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SSRI withdrawal

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Hopeful341
Hopeful341

Hi- can anyone tell me if they’ve experienced irritability and mood swings, dizziness and what feels like is slow motion brain (lol- I know that sounds weird)  after stopping SSRI? Today’s day 6 off lexapro and I felt so good for the first 5 days off and today I feel emotional,crabby, and all of the above. Just looking for reassurance it will get better. And how long it took others to feel “normal” again. 

Thanks 🙏🏻 

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  • susan10221954
    susan10221954 Hopeful341

    Posted

    It took me 7 weeks to start feeling good again.  I have had dizziness, pressure in my head, foggy brain.  It takes time but it does get better. 
  • Buttercup84
    Buttercup84 Hopeful341

    Posted

    Yes yes yes.  You might also feel like your brain is lagging a second behind if you move too quickly or look from side to side. This will go completely in about 3 weeks 
    • Hopeful341
      Hopeful341 Buttercup84

      Posted

      This morning I feel nauseated and horrible headache too. I can’t stand this. It’s hard to be patient. 
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