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1st Lexapro Update - Feeling Poor — TaperCommunity

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Fernando

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1st Lexapro Update - Feeling Poor

June 14, 2026··

Posted in:Introductions and Updates Lexapro (Escitalopram)

taper update

Feeling poor. Been having bouts of fatigue and depersonalization. These symptoms seem bad but I'm better than at 2.5mg

Lexapro — 1.25mg — 7 months — actively tapering | with clinician

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Based PsychiatristStaffCommunity Anchor8d ago

So close to making it. Happy for you. Take your time and youll do great!

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice8d ago

Hi Fernando! I'm sorry for your symptoms, but I'm glad to hear that overall you feel better at the lower dose. That's great news! Here is some information to help you with your symptoms: https://taper.community/thread/16345bac-e9dc-417d-9bd3-a6e2a4cece42 https://taper.community/thread/caf83dd4-7885-4001-acbb-86c31f93d61c https://taper.community/resources/blog/depersonalization-during-withdrawal We look forward to more of your updates!

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