Hello Doctors, I’ve been taking Panex CR 25, Lupisert 50 and Etilaam 0.5. My anxiety symptoms, especially the racing heartbeat and constant anxious feeling, have reduced significantly, but I still experience emotional numbness sometimes. I stopped all three medicines 7 days ago because I ran out of them. Since stopping, I’ve been experiencing dizziness, a spinning sensation and difficulty maintaining balance while walking.
I have a few questions:
1. Could these symptoms be due to suddenly stopping the medicines?
2. How and when can I safely stop these medications completely?
3. How do I know whether I’m recovering and no longer need medication?
4. Is occasional emotional numbness a side effect or part of anxiety/depression?
I’d appreciate your guidance on the next steps.
Thank you!
ADHD: Executive dysfunction, difficulty initiating/completing tasks, mental hyperactivity, inconsistent focus, hyperfocus, concentration difficulties, time blindness, need for novelty and stimulation, multitasking, and feeling under- or overstimulated.
Autism: Emotional dysregulation and blunting, feeling overwhelmed or underwhelmed, needing routine and predictability but struggling to follow routines, sensory sensitivity and literal thinking.
OCD: Obsessive fixation on natural bodily processes and sensations, germ/contamination fears and intrusive anxiety-provoking thoughts that affect daily functioning.
Academic functioning: I have always been a Grade A student. I feel my intelligence masks many of these difficulties. Despite understanding what needs to be done, I struggle with execution and everyday functioning. I feel I work twice as hard just to maintain regular functionality.
I have real-life examples of these experiences and would like to explore them during consultation.
I was taking 50g before... can I take 25g?? Why should I take this tablet? Can't I quit this one I'm able to manage my emotions?
I'm planning to see a psychiatrist because I feel like my thoughts, emotions, and behavior have changed a lot over the past few years. I experience constant overthinking, stress, chest pain (medical tests were normal), sleep paralysis, emotional ups and downs, and I don't feel like myself anymore.
One thing that worries me the most is that I've started having intense anger and revenge-related thoughts toward someone. I don't understand why my mind has changed like this, and it scares me because this isn't how I used to think.
I've also gone through a lot emotionally, and I want to understand whether all of this could be connected. Has anyone experienced something similar? What was your experience with seeing a psychiatrist, and did it help?
Does Escitalopram affect skin?
If yes why?
Which condition is it?
Does Escitalopram affect skin?
If yes why?
Which condition is it?
