Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 8457

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First day on Celexa

Posted by Wendy on July 8, 1999, at 18:19:48

Please, can anyone out there help? Today was the first day for me on Celexa. Actaully my first day on anything. I feel really strange today. All dizzy and dry mouthed. The muchies have hit me like a train which is so abnormal for me since I havent had an appetite in years. I have been resisting anti-depressants for years..maybe now I know why. I am scared. Can anyone give me a shoulder or some advice?

Thank you..
Wendy

 

Re: First day on Celexa

Posted by saintjames on July 8, 1999, at 22:52:36

In reply to First day on Celexa, posted by Wendy on July 8, 1999, at 18:19:48

> Please, can anyone out there help? Today was the first day for me on Celexa. Actaully my first day on anything. I feel really strange today. All dizzy and dry mouthed. The muchies have hit me like a train which is so abnormal for me since I havent had an appetite in years. I have been resisting anti-depressants for years..maybe now I know why. I am scared. Can anyone give me a shoulder or some advice?
>
> Thank you..
> Wendy

James here....

Everyone feels funny at first....dry mouth is common and feeling reved up or spacey is too. It is also common to be very hungury. Most of these fade with time...remember you are going to have to take Celexa for 3-4 weeks b4 you get antidepressant effect. So far you have the side effects most get at first, so don't feel bad, most of us have been there. Try to stick it out because in most these side effects go away or diminish in a week or so. Call your doc if you are still not comfortable, you are paying them to hold your hand, and he/she should be able to help you thru any ruff passages. For me, things get better in a week on a new AD and i try to stick it out for 4 weeks because often when the anti depressant effects start to side effects go away.

james

 

Hang in there, Wendy!

Posted by Mare on July 9, 1999, at 8:30:35

In reply to Re: First day on Celexa, posted by saintjames on July 8, 1999, at 22:52:36

Most of the side effects will diminish with time -- a few weeks perhaps. But when the medication starts to take effect, it will be well worth it! I understand that you're scared, that is natural. I was, too. But I thank God every day that I finally found the courage, with the help of my therapist, to seek help from a psychiatrist and get the help I need. AD's have not been the total answer for me, I still have talk therapy. But the AD's put me in a better frame of mind to work on my problems. My side effects were sweating (almost all gone now), nausea (all gone now), and some fatigue (still have this). But I'd rather be tired than depressed! Hang in there, and let us know how you're doing. ~~Your tired but happy friend, Mare!

 

Re: First day on Celexa

Posted by Alice on July 9, 1999, at 12:59:46

In reply to First day on Celexa, posted by Wendy on July 8, 1999, at 18:19:48

> Please, can anyone out there help? Today was the first day for me on Celexa. Actaully my first day on anything. I feel really strange today. All dizzy and dry mouthed. The muchies have hit me like a train which is so abnormal for me since I havent had an appetite in years. I have been resisting anti-depressants for years..maybe now I know why. I am scared. Can anyone give me a shoulder or some advice?
>

I am just a few weeks ahead of you. I started on Celexa on June 14. I too didn't want to be medicated and felt I could handle things without it. My marriage was having trouble and I would do whatever it took. I was on 10 mg. for 3 weeks now I am on 20 mg. I had some of the side effects at first but they are less now. I am better able to control my moods and anger and I am glad. I feel pretty sleepy and I hope most of that goes away with time. I was pretty scared too about starting, but it just takes time, each day is a little better. Let me know how you do.

Alice
> Thank you..
> Wendy

 

Thank you James, Mare and Alice

Posted by Wendy on July 9, 1999, at 18:09:27

In reply to Re: First day on Celexa, posted by Alice on July 9, 1999, at 12:59:46

Thanks guys for the responses. Today I feel like a chewed up, spit out, piece of gum on the sole of a shoe. I can't think stright..drive or focus my vision. Right now I am on 10mg daily. I'm going to take my second dose at bedtime to see if I will sleep through the worst of the side effects. I'm not entirely sure this is the answer but I'm commited to hanging in there!!

