Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 3649

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Celexa - hesitant to start

Posted by Hannah on March 12, 1999, at 23:38:39

My doctor recently prescribed me celexa for depression and I am petrified to start taking it (I';ve had it for about three weeds now and have been trying to talk myself into starting it). I have never taken an antidepressant before and had been feeling like my moodiness was just a part of who I was now and that I had lost touch with "how to feel happy". My moods go up and down, but for the last couple of years my down periods have been far outweighing my ups. I am afraid of the side effects since sleepiness has been one of my problems and I have children to keep up with. If anyone could give me feedback with any of their experiences with celexa it would be greatly appreciated!

 

Re: Celexa - hesitant to start

Posted by bigbertha on March 13, 1999, at 10:18:16

In reply to Celexa - hesitant to start, posted by Hannah on March 12, 1999, at 23:38:39

> My doctor recently prescribed me celexa for depression and I am petrified to start taking it (I';ve had it for about three weeds now and have been trying to talk myself into starting it). I have never taken an antidepressant before and had been feeling like my moodiness was just a part of who I was now and that I had lost touch with "how to feel happy". My moods go up and down, but for the last couple of years my down periods have been far outweighing my ups. I am afraid of the side effects since sleepiness has been one of my problems and I have children to keep up with. If anyone could give me feedback with any of their experiences with celexa it would be greatly appreciated!

Hannah-
You're gonna hate this BUT - you are the only one
who can tell you what an AD (Celexa) will do to/for you.
Obviously your "lows" are now interfering with the quality
of your life and you've made the first step to
taking charge of that. Fantastic! But look at what has
happened, 3 weeks have slipped away. Three weeks
of information that could help you in dealing
with your depression. If after reading this list (and
you have the benefit of many knowledgable persons here)
you are still concerned, then you must contact your
Doc and discuss your fears. Don't worry - that's their
job! Best of luck and get well!

 

Re: Celexa - hesitant to start

Posted by dave on March 13, 1999, at 10:51:43

In reply to Re: Celexa - hesitant to start, posted by bigbertha on March 13, 1999, at 10:18:16

> > My doctor recently prescribed me celexa for depression and I am petrified to start taking it (I';ve had it for about three weeds now and have been trying to talk myself into starting it). I have never taken an antidepressant before and had been feeling like my moodiness was just a part of who I was now and that I had lost touch with "how to feel happy". My moods go up and down, but for the last couple of years my down periods have been far outweighing my ups. I am afraid of the side effects since sleepiness has been one of my problems and I have children to keep up with. If anyone could give me feedback with any of their experiences with celexa it would be greatly appreciated!
>
Doc and discuss your fears. Don't worry - that's their
> job! Best of luck and get well!


I agree, go a head and try it. I did. It wasnt that bad, mentally it made me
feel pretty good, I wish I could have stayed on it
but it messed my skin in some places. That cleared up as
soon as I stopped taking it. Give it a shot and my advise
is, if you have a bad side effect from it and cant
get in touch with your doc, just stop taking it and then
talk with you doc. I dont think its a problem to
just stop taking an AD if you having allegic reactions
to it. Thats my advise, Give it a shot, if you hate
what it does to you, quit it.
Sincerely
dave

 

Re: Celexa - hesitant to start

Posted by Tilmann on March 14, 1999, at 21:46:51

In reply to Celexa - hesitant to start, posted by Hannah on March 12, 1999, at 23:38:39

> My doctor recently prescribed me celexa for depression and I am petrified to start taking it (I';ve had it for about three weeds now and have been trying to talk myself into starting it). I have never taken an antidepressant before and had been feeling like my moodiness was just a part of who I was now and that I had lost touch with "how to feel happy". My moods go up and down, but for the last couple of years my down periods have been far outweighing my ups. I am afraid of the side effects since sleepiness has been one of my problems and I have children to keep up with. If anyone could give me feedback with any of their experiences with celexa it would be greatly appreciated!

