Hi, I'm Janette

This is my 6th attempt to taper. Previous attempts failed because I was given misinformation and not supported. I came off way too fast. I have since discovered Dr Josef from the Taper Clinic in the USA and understand the process now. So far I have not found a GP who understands hyperbolic tapering so I am trying to do it on my own. I am getting help from a Naturopath with regard to supplements, gut and brain health. I am in a much better position financially now, so don't need to work full-time. In the past I was severely pressured and bullied to get back to work quickly when I was terribly unwell, which forced me to go back on lexapro. I work in the medical field and they have not been supportive. I have taken a year to go from 20mg to 2mg. This last bit is the hardest. I sought help from a GP this week who told me to skip days and to cut back by 50% and come off in 3 weeks. He wasn't aware lexapro comes in liquid and I had to explain I cannot taper off that quickly. He gave me a script for valium. The blood tests he requested didn't cover what I asked for. He did request a PSA which is interesting considering im a biological female. Trying another GP in 2 weeks. I hope others are having better outcomes.