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Re: SSRIs: - Different

Posted by Rockets on May 18, 2000, at 10:14:59

In reply to Re: SSRIs: - Different, posted by SLS on May 18, 2000, at 7:44:41

and now for the layperson's perspective.. heh.

I have been on 20mg of Celexa for five weeks, since my first anxiety attack. I took Ativan for 2 1/2 weeks .05mg per day but stopped taking the Ativan with my pdocs permission 2 1/2 weeks ago.

The first two weeks were spent learning about anxiety disorder and getting used to the Celexa. The Ativan had its own side effects so I can't comment on Celexa by itself except for the past 2 1/2 weeks and here is what I have found.

The Celexa has helped whatever depression I had. Depression wasn't my diagnosis.. anxiety was, however, I do believe I had that low grade irritable depression for the past year and the Celexa minimized any depressive symptoms I had. It flattened them out so to speak. I have found though that treating the anxiety has required me to go to bed earlier than normal, practice relaxation and breathing techniques every night for 30 minutes to 45 minutes, seek emotional support from my family and friends, counsel with a qualified Christian therapist each week, and never ever wake up fast in the morning. I wake up slow and pat myself on the back for a job well done as I prepare for work (yes it is an office job). I also believe Xanax would help me if I have another anxiety attack, say at work for example, but my pdoc hasn't perscribed any yet. I have a call into her about that.

Now the stats I have seen say 6 months to a year for full recovery. That is my hope. Peace to all you anxiety and depression sufferers :).

-Rockets


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