this. Wish me luck.

[DemExpat]

1. I celebrate with you, mrgorth, and do wish you luck!

Since it was a decent combo for you, you can always return to it if needed. :-)

I remember well in 1980 (!) when I took my last miligram of a drug that I had been addicted to for 10 years (tranquilizers).....the sense of pride/empowerment that I had from this achievement really helped me continue on my path in a positive way. (I had been slowly suiciding myself with my addiction)

Keep us posted if you want to.

DemEx

[EFerrari]

2. Good luck, mrgorth!

I hope this change works well for you. :)

[mrgorth]

3. I'm off Lexapro

Friday was my last day. I'm on Effexor XR, 1mg of Risperdal and Restoril for sleep. Yesterday was a good day but I was sitting in the sun talking to my parents so that was easy. I also had some good beer. We'll see if it continues. I'm proud.