Symptoms of lexapro withdrawl?

[akbreezo]

I have been on some form of antidepressants for over 10 years. For the past two years, I have been taking 10mg of lexapro, but have recently decided to get myself off once and for all.
I talked to my doctor, who proposed a month of 5 mg, followed by a month of 5mg every other day and then a revisit to see how things are going. I am just entered the 5 mg every other day phase, having made it through one month of 5 mg.
I feel great mentally. I am not feeling anxious or depressed and am sleeping well. However, I have been experiencing some tightness and discomfort in my chest and a bit of difficulty breathing. It's nothing severe, but it is annoying and, as a long distance runner, is hampering my training. Could this be a side effect of lexapro withdrawal?
Many thanks!!!

[remar]

If it's not a chest cold then yes, it may very well be withdrawal. Hopefully this will let up as your body adjusts to the new dose. Is this only happening during training and running? Or, is it all the time?

[akbreezo]

Yep, I feel fine otherwise. I initially thought chest cold as well, but I have no other cold symptoms and it's been going on too long now.

[remar]

It may be a withdrawal symptom. Are you feeling alright physically otherwise? I'm wondering if you might be getting chest cold.