Typo, glad the test wasn't too painful.

I sent my nephew his starting college care package from Think Geek. Tardis flash drive, a travel mug with the molecular formula for caffeine on it, a tardis journal, and the 5 in 1 geek pen. Hopefully he will like it.

Now, I really need to pack. Just for two nights, so not that much to do, but it does require me to get my ass off the couch.

And Zen, I kinda think being terrified beforehand seriously damages any badass cred I might otherwise have claimed.

Nah, Typo, only a fool is not afraid! True courage is to be afraid, and do it anyway! You are a badass m*f*.

Speaking of which, I need to schedule a mammogram.

Took K-Bug for a Colposcopy today. It went as well as possible. Gah, medical stuff.

I know I'm mostly a lurker these days, but I have a hive mind question - my doctor and I are trying me out on an anti-depressant/anti-anxiety med since I seem to be having a rough time getting past the events of the last year and half or so (certainly part of why I've been so lurky and less posty).

Has anyone taken Celexa, and if so, what was the experience going on/coming off etc.?

Thanks in advance.

Took K-Bug for a Colposcopy today.

I've had one of those. Ouch.

I just set up Kindle for Android on my tablet so I could read stuff I get from Bookbub. I had to synch my Google Play to my PayPal so I could get the app, and I'm hoping I don't go down the rabbit hole of genealogy apps and ebooks.

I'm on Celexa, though I don't have much to say. I've been on it for years and it works well for me. The one time I went off it, I titrated down with doctor's advice and had no problem.

Frank, I'm sorry to hear you've been having a tough time. I don't have any experience with Celexa.

I've never had issues with celexa, including coming on or off. In theory Lexapro is supposed to be substantially similar with fewer side effects. For me it was the opposite. So if you do have an issue that might be another option.

Thanks. This is all new to me, so hearing other people's experiences is a big help.

Frank, I'm sorry to hear you've been having a tough time.

I think it may just be a case where situational issues have morphed into chemical issues. I really believe if your brain spends enough time in a certain negative mode due to circumstances it may stay that way even when the circumstances change.

Plus, my family definitely has a history of low-level depression/anxiety issues, with the occasional flare-up of something more severe. It may just be my time to flare-up.