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9th Lexapro Update - Feeling Excellent

April 13, 2026··
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Feeling excellent. No specific symptoms. I'm trucking right along. No issues to report. My plan is to drop to 1.5 mg tomorrow and to be off this med within 6 months (subject to change).

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Catina
CatinaStaff4mo ago
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"Feeling excellent. No specific symptoms. I'm trucking right along. No issues to report. My plan is to drop to 1.5 mg tomorrow and to be off this med within 6 months (subject to change)." — @Gaucho
Wow, Gaucho you're killin' it so far! That's awesome. Thanks for the update! 🙂

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

Jules
JulesStaff4mo ago
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"My plan is to drop to 1.5 mg tomorrow" — @Gaucho
Glad you're feeling excellent! Good luck on your drop tomorrow. Let us know how you're making out with it. One bead at a time ⚪

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