Looking for some advice here. I have been on 20mg of lexapro for over a year for anxiety and panic. I was having big issues driving to work, but once I got to work the remainder of my day would be fine - for the most part. Really the only other times that I would have problems would be with public speaking or meetings in tight rooms. My position at work does require both, but not to a big degree. Well anyway the psych doc put me on lexapro and lorazapam. I have been off of the lorazapam for about 6 months, since driving is no longer an issue - right now anyway, but now I feel that I am ready to get off of the lexapro. Couple of reasons why...I feel I'm ready, it has killed my sex drive and I have gained a bunch of weight. I feel strong enough at this point to try this on my own. I also feel comfortable in the fact thta if the anxiety should rear it's ugly head again there are things that I can do to help. So....what is the best way to stop taking the lexapro, I know I should not do it cold turkey, any suggestions?
Thanks!