Sayin' my prayers..
Wendy

 

starting on Celexa

Posted by Mary on July 9, 1999, at 20:11:03

In reply to Thank you James, Mare and Alice, posted by Wendy on July 9, 1999, at 18:09:27

Keep on trying. I had to take my celexa at night because I was so tired. I also sweat a ridiculous amount, especially my feet, for the first eight weeks I was on it. You will find that it takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks to kick in and then one day you realize this is better! You also find that most of the awful side effects are greatly diminished.
Good luck.
Mary

> Thanks guys for the responses. Today I feel like a chewed up, spit out, piece of gum on the sole of a shoe. I can't think stright..drive or focus my vision. Right now I am on 10mg daily. I'm going to take my second dose at bedtime to see if I will sleep through the worst of the side effects. I'm not entirely sure this is the answer but I'm commited to hanging in there!!
>
> Sayin' my prayers..
> Wendy

 

Re: starting on Celexa

Posted by Wendy on July 10, 1999, at 18:30:26

In reply to starting on Celexa, posted by Mary on July 9, 1999, at 20:11:03

> Keep on trying. I had to take my celexa at night because I was so tired. I also sweat a ridiculous amount, especially my feet, for the first eight weeks I was on it. You will find that it takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks to kick in and then one day you realize this is better! You also find that most of the awful side effects are greatly diminished.
> Good luck.
> Mary
>
Hi Mary...
Last night I took my pill before bed. Seemed to help but the onset of a headache was immediate. Now that you mention it my feel fell kinda wet. (laugh) Not so much fog today but the munchies are horrible. Did you put on any weight? Also I read about decreasing sexual interest? I know that is personal but do you know anything about that part of it?
Thanks for the encouragement.

Take Care!!!
Wendy
>
>
> > Thanks guys for the responses. Today I feel like a chewed up, spit out, piece of gum on the sole of a shoe. I can't think stright..drive or focus my vision. Right now I am on 10mg daily. I'm going to take my second dose at bedtime to see if I will sleep through the worst of the side effects. I'm not entirely sure this is the answer but I'm commited to hanging in there!!
> >
> > Sayin' my prayers..
> > Wendy

 

Re: starting on Celexa

Posted by Gerti on July 10, 1999, at 22:10:41

In reply to Re: starting on Celexa, posted by Wendy on July 10, 1999, at 18:30:26

> > Keep on trying. I had to take my celexa at night because I was so tired. I also sweat a ridiculous amount, especially my feet, for the first eight weeks I was on it. You will find that it takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks to kick in and then one day you realize this is better! You also find that most of the awful side effects are greatly diminished.
> > Good luck.
> > Mary
> >
> Hi Mary...
> Last night I took my pill before bed. Seemed to help but the onset of a headache was immediate. Now that you mention it my feel fell kinda wet. (laugh) Not so much fog today but the munchies are horrible. Did you put on any weight? Also I read about decreasing sexual interest? I know that is personal but do you know anything about that part of it?
> Thanks for the encouragement.
>
> Take Care!!!
> Wendy
> >
> >
> > > Thanks guys for the responses. Today I feel like a chewed up, spit out, piece of gum on the sole of a shoe. I can't think stright..drive or focus my vision. Right now I am on 10mg daily. I'm going to take my second dose at bedtime to see if I will sleep through the worst of the side effects. I'm not entirely sure this is the answer but I'm commited to hanging in there!!
> > >
> > > Sayin' my prayers..
> > > Wendy

I've been taking Celexa since Dec. I never had any side effects and am taking 40 mgs. I was always angry... ready to fight..always had to win..my marriage was too in jeopardy..I am a much happier, calmer individual. I am also taking buspar. Along with all of this I am see a pyschologist. I do not believe in meds. without taking out problems. hang in there.. it is certainly worth the it.

 

For Gerti

Posted by Gerti on July 11, 1999, at 10:06:07

In reply to Re: starting on Celexa, posted by Gerti on July 10, 1999, at 22:10:41

Hi Gerti..

Like you I am also in therapy. I resisted the meds for years. In the back of my head I am still struggeling with it. I'm going to give them a chance. I really dont like this "dopey" feeling. The last day or so I have seen a slight improvement in my attitude. Not so sad and withdrawn.

Thanks for writing! I'm glad things are looking up for you!

Wendy

 

side effects

Posted by Ruth on July 11, 1999, at 20:47:12

In reply to For Gerti, posted by Gerti on July 11, 1999, at 10:06:07

>I can only second what others have said. Perhaps the hardest part to taking ADs is needing to acknowledge that there is a chemical imbalence that is outside of your control and that you need medication to manage. But that is a reality and I found that when I stopped fighting that I was better able to accept the need to be on meds. (The side effects do get better over time)
Good luck

Hi Gerti..
>
> Like you I am also in therapy. I resisted the meds for years. In the back of my head I am still struggeling with it. I'm going to give them a chance. I really dont like this "dopey" feeling. The last day or so I have seen a slight improvement in my attitude. Not so sad and withdrawn.
>
> Thanks for writing! I'm glad things are looking up for you!
>
> Wendy


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