Taking the Plunge

I'm gonna do it. I think I'm finally ready. The time has come!

I'm going to go off the Lexapro. Very slowly/gradually, of course. But I'm going to quit, nonetheless! I've been taking the stuff for over 2 years now, and it's been very helpful, but I can't help but wonder if it's a crutch on which I no longer need to lean, especially given the much more stable nature of my life, as compared to the unholy shitstorm of events that wrought havoc on my psyche a few years ago.

I shall find out soon enough.

My doctor recommended that I wean myself off (which is always the best thing to do with SSRIs... quitting cold turkey can have some nasty, potentially hazardous withdrawal symptoms), so I'll take a decreased dosage for a few weeks, see how I feel, then go from there.

If I flip out and have a nervous breakdown, I'll be sure to let you all know.