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.

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I've had one of those. Ouch.

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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.

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.

I think so too. I've seen a few brains dig a groove that became a trench.

Frank, I have been on Celexa for over 10 years. I have had good luck with it, but I do get some serious weirdness in my brain if I forget to take a pill. I have never come off on purpose, so I imagine if you tapered it would be better.

I've seen a few brains dig a groove that became a trench.

Very aptly put, Hec. And I tend to be creature of habit(s - often bad ones) so breaking out of certain patterns has always been an effort for me.

Oh, yeah, I do get a headache if I accidentally miss a pill. So I advise against that.