Diagnosed with PTSD. Taking lexapro and diazepam. How can I stop medication?
Patient: I have diagnosed PTSD, my meds were changed 2 weeks ago to Lexapro and diazapam when needed,I haven t been able to get back to the doc to check in as I know I was supposed too because of floods in my neck of the woods. Along with the med change I m being ëncouraged to start seeing the psychologist again as I haven t been to see him for nearly 3 years. I didn t want to start taking meds again or seeing the psych doc, now the meds are making me feel all over the place. I feel that all the good work I did a few years back to get on top of the PTSD has been for nothing, I m back where I started from...is that normal with PTSD? Seems like one step forward and a whole heap back. Doctor: Hi there ~  I am sorry that you are feeling this way.  I understand that you have been having problems with depression along with post traumatic stress and the floods in the neck of your woods are not helping any.  I am sure you are having a tough time at this time of the year.  I would highly suggest that you go back on the lexapro and the diazepam if you still have enough supply.  I think that this is going to help you out a lot and make life easier for you as it had been for a long time.  You should start feeling better instantaneously.  I hope this helps and you start seeing a psychiatrist as soon as you can.  Take care and have a lovely day !