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Diagnosed With PTSD. Taking Lexapro And Diazepam. How Can I Stop Medication?

I have diagnosed PTSD, my meds were changed 2 weeks ago to Lexapro and diazapam when needed,I haven t been able to get back to the doc to check in as I know I was supposed too because of floods in my neck of the woods. Along with the med change I m being ëncouraged to start seeing the psychologist again as I haven t been to see him for nearly 3 years. I didn t want to start taking meds again or seeing the psych doc, now the meds are making me feel all over the place. I feel that all the good work I did a few years back to get on top of the PTSD has been for nothing, I m back where I started from...is that normal with PTSD? Seems like one step forward and a whole heap back.
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Hi there ~

I am sorry that you are feeling this way. I understand that you have been having problems with depression along with post traumatic stress and the floods in the neck of your woods are not helping any. I am sure you are having a tough time at this time of the year. I would highly suggest that you go back on the lexapro and the diazepam if you still have enough supply. I think that this is going to help you out a lot and make life easier for you as it had been for a long time. You should start feeling better instantaneously. I hope this helps and you start seeing a psychiatrist as soon as you can.

Take care and have a lovely day !
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Diagnosed With PTSD. Taking Lexapro And Diazepam. How Can I Stop Medication?

Hi there ~ I am sorry that you are feeling this way. I understand that you have been having problems with depression along with post traumatic stress and the floods in the neck of your woods are not helping any. I am sure you are having a tough time at this time of the year. I would highly suggest that you go back on the lexapro and the diazepam if you still have enough supply. I think that this is going to help you out a lot and make life easier for you as it had been for a long time. You should start feeling better instantaneously. I hope this helps and you start seeing a psychiatrist as soon as you can. Take care and have a lovely day !