Posted by Jasmine Neroli on September 29, 2003, at 23:07:53
In reply to switching between SSRIs, posted by Peter on September 28, 2003, at 7:08:16
Hey Peter: Howz it going? Hope the Lexapro is beginning to help you now.
Just wanted to tell you a theory of mine re SSRI's. You may recall that I was on Celexa for 8 months, felt better, went off it. Bad mistake, after 2 weeks started to suffer greatly. Re-started again a month later.
Well, with the original Celexa treatment, my symptoms responded within 3 weeks. However, when I took it the second time, it was about 5-6weeks before I felt ANY improvement, and 8 weeks until I felt myself again! My theory is that, after an initial exposure to SSRI's, subsequent treatments take longer to work. I have no idea WHY (scientifically speaking) this might be the case. Just from personal experience and reading others' similar stories.
You might be experiencing this effect too.
The patience required by mental health sufferers is immense! Keep at it - there has to be a combo for you out there somewhere!
Jas
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