Posted by Smiley on May 10, 2001, at 20:59:12
In reply to Celexa-Is this normal?, posted by chloe on May 10, 2001, at 20:08:17
Hi Chloe,
-When I started Celexa I had problems with insomnia for about a week after starting it, and I was very motivated also. I think this wore off after a week or so, maybe a few.
-However, I was only on the Celexa for about 3 months because I seemed to be getting more depressed than I was when I started on it.
-I wish you luck on it, everyone reacts to medicine differently. If you keep having problems with it after a few weeks still, I would suggest trying to keep contacting your doctor.
-One of the benefits of the Celexa was it didn't effect my sex life like some of the others that you'll hear about.
> I stopped my AD for two months after I had been on and ssri of some kind for at least a decade. I really tried to just get by on a mood stabilizer, but my thoughts just kept getting more negative, and my energy level was nil. My outlook and ability to cope was poor.
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> So, being very sensitive to ssri's (I only need 50mgs of Zoloft to feel ok.), my doc started me out on 5 mgs of Celexa. I almost had an immediate reaction. I am jittery, I can't sleep much at night, and I feel like I am racing. But my mood has been so positive and happy. I am very talkative and interactive, when I used to very quiet. But I feel so tense, I am clenching my teeth and I have no appetite. I feel like I am on speed. I was totally unproductive and lethargic, and now I can't stay still have to "do" something. Can't rest.
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> I have called my pdoc, 3 times and she has not gotten back to me. I have only been on it for 5 days, and I want to give this a fair shot. I also love feeling so upbeat and energetic! But at what price? I feel like a drank a pot of coffee, I just am tense and jittery and now I think feeling a bit aggitated.
> Has anyone else had this reaction? I thought I was going to be sleepy. Is there any chance this "energized" feeling will pass?
> Any thoughts, anyone?
> TIA Chloe
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