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.
We're still working on a plan, but so far it involves being sent to prison and becoming somebody's bitch.
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Dana - Aug 22, 2014 9:53:48 am PDT #12992 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
sj - Aug 22, 2014 9:56:59 am PDT #12993 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Frank, I'm sorry to hear you've been having a tough time. I don't have any experience with Celexa.
brenda m - Aug 22, 2014 10:00:18 am PDT #12994 of 30002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
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.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 22, 2014 10:08:15 am PDT #12995 of 30002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
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.
DavidS - Aug 22, 2014 10:14:37 am PDT #12996 of 30002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
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.
Sophia Brooks - Aug 22, 2014 10:27:24 am PDT #12997 of 30002
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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.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 22, 2014 10:34:43 am PDT #12998 of 30002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
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.
Dana - Aug 22, 2014 11:10:37 am PDT #12999 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Oh, yeah, I do get a headache if I accidentally miss a pill. So I advise against that.
askye - Aug 22, 2014 11:52:31 am PDT #13000 of 30002
Thrive to spite them
I still feel bad today. I went to therapy, where I cried, bcecause it's therapy.
I did read some of whatI wrote on FB about Robin Williams and talked about that.
I almost skipped because I had a headache and was running a slight fever, but I went. Then I went to the store for provisions and it was painful. THe light, the noise, the people. Now that I'm home the headache is receding. I don't think I have a fever.
quester - Aug 22, 2014 2:19:11 pm PDT #13001 of 30002
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Frank, I'm pretty sure I'm on generic Celexa. I take 3 different anti-depressants and an anti-anxiety med as well. All at low doses, but each serves a different need. I don't think I've had any problems with it in particular.