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Lexapro · Holding · Apr 15, 2026

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2nd Lexapro Update - Feeling Bad

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April 15, 2026

Feeling bad. Been having bouts of insomnia, fatigue, gi upset, appetite changes, muscle aches, emotional blunting, and sweating.

Yuliawithhope’s taper progress

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Lexapro — 2,2 mg — 5 — holding | without clinician

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Hey Yulia, sorry to hear youre struggling. Here are some links that may help with your symptoms. Muscle Aches: https://taper.community/thread/4b24f178-40ff-4176-bff3-44b116e205d4 Emotional Blunting: https://taper.community/thread/01f52b44-64c9-44d7-9e37-280e1818c90c GI Issues: https://taper.community/thread/c16f5e67-65ba-41f4-91e3-01ec6a6fc03d Keep us updated on how youre doing

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