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I had a severe panic attack almost a month ago for quitting Zoloft cold turkey. I started Lexapro yesterday but haven’t felt like myself since then. I’ve been more edgy and anxious. I’m afraid to leave my house and I have disturbing thoughts. Every time I try to do something to step out my comfort zone, it’s like I get this “high” feeling and I feel out of it. Last night and this morning when I’m falling asleep, I heard this very really sounds like my mom calling me or an alarm. Only happened when I was falling asleep. These are all new feelings to me so I’m scared things won’t get better and that I’ll lose my mind. Has anyone else felt like this?

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Please never just quit an antidepressant. You need to taper off slowly to avoid withdrawal. Are you under the care of a doctor? You need to leave a certain amount of time in between new medications. When taking a new antidepressant you can get all sorts of symptoms. They should quieten down as your body adjusts. If it is too much then please tell your doctor as there are so many out there to try.

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Thank you @Autumnday. I had started Zoloft again a week ago but my Dr. told me to stop taking it and start Lexapro regardless. It scared me too because I thought I’d had to start on a 5 mg dose and work my way up to 10mg but he told me to start at 10

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That sounds like a lot to deal with, but you are doing great. When stopping an antidepressant, always consult your prescribed as the appropriate way is to slowly taper down. The symptoms you describe now are natural and are part of the process of initiating an antidepressant. It does go away after some time though, so hold on, and always ask for support when you need it.

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