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Posted by janejj on June 28, 2003, at 0:02:33
Ok guys, I really need some advice, I have really gone down hill recently.....I feel like dying, i hate myself and i am pretty sure everyone hates me as well.
The thing is my doc prescibed me Celexa, which I took for a while, but stopped because of weight gain. before that i took prozac.
the thing is i have a whole 2 prescriptions worth left of celexa.................should I just take them again, like double up on them to get them to work sooner ? I can't get to the doc,as it is Canada day weekend here. i really need to get some peace from how I feel
Sorry for the bad writing.
JJJ
Posted by aquestioner on June 28, 2003, at 0:18:16
In reply to Really need advice, posted by janejj on June 28, 2003, at 0:02:33
Crap, I have totally been there, but with other meds:Paxil (very dangerous) and effexor (pretty bad )..so, if your med is similar, I bet that is why you are feeling so terrible and sad. I don't think you should increase your dosage, but I do think you should go back on it as you were. At least until you can see your doc. Gaining weight is a bummer, BUT nothing should make your mental health take a back seat. I don't think that another couple of days/weeks of this med will really make much of a difference in weight. Just see your doc as soon as she/he has an appointment and find a safer, easier way to come off of or change meds. Really, I bet you'll feel better as soon as you take your regular dose. Hope that helps. Nobody hates you. YOu're just feeling crappy b/c of the absence of medication. Watch a movie (comedy or action only!) and have some popcorn to take your mind off of things. Good luck.
Posted by janejj on June 28, 2003, at 0:34:37
In reply to Re: Really need advice, posted by aquestioner on June 28, 2003, at 0:18:16
Thanks for the reply....I am feeling extra crappy cos I had a couple of drinks. I took the celexa, I just needed someone to tell me that my mental health should take precedence over my weight! I guess I will see the doc soon to change meds or something.
Just to add somemore to your wellbutrin post. I took that stuff to help with Sexula dysfunction associated with Prozac, I was happy and as soon as i took the first pill things really changed i was moody, v.angry and couldn't stop crying. This seems to be a common side effect with Wellbutrin, at least on this message board, its weird.
Anyway good luck with things and thanks for respondig so quickly to my post......sometimes it reallt helps to have things spelled out to me!!
JJJ
Posted by noa on June 28, 2003, at 12:49:08
In reply to Re: Really need advice » aquestioner, posted by janejj on June 28, 2003, at 0:34:37
Don't even wait for next pdoc appt. Call and get an urgent appt. with the pdoc.
I don't think doubling up is a good idea.
Are you safe? You said you feel like dying and that you also have a lot of meds on hand. Makes me worry!
Posted by janejj on June 28, 2003, at 13:44:26
In reply to Re: Really need advice, posted by noa on June 28, 2003, at 12:49:08
Hi Noa,
I am OK,thanks, I took some Celexa and a lorazepam to calm me down. I will be going to the doc on Wednesday. Sometimes at night I get really overwhelmed and freaked out, but I'm safe.
JJJ
Posted by yesac on June 28, 2003, at 15:44:33
In reply to Re: Really need advice » aquestioner, posted by janejj on June 28, 2003, at 0:34:37
> Just to add somemore to your wellbutrin post. I took that stuff to help with Sexula dysfunction associated with Prozac, I was happy and as soon as i took the first pill things really changed i was moody, v.angry and couldn't stop crying. This seems to be a common side effect with Wellbutrin, at least on this message board, its weird.
I just wanted to say a few things... about Wellbutrin, I think it's good if you're concerned about weight gain. Wellbutrin and Effexor. I didn't have any of the anger problems on WB, but my friend did. They did last for a while but eventually faded off, so maybe it would be worth another try if you could stand that.
Posted by HenryO on June 30, 2003, at 6:04:59
In reply to Re: Really need advice » janejj, posted by yesac on June 28, 2003, at 15:44:33
After all the meds I've been on I want to put in a word for Lamictal. It takes too long to get up to a good dose but it has worked like nothing else. No weight gain. No sex side effects. It was a real trial waiting to get up to 200mg a day. Going up 25mg a week is slow but necessary. It is very good now.
Posted by maryhelen on June 30, 2003, at 20:18:33
In reply to Re: Really need advice, posted by HenryO on June 30, 2003, at 6:04:59
I agree with Henry O. I have never had a response to anything as I have to Lamitcal. I do take it with Parnate, which I have been on for a few years, and wonder if I even need the Parnate.
I have had no side effects at all. I have lost some hair but I do not know if it is still from the Lithium I was taking prior the Lamitcal.
There is a high rate of 'poop out' on Lamitcal, but it works for the depression like nothing I have tried. I will just remain being positive and up the dose as suggested by my pdoc.
Just a suggestion to talk to your doc about. I know it does not help you right now. Be careful fooling with the doses of meds. It can really wreak havoc on us.
maryhelen
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