Paxil to lexapro crosstaper (on 15mg lex and 2.5mg pax now) Feelings??

Posted by bebrave87 @bebrave87, Jan 20 6:29pm

Hello
I have crosstapered from paxil to lexapro, I am currently on 15mg lexepro and 2.5mg paxil.
I have extended release ativan I take once at night and regular release ativan I take as needed.
Dr also gave me 6mg Doxepin to help me sleep. (I haven't tried it yet)

But the first week I just felt anxious
Once I got down to 10mg paxil the anxiety got worse, some crying spells etc. Once I got to 5mg paxil The morning anxiety started and that ruins my day, It wakes me up before I need to be awake. It sets me off badly. Yesterday I was able to go to a friend's house and the mall, today the morning anxiety was uncomfortable and I just wanted to go back to sleep but I couldn't and this afternoon I've had some crying spells.

Is what I am feeling normal? I'm so scared its not normal and that I'm going to be stuck this way. I just want to feel better.

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