I’m going through something similar, I started on Escitalopram a while ago, I had read that it’s best for seniors and has little side effects, I started on 2.5 mg because 5 mg was too strong, I never seem to do well with these drugs but I need something desperately for depression. I was overwhelmed by the side effects, arm and leg cramps, headaches, insomnia, jawline pain and worst of all I had pelvic floor contractions that felt like I was having my period, apparently this is a rare side effect, I take Ativan for years and it’s the only drug that works for me but only for anxiety, it certainly doesn’t work for depression. It will offer you some relief with your withdrawal from the antidepressant and that’s a good thing, try not to worry about all the negative stuff regarding Ativan because it’s going to make your withdrawal a lot easier for you to get through it.