Hannah, I felt the same way for many years... I didn't want to take an anti depressant. I felt that I could/should be able to handle it on my own. I have tried a couple of drugs. Imipramine helped for about a year and a half. My memory starting failing me and I had to get off of it because it was effecting my work. I stayed off of it for about 6 months and then went on effexor. This has been a very good drug for me for the last 2 years. I have hit a 'poop out' stage perhaps and am trying to figure out what to do.

I would suggest trying celexa or some medication. Try to go with the minimum dose that you can that has an effect on you. If the side effects are okay, and it helps your depression, it of course is a good thing. The benefits that I have received from taking medication has been tremendous. It has allowed me to feel much more stable and productive. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Til.

 

Re: Celexa - hesitant to start

Posted by sean on March 15, 1999, at 11:24:01

In reply to Re: Celexa - hesitant to start, posted by Tilmann on March 14, 1999, at 21:46:51

> > My doctor recently prescribed me celexa for depression and I am petrified to start taking it (I';ve had it for about three weeds now and have been trying to talk myself into starting it). I have never taken an antidepressant before and had been feeling like my moodiness was just a part of who I was now and that I had lost touch with "how to feel happy". My moods go up and down, but for the last couple of years my down periods have been far outweighing my ups. I am afraid of the side effects since sleepiness has been one of my problems and I have children to keep up with. If anyone could give me feedback with any of their experiences with celexa it would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Hannah, I felt the same way for many years... I didn't want to take an anti depressant. I felt that I could/should be able to handle it on my own. I have tried a couple of drugs. Imipramine helped for about a year and a half. My memory starting failing me and I had to get off of it because it was effecting my work. I stayed off of it for about 6 months and then went on effexor. This has been a very good drug for me for the last 2 years. I have hit a 'poop out' stage perhaps and am trying to figure out what to do.
>
> I would suggest trying celexa or some medication. Try to go with the minimum dose that you can that has an effect on you. If the side effects are okay, and it helps your depression, it of course is a good thing. The benefits that I have received from taking medication has been tremendous. It has allowed me to feel much more stable and productive. I hope this helps. Good luck.
>
> Til.

Hannah,

It is scary starting an AD! I think the first 10
visits to my doc were basically him trying to
convince me I wasn't going to hurt myself by
taking the meds.

I suggest reading about depression and thinking
about the research that is going on. Many of these
drugs are an option people in the past never had.

Taking an AD can be actually be informative on
many levels; perhaps you could think of it as an
temporary exploration of your biological "self"
and reflect on what you feel after giving it a
try. Best wishes,

Sean.

 

Re: Celexa - hesitant to start

Posted by jeslookink on July 29, 2001, at 10:22:11

In reply to Re: Celexa - hesitant to start, posted by bigbertha on March 13, 1999, at 10:18:16

> > My doctor recently prescribed me celexa for depression and I am petrified to start taking it (I';ve had it for about three weeds now and have been trying to talk myself into starting it). I have never taken an antidepressant before and had been feeling like my moodiness was just a part of who I was now and that I had lost touch with "how to feel happy". My moods go up and down, but for the last couple of years my down periods have been far outweighing my ups. I am afraid of the side effects since sleepiness has been one of my problems and I have children to keep up with. If anyone could give me feedback with any of their experiences with celexa it would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Hannah-
> You're gonna hate this BUT - you are the only one
> who can tell you what an AD (Celexa) will do to/for you.
> Obviously your "lows" are now interfering with the quality
> of your life and you've made the first step to
> taking charge of that. Fantastic! But look at what has
> happened, 3 weeks have slipped away. Three weeks
> of information that could help you in dealing
> with your depression. If after reading this list (and
> you have the benefit of many knowledgable persons here)
> you are still concerned, then you must contact your
> Doc and discuss your fears. Don't worry - that's their
> job! Best of luck and get well!

Been taking celexa for eights weeks now and I feel great. Lot's of energy no bad side effects ( except dry mouth) Love this stuff. I am a drinker ( I know I should'nt self medicate) Also I tested positive for Hep C two years ago. My liver functions are all normal. Does anyone have info on the combo and liver toxicity. Any help is appreciated.


Mike


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