"after taking lexapro for around 2 1/2 years i weaned myself off about 4 months ago.  the biggest side effect while going off of it was a feeling of electric shock in my head.  it was a super fast thing and only lasted for a super short second, but it would occur at random times throughout the day.  after awhile though, i got used to the &#039;shocks&#039; and knew they would be over in a short second and just lived with it.  i need to state that i did this very slowly, gradually decreasing my doses over a period of about 3 months.  not a quick process.  initially i felt wonderful after discontinuing this drug, but now, months later the depression has crept back."