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Dreams and withdrawal

2024-03-12 16:41:47
I stopped lexapro 6 days ago and had very very strange dreams tonight. It's extremely strong themed and repeated linked dreams. I'm not anxious or worried. I also experience complete joy and happiness before bedtime today. I started doing Sudarshan kriya yoga - breathing exercises 2 weeks ago and I'm basically doing well with no anxiety symptoms. So I went cold turkey with my SSRI (taking since 2016). Is this dreams something common during withdrawal? If I want to come out of SSRI, should I accept that the dreams are not something harmful and won't make me maniac?
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Lexapro should not be stopped suddenly. Further evaluation needed for knowing about mania.
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needed to consult a psychiatrist

Answered2024-03-12 23:30:48

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Ssei withdrawal is common especially paroxetine may cause similar symptoms as u explained in your query we may change to snri class of medicine and also may add  benzodiazepine for better sleep management

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U shudnt stop ssri suddenly…gradually tapering needed….if dreams r due to ssri withdrawal they vl subside don’t worry…. U won’t get mania if u stop ssris….but if u had history of bpad then u might have chance to get
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Consult online for detailed evaluation

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