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Posted by Daveman on December 6, 2001, at 20:23:20
Hi All:
Well, my doc and I agreed yesterday that, as I have been stable for nine months now, we are going to start tapering down my Celexa . I'm at 40 mg., we are going to taper in increments of 10 mg. and see how it goes. We will start right after the first of the year.
Am I nervous? Heck yes, but I will be closely monitored and if I have to go back up to stabalize, I will. I also have Xanax and/or Klonopin to help me over the rough spots as needed. I guess now I'll find out about that electric shock thing, huh LOL. I'll report my findings on my personal "experiment" to this Board.
Dave
Posted by bonnie_ann on December 7, 2001, at 18:36:05
In reply to Good News (I Think)-Celexa Taper Imminent, posted by Daveman on December 6, 2001, at 20:23:20
> Hi All:
>
> Well, my doc and I agreed yesterday that, as I have been stable for nine months now, we are going to start tapering down my Celexa . I'm at 40 mg., we are going to taper in increments of 10 mg. and see how it goes. We will start right after the first of the year.
>
> Am I nervous? Heck yes, but I will be closely monitored and if I have to go back up to stabalize, I will. I also have Xanax and/or Klonopin to help me over the rough spots as needed. I guess now I'll find out about that electric shock thing, huh LOL. I'll report my findings on my personal "experiment" to this Board.
>
> Dave
Hi Dave,
How did you and your Dr.decide you're stable? Does that mean you no longer have anxiety- not any symptoms at all? ever?
I'm curious because in these two years I've been on various medications and I have never felt yet that I could call myself stable. I still have occasional anxiety - usually during stressful times. I don't feel I'm depressed- but when I do feel the anxiety I sometimes feel as if it's happening all over again and to me it's like starting from day one for each little set back.
Do I make any sense?
Bonnie
Posted by Daveman on December 8, 2001, at 2:08:11
In reply to Re: Good News (I Think)-Celexa Taper Imminent, posted by bonnie_ann on December 7, 2001, at 18:36:05
> Hi Dave,
> How did you and your Dr.decide you're stable? Does that mean you no longer have anxiety- not any symptoms at all? ever?
> I'm curious because in these two years I've been on various medications and I have never felt yet that I could call myself stable. I still have occasional anxiety - usually during stressful times. I don't feel I'm depressed- but when I do feel the anxiety I sometimes feel as if it's happening all over again and to me it's like starting from day one for each little set back.
> Do I make any sense?
> BonnieHi Bonnie:
Yes, you make sense. In my case, "stable" does not mean I feel no anxiety. After all, anxiety is a fact of life for everyone. What it means in my case is (1) I have had none of the symptoms of depression that I was suffering from before going on meds; (2) I have gone nine months without a sleepless night; (3) I have not had a serious bout with obsessive thoughts in nine months; and (4) I am dealing well with managing the anxieties that I have.
It is likely that I will remain on some medication for awhile yet, but my doc has concluded that I probably no longer need a full 40 mg. per day of Celexa. I'm hopeful that at a lower dose, the side effects (particularly weight gain) will be less. Eventually I hope to be completely med-free. Hope this answers your question.
Dave
Posted by ben on December 8, 2001, at 5:58:45
In reply to Re: Good News (I Think)-Celexa Taper Imminent, posted by bonnie_ann on December 7, 2001, at 18:36:05
I would go slower with tappering down! I had a lot of troubles tappering down with Celexa. I would suggest 5mg/week. Take a knife and cut the tabs or go with the liquid form.
Good luck !> > Hi All:
> >
> > Well, my doc and I agreed yesterday that, as I have been stable for nine months now, we are going to start tapering down my Celexa . I'm at 40 mg., we are going to taper in increments of 10 mg. and see how it goes. We will start right after the first of the year.
> >
> > Am I nervous? Heck yes, but I will be closely monitored and if I have to go back up to stabalize, I will. I also have Xanax and/or Klonopin to help me over the rough spots as needed. I guess now I'll find out about that electric shock thing, huh LOL. I'll report my findings on my personal "experiment" to this Board.
> >
> > Dave
> Hi Dave,
> How did you and your Dr.decide you're stable? Does that mean you no longer have anxiety- not any symptoms at all? ever?
> I'm curious because in these two years I've been on various medications and I have never felt yet that I could call myself stable. I still have occasional anxiety - usually during stressful times. I don't feel I'm depressed- but when I do feel the anxiety I sometimes feel as if it's happening all over again and to me it's like starting from day one for each little set back.
> Do I make any sense?
> Bonnie
Posted by Daveman on December 8, 2001, at 16:45:21
In reply to Re: Good News (I Think)-Celexa Taper Imminent, posted by ben on December 8, 2001, at 5:58:45
> I would go slower with tappering down! I had a lot of troubles tappering down with Celexa. I would suggest 5mg/week. Take a knife and cut the tabs or go with the liquid form.
> Good luck !Tnanks, Ben:) I think I'll stick with my doc's recommendation for now, but if serious problems arise I can always back up and go slower. I'll let you know how it goes.
Dave
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