Yes Tal, Love is one heck of a drug! Too bad that there sometimes seems to be a shortage in the world nowadays...I'm sorry that the Lyrica didn't work out well for you. I tried it too, and had to stop after just 3 doses as it made me feel like I had the flu. It is supposed to be really good for a lot of things including pain issues, but it just didn't work out. I am supposed to be taking a mood stabilizer on top of the Lexapro, but I never bothered to take it. I figured I would leave well enough alone until/unless things get worse, then maybe I will start taking it.
Here is a website that discusses all different types of Antidepressants, Mood stabilizers, Tranquilizers, etc. It mixes humor with the info and is a good resource if there is a certain med that you want to know about.
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FSP, those sound like some pretty harsh side effects! I think that the hat coming off feeling is called "Brain Zaps" and occurs sometimes with those types of meds. especially when you are coming off of them. It is like a small electrical discharge. Effexor had that effect on me. It can be quite uncomfortable.